Head of People

About the Company:

Our client is a rapidly growing, venture-backed company specializing in cutting-edge AI and IoT-driven safety solutions for businesses. Their innovative technology enhances workplace safety and operational efficiency for many clients, from small businesses to large global enterprises. With a focus on real-time, AI-powered systems, they are at the forefront of transforming safety in industries such as intralogistics and environmental health & safety (EHS).

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a visionary Head of People to design and lead the next-generation HR strategy aligned with their ambitious global growth plans. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll build scalable, modern people practices from the ground up—shaping the company’s culture, talent strategy, and organizational design as it expands across international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement strategic HR systems, including performance management, learning & development, and employee engagement frameworks.
• Lead organizational design and operating model transformation, enabling agility and innovation across functions.
• Build and elevate the employer brand and employee experience to attract and retain top talent in global markets.
• Partner with senior leadership to define and execute talent acquisition strategies across technical and business domains.
• Foster a culture of continuous development through scalable training, coaching, and leadership development programs.
• Drive workforce planning, people analytics, and data-informed HR decision-making to support long-term business growth.
• Lead initiatives that translate company values into everyday people's practices and behaviors.
• Ensure global compliance and operational excellence across all HR functions as the organization scales.

Qualifications:

• 8–10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in tech or high-growth international environments.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing HR systems across Performance, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, and Organizational Development.
• Strong experience in building structures and systems from scratch, with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Fluency in English and the ability to work effectively across cultures, functions, and geographies.
• A strategic mindset with a passion for people, culture, and data-driven problem-solving.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.

Why Join Them?

• Shape the people strategy of a mission-driven tech company at the forefront of AI and IoT innovation.
• Lead the development of world-class HR systems and culture from the ground up.
• Work closely with a passionate, ambitious leadership team committed to building a high-performing, values-driven organization.
• Play a pivotal role in their expansion across the US and Europe, based in their Istanbul HQ.