[Hiring] Head of People Operations @Vexnovate Ventures

Role Description

As Head of People Operations, you will be second in command to the COO and one of the founding leaders of our People function. Our HR department is brand new and currently has one team member. You will build it out: setting up the processes, recruiting and settling in at least two additional HR team members, and then leading the department as it grows.

People Operations at Vexnovate goes beyond traditional HR. It covers:

• Recruitment
• Onboarding
• Employee lifecycle
• Systems
• Policies
• Compliance
• Performance
• Cultural development

You will work hand in hand with the COO, CEO, Executive Assistant and other C-suite members, and you will take initiative rather than wait for direction from the founders or executives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR or People Operations experience, including experience leading or managing a team.
• Proven ability to build HR processes and infrastructure from zero, including HRIS platforms, handbooks, onboarding and benefits.
• Hands-on experience designing recruitment pipelines and recruiting for multiple roles, including managing external recruiters.
• Experience with compensation structures, lightweight performance frameworks, career progression and employee engagement.
• Solid working knowledge of labour laws, contractor vs. employee classification and compliance for remote or distributed teams.
• Skill in translating company values into onboarding, retention and everyday team habits.
• Ability to take initiative, set your own priorities and work without waiting for direction, while collaborating closely with the CEO, COO, Executive Assistant and C-suite.
• Strong written and asynchronous communication, with a habit of documenting processes clearly.
• Absolute discretion and sound judgement with sensitive employee data and leadership-level information.
• Comfortable working remotely across time zones and cultures, and committed to at least 10 hours per week.

Requirements

• Experience working in an early-stage startup or a high-growth, remote-first company (a plus).
• Familiarity with modern HRIS/ATS tools (a plus).

Benefits

• Possibility of retention (equity-based until funded).
• A LinkedIn recommendation and endorsement.
• A letter of recommendation.
• A feature on the Vexnovate website.
• The chance to build a People function from the ground up and lead it as it grows.
• A remote, flexible working arrangement open to candidates worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with people from different countries and industries.
• Direct, day-to-day exposure to the CEO, COO and other C-suite leaders.

Hiring Process

• Initial AI Interview (20 mins): After applying, if your profile is a good fit you will be invited to an online conversation with AI. Usually invites are sent within 3 days. Please be yourself, no AI tools allowed, as our team personally reviews every answer.
• Live Interview: A 1-on-1 discussion with our CTO (Anita) and CEO (Aswathy) to explore fit and mutual goals.
• Onboarding: If it’s a mutual match, you’ll receive an official welcome email!