Head of People

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of People based in Switzerland. We are seeking an experienced People leader to build and guide a modern, high-impact HR function within a fast-growing, fully remote international business. Supporting a diverse group of creative teams across more than 15 countries, you will shape the employee experience while helping the organization scale through growth and acquisitions. You will act as a trusted advisor to employees, managers, and senior leaders, balancing consistent people practices with the flexibility needed to preserve each team's unique culture. From talent acquisition and organizational development to employee relations, compliance, and inclusion, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle. You will also leverage AI and technology to simplify HR services and create efficient, accessible processes. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the People agenda and make a lasting impact in an entrepreneurial, globally distributed environment. Accountabilities - Represent and reinforce organizational values, helping shape a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture through all People practices. - Lead the People agenda and serve as a central point of contact and trusted advisor for employees, managers, partners, and leadership. - Build an efficient, accessible generalist People service, using AI and practical technology solutions to improve employee support and streamline everyday HR processes. - Improve recruitment processes across the organization, developing approaches that attract creative and creator-economy talent and make hiring more effective. - Partner with leaders on succession planning, talent development, and identifying and supporting high-potential employees. - Design and implement culture-building initiatives that strengthen relationships, employee engagement, and cohesion across distributed teams.

- Develop and optimize employee lifecycle processes, including performance reviews, feedback mechanisms, rewards and recognition, and learning and development. - Ensure a consistent, compliant, and welcoming onboarding experience for new employees, including scalable processes for acquisitions and post-acquisition integration. - Develop and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that support an inclusive workplace. - Review, design, and adapt HR policies and procedures to meet business needs and comply with local employment legislation. - Ensure employment practices remain compliant across multiple countries and jurisdictions, with particular attention to international workforce requirements. - Use HR technology and systems to improve operational efficiency and deliver a seamless employee experience. - Support the integration of newly acquired teams while respecting their individual identities, working practices, and creative cultures. - Manage and coordinate the People function's systems and tools, including HRIS, recruitment platforms, international employment solutions, freelancer management systems, and collaboration tools. Requirements: - At least 8 years of Human Resources experience at HR Business Partner level or equivalent, ideally in fully remote or hybrid international organizations. - Proven experience supporting fast-growing businesses through organizational development, scalable HR processes, and culture-building initiatives. - Strong knowledge of modern HR systems and technology, with the ability to create efficient employee experiences for a distributed workforce. - Experience managing international employment matters, particularly across the UK, European, and North American markets. - Familiarity with employer-of-record arrangements and the complexities of managing an international workforce.