Director of Talent & People

Overview

This opportunity is with a partner company based in Switzerland, which is seeking a Director of Talent & People to lead and expand its HR functions within a fast-growing tech-centric organization. The role emphasizes strategic leadership and practical implementation across talent acquisition, organizational development, and employee relations, helping to foster a high-performing culture in a globally dispersed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and refine the overall Talent and People strategy to ensure the organization has the necessary framework, methods, and talent to support ongoing growth.
• Oversee company-wide workforce planning, recruiting strategies, and operations, striving to enhance hiring quality, efficiency, and predictability.
• Lead and build the recruiting team, creating scalable hiring processes that serve multiple functions and regions effectively.
• Directly contribute to executive and leadership recruitment, optimizing interview procedures, candidate experience, and assessment standards.
• Establish and maintain efficient people operations systems such as onboarding, offboarding, documentation, policies, and employee support mechanisms.
• Enhance the employee experience by clarifying role expectations, reporting lines, and responsibilities throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Collaborate with leadership on organizational design, team structure, workforce planning, and operational enhancements.
• Design and implement programs for performance management, feedback, career progression, and retention to nurture employee growth and engagement.
• Monitor organizational health using people analytics and proactively address talent-related risks.
• Partner strategically with senior executives by providing actionable solutions and establishing infrastructure for sustained organizational growth.

Qualifications and Experience

• Between 5 and 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, HR operations, or similar leadership roles.
• Demonstrable experience supporting organizations with over 100 employees, particularly in fast-growing startups, agencies, or tech companies.
• Track record of leading recruiting teams and managing the entire hiring lifecycle.
• In-depth knowledge of people management within remote-first or globally distributed companies.
• Proven ability to create recruiting systems, onboarding procedures, performance management frameworks, and employee development initiatives.
• Experienced in collaborating with founders, executives, and senior leaders on strategic HR matters.
• Strong organizational judgment, decision-making skills, and adaptability amid evolving priorities.
• A proactive ownership mentality focused on execution, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills capable of influencing stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Ability to thrive in high-velocity environments, particularly in building new systems and processes.

Compensation and Benefits

• The role offers a comprehensive annual compensation package ranging between $40,000 and $90,000 USD, inclusive of base salary, performance bonuses, and equity options.
• Fully remote work arrangement allowing flexibility to operate from the most productive location.
• An impactful opportunity to design and influence the people infrastructure of an expanding company.
• High ownership level with autonomy and direct collaboration with executive leadership.
• A dynamic role focused on developing teams, enhancing employee experience, and supporting business growth.
• A flexible work culture centered on trust, accountability, and achieving results in a distributed environment.

Additional Information

This position is managed by a partner who handles the application process and subsequent steps. The employer utilizes AI-powered candidate matching to evaluate applicants objectively and fairly against core criteria before sharing a shortlist with the hiring company. Final hiring decisions rest solely with the employer.

Applicants should be aware that personal data will be processed in compliance with GDPR and applicable data protection regulations. AI tools may assist in reviewing and assessing application materials; however, all decisions incorporate human judgment.