Head of People (Maternity Cover)

About Proxymity

Proxymity is a pioneering digital investor communications platform that emphasizes providing regulatory-compliant solutions, initially targeting Proxy Voting and Shareholder Disclosure. Established in London and originating from Citi, the company's mission aims to benefit the entire capital markets ecosystem rather than single stakeholders. Backed by investments from a global consortium of leading financial institutions, Proxymity has expanded its global reach to locations including New York, Tel-Aviv, and Melbourne, growing from 10 to over 200 employees in four years.

Role Overview

The Head of People will spearhead the formulation and execution of Proxymity's worldwide people strategy, supporting sustainable growth and fostering a strong, values-centered culture. As a key figure in the Executive Leadership Team, the role demands strategic advisory to senior leadership on organizational design, talent management, rewards, leadership development, and cultural advancement, alongside hands-on contribution within a focused People team.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft and implement a global People Strategy aligned with business goals.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the COO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board.
• Participate in strategic and workforce planning, organizational design, and business transformations.
• Champion initiatives that promote growth, organizational efficiency, employee engagement, collaboration, and accountability.
• Manage employee listening tools such as surveys and focus groups to inform improvement plans.
• Advocate for inclusion, wellbeing, and psychological safety company-wide.
• Oversee talent acquisition strategies and succession planning to build leadership and organisational capabilities.
• Guide performance management, compensation, and reward frameworks driven by business outcomes, including executive compensation and equity programs.
• Coach senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, team performance, and organizational challenges.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws in all operational regions, managing employee relations and policy development.
• Lead data-informed decision making through workforce metrics and present insights to executives and the Board.
• Direct and develop the People team and manage People-related systems, processes, budgets, and partnerships.

Requirements

• 15 to 20 years’ experience in senior People leadership roles, preferably within technology, fintech, or scaling organizations.
• Proven participation as an executive leadership team member.
• Strong commercial insight aligning people strategies with business results.
• Experience advising C-suite executives, Boards, and senior management.
• Comprehensive expertise in organizational design, talent management, employee relations, rewards, and culture development.
• Excellent coaching, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Capability to handle complex people challenges across various jurisdictions, UK experience mandatory; experience with US, APAC, and Israel regions preferred.
• Ability to combine strategic planning with operational execution and readiness to engage hands-on work.
• Availability to attend the office 2-3 days weekly as part of a hybrid work setting.

Benefits

UK Employees:

• Subscription to Headspace
• Birthday leave in addition to annual leave
• Access to Absorb Learning platform
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Choice of technology equipment
• Two duvet days yearly
• One volunteer day annually
• Four-week sabbatical after four years of service
• Workation policy allowing remote work worldwide for up to 45 days yearly
• Biannual company-wide parties
• Team social events

US Employees:

• 401K retirement plan
• Private health insurance coverage
• 25 days of annual leave plus birthday off
• Access to Absorb Learning platform
• Improved family-friendly policies
• Flexible working options
• Two duvet days yearly
• One volunteer day annually
• Four-week sabbatical after four years at Proxymity
• Workation policy enabling work from anywhere up to 45 days yearly
• Biannual company-wide celebrations
• Team social activities
• Participation in a company recognition program

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Proxymity is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or protected group status by law. The company encourages applications from underrepresented groups including minorities, women, disabled individuals, and protected veterans. Applicants may opt to anonymously participate in a diversity and inclusion survey, separate from the application process, to help evolve DEI efforts.