People & Performance Architect

Polysense; Oost-Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Polysense is seeking a Head of People to build the performance-first culture as it scales from seed stage toward Series A. You’ll own the performance framework, coach first-time managers, and shape targeted L&D and recognition programs. Early hands-on recruiting will help you align the org with ambitious growth plans.

We value a pragmatic leader who can define structure without inherited processes and drive real outcomes across promotions, PIPs, and comp bands.

Qualifications

• Solid TA/recruiting background tied to performance work.
• Has directly managed a team or coached others.
• Has worked the develop/retain side of the talent lifecycle and built structured processes beyond sourcing.
• Can spot a team-level skill gap and design targeted training.
• Has coached managers on feedback and handling low performers.
• Built and run a performance framework with comp bands driving promotions/exits.

Responsibilities

• Design and own the performance framework, including reviews and leveling.
• Coach managers, especially first-time ones, through tough conversations.
• Develop targeted L&D to close team skill gaps.
• Create structured recognition tied to a growth path.
• Lead comp-adjacent projects like mobility budgets and wage schemes.
• Hands-on recruiting early on, then transition to broader leadership.

Skills

Recruiting background

People management

Performance framework design

Coaching

Training program design

Series A exposure

Job description

Polysense is seeking a Head of People to build the performance-first culture as it scales from seed stage toward Series A. You’ll own the performance framework, coach first-time managers, and shape targeted L&D and recognition programs. Early hands-on recruiting will help you align the org with ambitious growth plans.

We value a pragmatic leader who can define structure without inherited processes and drive real outcomes across promotions, PIPs, and comp bands.