Head of People

WLDM; Remoto; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

A dynamic international agency is seeking a Head of People & Performance for a part-time, remote position. You will be responsible for designing performance management frameworks, coaching leaders through feedback, and ensuring compliance in people-related decisions. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in HR leadership and is comfortable with sensitive conversations. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to influence HR systems within a growing company.

Servizi

Flexible working hours

Fully remote work environment

Attractive salary and benefits package

Competenze

• 8–12+ years of experience in senior HR/People leadership roles.
• Strong background in performance management.
• Comfortable handling high-stakes conversations.

Mansioni

• Design and own the company’s performance management framework.
• Coach leaders through performance issues and feedback.
• Oversee compliance and people-related documentation.

Conoscenze

Performance management

Employee relations

Coaching leaders

Risk awareness

Independent work

Descrizione del lavoro

Head of People (Part-Time, Remote – 15–20 hrs/week) $17–$23 per hour (pro‑rata, based on a full‑time monthly salary of $3,000–$4,000)

Location: Eastern Europe (Remote)

Reports to: COO & CEO

Department: People & Culture

About the role

We’re looking for a Head of People & Performance to own performance, incentives, and people risk across the business. This is a leadership function focused on building a high‑performing, accountable team while ensuring people’s decisions are fair, compliant, and aligned with the long‑term interests of the business.

You’ll work closely with the CEO and COO to set clear performance expectations, support difficult conversations, and ensure people’s decisions are fair, compliant, and well‑documented.

Key responsibilities

Performance & accountability

• Design and own the company’s performance management framework
• Establish clear review cycles, expectations, and success metrics
• Support leaders with underperformance and improvement plans

Performance conversations

• Coach leaders through difficult feedback, performance issues, and exits
• Ensure consistency, fairness, and documentation in all people decisions
• Design short‑term and long‑term incentive structures
• Align compensation, bonuses, and progression with performance and business goals

Business protection

• Oversee employment risk, compliance, and people‑related documentation
• Partner with legal where needed to mitigate exposure
• Ensure terminations and disputes are handled cleanly and defensibly
• Advise leadership on role clarity, team structure, and growth planning
• Act as a strategic thought partner on people decisions

Ideal profile

• 8–12+ years experience in senior HR / People leadership roles
• Strong background in performance management and employee relations
• Comfortable handling high‑stakes, sensitive conversations
• Commercially minded and risk‑aware
• Able to operate independently in a fast‑moving environment

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience supporting international or fully remote teams.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Deel, Workable, Remote.com, or other global HR systems.
• Experience mentoring, training, or supporting HR or admin team members.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours (15–20 hours/week) with potential to scale to full‑time as we grow.
• 100% remote‑first work environment.
• Opportunity to build and improve HR systems—not just maintain them.
• Collaborative team of experienced recruiters and an HR assistant.
• Direct access to company leadership and exposure to a fast‑scaling global agency.
• Attractive salary and benefits package.

Working Conditions & Logistics

• Part‑time: 15–20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling.
• Compensation: $17–$23 per hour (pro‑rata, based on a full‑time monthly salary of $3,000–$4,000)
• Fully remote; Eastern European timezone preferred.
• Reports directly to the COO and CEO.