Senior People Partner — Culture & Growth (Remote)

Lifecheq; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in South Africa is seeking a Senior People Partner to support founders through situational analysis and design interventions that enhance team dynamics. The ideal candidate will bring experience from startup environments, with skills in organizational design and a focus on diversity and inclusion. This fully remote role values autonomy and aims to create equitable experiences for all team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in startup or founder-led contexts with skills in organisational or people design.
• Proven track record of trusted relationships with founders and leadership.
• Ability to design for what is needed in context without relying on formulaic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the founders to build mutual trust.
• Observe context and propose flexible, practical actions.
• Enable cross-functional value alignment through open dialogue.
• Ensure remote working creates equitable experiences.

Skills

Analytical empathy

Cultural fluency

Emotional awareness

Social agility

Adaptive grit

Job description

A fintech company in South Africa is seeking a Senior People Partner to support founders through situational analysis and design interventions that enhance team dynamics. The ideal candidate will bring experience from startup environments, with skills in organizational design and a focus on diversity and inclusion. This fully remote role values autonomy and aims to create equitable experiences for all team members.