Head of People Operations (Volunteer)
Vexnovate Ventures · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Remote
- Remote
- Part-time · Director
- 5+ years
As Head of People Operations, you will be second in command to the COO and one of the founding leaders of our People function. You will build it out: setting up the processes, recruiting and settling in at least two additional HR team members, and then leading the department as it grows.
Compensation
Volunteer / equity-based until funded
Responsibilities
- Lead the HR department, and recruit, onboard and settle in at least two additional team members, then manage, coach and develop the team.
- Define the People Operations roadmap and priorities proactively, in partnership with the COO and the wider executive team.
- Act as the COO's key partner on people operations, supporting wherever needed across the organisation.
- Design and run recruitment pipelines, from role scoping and job descriptions to sourcing, interviewing, offers and onboarding.
- Define Vexnovate's Employer Value Proposition and manage external recruiters or an internal talent acquisition function as the team grows.
Requirements
- Nice to have: Early-stage startup experience
- Nice to have: High-growth remote-first company experience
- Nice to have: Modern HRIS/ATS tools