Confidential company, Operations
Strategy & Operations - People at well-funded enterprise SaaS startup
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- £90k-£110k + Equity
Join a fast-growing enterprise SaaS startup as their first dedicated People lead. This role is perfect for a former top-tier management consultant who wants to move from advising to building. You will own the entire people function from scratch—hiring strategy, performance frameworks, and culture—reporting directly to the Chief of Staff.
This is a unique opportunity to design the organizational blueprints for a well-funded company already serving global enterprises. If you are looking for a high-leverage opportunity to shape a scaling organization and transition into a career in operations and people leadership in London, this is it.
What's the next step?
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Role overview
As the first dedicated people hire at this high-growth enterprise SaaS startup, you will build and own the entire talent and HR function. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you’ll design the systems for hiring, performance management, and culture, transitioning the company from a small team to a scaled organization.
About the company
Well-funded enterprise SaaS startup
What you will do
- Design and scale the end-to-end hiring engine and talent acquisition strategy.
- Develop the internal frameworks for performance reviews, compensation, and leveling.
- Lead employee onboarding, training, and cultural initiatives to ensure team success.
Who this is a fit for
- Experience at a top-tier management consulting firm with a focus on structured problem-solving.
- Strong execution capability and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
- High emotional intelligence and judgment when handling confidential personnel and organizational matters.
Why this role is remarkable
- Build a people function from scratch at a well-funded startup already serving major global organizations.
- Join a high-growth team backed by top-tier investors as they enter a phase of substantial scale.
- High-impact role reporting directly to the Chief of Staff with a clear path to leading the entire function.
How Jack & Jill work together
What happens next?
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If your profile’s a match and Confidential company wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.