Join the Senior Leadership Team of a hyper-growth AI startup to head the global People function. Reporting to the Founder, you will architect the organizational design for US expansion, embed high-performance frameworks, and scale culture across international markets. This is a builder role for a strategic leader ready to define the future of hospitality.
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VP People & Talent at Nory
Nory is fixing the hospitality industry for good with an AI operating system that empowers restaurants to thrive. Fresh off a $37M Series B led by Kinnevik, we are looking for a visionary VP of People & Talent to join our Senior Leadership Team and architect our global expansion. If you are a seasoned leader who has scaled VC-backed SaaS companies through hyper-growth and is ready to lead our charge into the US market while building a world-class culture, this is your seat at the table.
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About the company
Nory
Nory - Series B AI operating system for restaurants
What you'll do
What you will do
- Design and execute a global talent and workforce strategy to support rapid international scaling and disciplined hiring across the UK, Europe, and the US.
- Act as a strategic executive partner and coach to the Board and SLT, providing data-driven insights on organizational health and leadership depth.
- Establish a robust performance management culture and total rewards strategy that drives accountability, excellence, and alignment with Nory’s commercial objectives.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- 15+ years of People leadership experience with a proven track record in VC-backed B2B SaaS environments through Series B and beyond.
- Direct experience leading international expansion and organizational design, specifically navigating the cultural and operational complexities of entering the US market.
- A hands-on builder who thrives in ambiguity, possesses deep expertise in compensation and employment law, and is comfortable operating at the board level.
Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- Significant influence as the most senior People hire, sitting on the SLT with a direct line to the Founder/CEO to shape the company’s international trajectory.
- High-growth momentum following a $37M Series B led by Kinnevik, joining a team that has already tripled revenue and is now entering the US market.
- Unique opportunity to build an AI-native People function from the ground up, moving beyond traditional HR into strategic organizational engineering for a global workforce.
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