Head of People, Scaling SaaS Platform, Milan

Social network you want to login/join with: Head of People, Scaling SaaS Platform, Milan, Varese col-narrow-left Client: Hawkwood | People & Talent Recruiting Location: Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Reference: 34246923750526156833712 Job Views: 1 Posted: 06.05.2025 Expiry Date: 20.06.2025 col-wide Job Description: Head of People, Scaling SaaS Platform Work Pattern: Hybrid About the Opportunity: Our client is a high-growth, tech-enabled B2B travel management company, operating at the forefront of digital transformation within the travel sector. Following significant investment from a leading private equity firm, the business is embarking on the next phase of its international expansion, aiming to become a global leader and technology pioneer within its $1 trillion market by 2030. To support this journey, they seek a highly capable and strategic Head of People to develop and scale the People function across Europe and beyond. The role: Reporting directly to the Chief Business Officer (CBO), the Head of People will oversee talent acquisition, development, engagement, and retention across 8 geographies in EMEA. You will shape the People strategy, focusing on: Implementing job levelling systems, performance reviews, and people-centric processes. Optimising talent acquisition to support ambitious growth. Leading leadership development initiatives across offices. Aligning HR processes with company objectives during rapid scaling. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-paced, scaling company and help shape its workforce during an exciting growth phase. What You’ll Be Doing: Job Levelling & Performance Reviews: Lead implementation of job levelling and performance management frameworks aligned with business and employee development needs. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Enhance talent acquisition strategies, optimise hiring processes, and improve onboarding for seamless integration. Leadership Development: Collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement management development programs. Employee Relations: Provide guidance on employee relations and ensure compliance with employment laws. People Metrics: Develop a data-driven approach to HR metrics to drive continuous improvement. Systems: Leverage HR and payroll systems to coordinate multi-country operations smoothly. About You: Proven experience as a Head of People in a scaling, international business. Experience in a scale-up environment (200-1,000 employees), preferably PE-backed. Experience implementing HR systems supporting organizational growth. Strong talent acquisition and leadership development expertise. Ability to align HR strategies with company goals in fast-growth settings. Deep understanding of employee relations and employment law across jurisdictions. Experience with HR/payroll systems across multiple countries. Why Join? This is a career-defining opportunity to join a highly ambitious, rapidly scaling organization at a pivotal growth point. Key leadership role in an international, fast-growing company. Competitive package, including long-term equity incentives. Chance to significantly impact the company's trajectory. Collaborative, multicultural, high-performance environment. We recognize the challenges of the current job market and aim to provide the best candidate experience. Please apply via this LinkedIn advert to ensure a fair and consistent process. We cannot process inquiries outside this method. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-varese, IT

Posted Date: 5/10/2025