Head of People Partnership (AI)

TL;DR

Head of People Partnership (AI): Architecting the development, support, and retention of talent for an AI-driven simulation software company with an accent on organizational strategy and change management. Focus on designing scalable team structures, driving performance frameworks, and aligning people strategy with business execution.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a deep-tech company building an AI-driven simulation software stack to accelerate hardware innovation across aerospace, energy, and automotive industries.

What you will do

• Lead organizational design, including team structures, spans of control, and role clarity during rapid scaling.
• Design and execute change management strategies to guide employees through organizational transitions and growth.
• Own the performance management framework and lead leadership development programs for managers and senior leaders.
• Manage workforce planning, compensation equity, and promotion calibration processes in partnership with Finance.
• Handle complex employee relations and embed DEI initiatives into hiring, development, and promotion.
• Develop a data-driven people advisory practice to track engagement, attrition, and pay equity.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a senior HR or people leader in a high-growth technology company.
• Track record of operating as a strategic partner to executive teams (CEO, COO, CPO).
• Expertise in organizational design, change management, and workforce planning.
• Commercial fluency and experience building data-driven people advisory practices.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law is essential; familiarity with US employment law is a strong advantage.
• Based in or able to work from London, United Kingdom.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a high-talent bar, fast-paced deep-tech environment.
• Direct influence on the organizational health and culture of a scaling AI company.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Company initiatives to sponsor women from disadvantaged backgrounds in science and mathematics.