VP of People

Our client is on a mission to revolutionize the media content landscape by harnessing the power of creativity and technology. This tech startup, based in the vibrant city of Istanbul, is making waves in the industry with its innovative approach to media content generation. As the company continues to scale, it seeks a dynamic and experienced Head of People to join the team and drive the people strategy forward.

The Role:

As the Head of People, you will be at the forefront of the company's growth and responsible for shaping and executing the people strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee People Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Office Management functions. Your primary focus will be on creating a high-performance culture, driving employee engagement, and ensuring the happiness and development of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic people plans in alignment with business goals.
• Foster a culture that embodies company values and encourages positive behaviors.
• Create and execute a strategy that builds our culture and employer brand as they scale
• Design and deliver talent development programs to support employees' growth goals, including leadership skills and management development
• Establish a performance management and review process that includes values-based feedback. This will lead to a clear understanding of roles and expectations at both the managerial and individual contributor levels.
• Ensure competitive and fair reward and benefits programs.
• Create an onboarding process that enables all new employees to succeed when they join.
• Create tools and cutting-edge processes for thriving in a distributed workforce.
• Oversee the office's day-to-day operations to ensure a productive and enjoyable work environment.

About You:

• Extensive experience in a senior people role, preferably in a tech startup or high-growth environment.
• Proven track record of leading and developing people functions.
• Expertise in end-to-end recruitment and implementing successful performance, leadership development, and reward programs.
• Ability to navigate and lead through change in a dynamic environment.
• Data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Inspirational leader with a passion for driving cultural change.
• Background in technology within a scale-up environment.

Benefits:

• A unique opportunity to grow and learn within a scaling, PE-backed business.
• Significant influence and control over the company's people strategy.
• Work closely with the CEO and management team to shape the company's direction.
• Be part of a passionate, friendly, and transparent culture.