Head of People and Talent
IPRally Technologies Oy, Finland
Job Description
Are you passionate about the well-being of people? Do you want to apply your passion in a vivid technology startup, and work with some of the greatest minds in the field and make them thrive? If so, IPRally may be your next step.
IPRally is a SaaS company in the IPR technology space. We provide insights for and automate tasks of Ramp;D people, patent experts and technology business owners. We have developed a revolutionary and intelligent way of searching for patent information and are working with leading technology corporations, patent and trademark offices and other players in the innovation ecosystem.
As a company, we have rapidly grown to a global team of over 30 people from more than ten countries, with hubs in Helsinki and Stockholm and expanding in Central Europe and the US. Going forward, we need to ensure that our working culture and environment remain kind and efficient for everyone, our people grow both professionally and as humans, and we are able to attract and create more talents with the specialized skills we need as we scale up. You are one of these talents and will have a wide responsibility in the above mentioned areas as we continue the journey.
YOUR ROLE
The Head of People and Talent will be responsible for leading the company's talent management and acquisition strategy, including developing and implementing employee retention initiatives, and building a strong company culture. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in a similar role, experience in the tech industry, and a strong understanding of the startup environment and challenges and opportunities in running global, partially remote teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement employee retention initiatives to ensure high levels of employee engagement and satisfaction
- Define and implement smooth onboarding processes for new employees
- Collaborate with the management team to build a strong company culture that supports the company's mission and values
- Oversee the performance management process, including setting performance goals and conducting performance evaluations
- Manage the company's employee benefit, development and training programs
- Together with the management team, develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to attract top talent in the industry
- Coordinate recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring, with the support of line managers
- Define and maintain processes for the above in lightweight and effective manner, as well as choosing, implementing and maintaining HR management system.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A rare and exceptional opportunity to develop the people culture of an growth stage company that has ambitious plans and an already proven record of success
- Opportunity to take a step forward and grow into a C-level role managing a HR team as we grow.
- An existing employee NPS of 61, forming a great foundation to build a winning team
- An experienced leadership team and international environment where colleagues support you
- An opportunity to learn about AI and the development of deep learning AI products, which will shape our future
- A healthy work/life balance and flexible working conditions
- Competitive salary and compelling financial package plus other benefits
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in talent acquisition and/or management, preferably with a focus on the tech industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Skills in Finnish and Swedish are a big plus.
- Sufficient knowledge about relevant employment law and regulations and willingness to learn more
- Strong understanding of the startup environment and startup-mentality
- Proven track record of success in a similar role
- Experience with performance management and employee development programs
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
Attached to the application:
- LinkedIn profile or CV to show your career accomplishments
- Cover letter to introduce yourself and show your motivation and communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive financial package
- Great benefits, for example dental care package
- Above average holidays