Description
Our mission
Climate change is causing deep uncertainty at all levels of society, with climate volatility reducing the security of all land-based assets and posing a multi-level security threat for the functioning of enterprises, societies, and governments.
Mitiga is a spinoff of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, which hosts MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe.
Mitiga's mission is firmly rooted in employing cutting-edge science and technology to mitigate the multifaceted risks posed by climate-driven perils. Our approach spans a spectrum of temporal scales, from real-time and annual forecasts to projections spanning the next century. This comprehensive perspective on risk, coupled with our capacity to transfer risks to capital markets via catastrophe bonds, positions us to significantly contribute to enhanced climate mitigation, resilience, and equity.
And we need you.
Who are you?
We’re searching for an exceptional Head of People & Culture who has previous experience in successfully supporting a scale up transition from a series A to series B start-up. You will hold 5+ years within managerial level roles, directly reporting to C-levels within Human resources and 4+ years working within start ups and scale ups. You will need to enjoy the challenges and pressures of an ever evolving innovative company and hold full autonomy and accountability within their role and function.
Our Head of People & Culture will play a pivotal role in the company's culture and people strategy, acting as an advisory to our leadership board. Simultaneously, you’re not afraid to role up your sleeves and provide hands-on design, execution, support and mentorship to our People & Talent Lead, working collaboratively to drive out successful people-led projects across People, Culture and Talent.
Your Values
You
understand that people are our most important asset and have learned how to cultivate and nurture individuals, bringing the best out of them. You have solid experience in building a culture that is based upon the needs of the people. You understand that feedback is to be embraced and acted upon and you are confident in your ability to upskill our executive level, providing executive training and coaching.
Transparency, alignment, and acknowledgement are words that resonate with you. You have proven experience in building a data-driven performance culture that respects the value of the individual whilst simultaneously drives the company towards success. You are confident in working with the executive and front lines of the team to support in building and outlining the next steps in their careers.
You are solutions oriented with a keen understanding of upcoming trends and tools. You bring innovation and creativity to your people designs and strategies. You will work closely with our operations function to ensure that the best practices, procedures and tools are identified and implemented, allowing the company to scale according to the anticipated growth and objectives.
What will you do?
- Define and implement a comprehensive people strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives and growth plans.
- Establish and nurture a high-performance culture that fosters employee engagement, motivation, and productivity.
- Champion a people-first approach, ensuring all people decisions are made with the well-being and development of employees in mind.
- Drive culture initiatives to embed the company values into our everyday working environment.
- Implement a robust performance management framework that provides regular feedback, supports employee growth, and aligns individual goals with company objectives.
- Develop and administer competitive compensation and benefits packages, recognition & mentorship / development programs.
- Advise within various executive committees such as the compensation committee & executive committee.
- Identify & oversee the recruitment & onboarding strategy of the organisation to ensure stable company growth according to the overall budget of the business.
- Effectively manage organizational change initiatives, such as restructuring, mergers and acquisitions.
- Work cross-functionally to keep the pulse of employee satisfaction and ensuring / updating company organisational chart to ensure resources are optimised.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization on people-related matters.
- Track key HR metrics (e.g., employee turnover, time-to-hire, employee satisfaction) and generate regular reports.
- Identify & implement tools, policies, best practices and operational procedures to improve people & business operations.
- Utilize data to inform people decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR & TA team.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Requirements
- Degree or relevant experience within HR, Psychology, Business or other related field
- 10+ years of experience in hands-on HR roles, with strong preference for start-up / scale-up experience
- 5+ years of experience managerial positions, leading and driving HR teams & with direct lines to executive levels
- Strong business & financial acumen
- Previous experience in developing and owning a HR budget
- People oriented, with demonstrable experience in driving high-performance cultures in early stage start-ups
- Hands-on & proactive approach
Diversity
A recent study shows that one in every 10 tech workers in Spain are women. Only 8% of all contracts in 2019 with people with disabilities were in technology and science. Meanwhile, 30% of LGTBIQ people in Spain do not come out in the workplace for fear of discrimination.
This is neither the world we want to live in nor the workplace we’re building.
Mitiga is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
In fact, we strongly encourage applicants from minority groups to apply.
Our offer
Our vision is to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. Some of our benefits, like unlimited personal time or flexible working arrangements, help work adjust to your life – and not the other way around. You can work from home or come twice a week to our office near the beach in one of the coolest spaces in town (Norrsken House). Dogs and other furry friends are welcome!
Our compressed work schedule allows you to work half a day on Fridays during the year (so you can start the weekend early). During the summer, it also allows you to work 4 days a week, so you spend time with your loved ones (or work on your tan). Shadow our leadership and participate in our structured feedback and mentorship programs. If you grow, we grow.
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