Head of People - Remote

Overview

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Head of People to lead our global People function and help us scale sustainably.

In Short

• Lead the People function globally, overseeing Talent Acquisition and People Operations teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters, from strategy to compliance.
• Design, implement, and embed performance management and career development frameworks.
• Oversee HR operations, employee relations, and labor compliance across multiple countries.
• Partner with the People Operations Manager to optimize HR systems, policies, and workflows.
• Develop and drive learning and development initiatives, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Lead culture and engagement programs to strengthen motivation, retention, and cross-team collaboration.
• Own the People budget, ensuring responsible management of salary and non-salary costs.
• Champion fair, ethical, and scalable people practices aligned with Scarpel’s global values.

Requirements

• 6+ years of HR leadership experience in a global, multicultural organization.
• Proven success in a Head of People, HR Director, or similar leadership role.
• Fluency in English and Russian (both written and spoken) is essential.
• Strong knowledge of international labor law, HR compliance, and various employment models (EoR, B2B, etc.).
• Experience leading multi-functional HR.
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement performance and engagement frameworks.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing or owning a People budget, including salary and non-salary cost planning.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• A generous leave policy.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and growth.
• A high-energy, innovative work environment.
• A team that values your ideas, contributions, and growth.