HEAD OF HR

We’re constantly working towards making BABVIP the best place to work, for everyone. We believe deeply that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expression is key for building the best product for our equally diverse community all around the world. We celebrate uniqueness and whatever makes you, you and encourage everyone who wants to help us transform the way the world designs, to join us on this journey. We value all different types of experiences. If you don’t think you quite meet all of the qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you. 

ABOUT US

At BABVIP, our mission is to democratize design and empower creativity for anyone and everyone, on every platform. Inspired by a team of talented thinkers, an amazing culture and a remarkable growth trajectory – we’re out to change the world, one design at a time. 

Since launch in August 2013, we have grown exponentially, amassing over 60 million monthly active users across 190 different countries who have created more than 6 Billion designs. We are one of the world’s fastest-growing technology companies and we have only achieved about 1% of what we want to do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

BABVIP’s People Team mission is to create the most effective and engaged company in the world. The Head of HR will lead and grow teams across People Partnering, People Operations, Projects and Compliance, and Shared Services. You’ll be a champion of BABVIP’s values, collaborating across the People Team and with all Super Group and Specialty Leads to deliver our foundational goals. You’ll be passionate about people, progressive with how you think about the challenges of scaling, and bring innovative and creative solutions to the table to supercharge global growth.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Facilitate the smooth scaling of BABVIP from 2,000 employees to 10,000 employees in the next 4 years
• Development and successful implementation of a comprehensive HR Operations strategy that aligns with BABVIP’s overall mission.
• Build a HR operating model that supports rapid global expansion, minimises complexity, and delivers a friction-free BABVIPnaut experience.
• Leading and aligning an amazing and diverse team of 50 globally (and growing) to achieve Crazy Big Goals
• Scaling your impact through leading leaders; building and leading a People leadership team with future potential for growth & aligned with BABVIP’s values to deliver on the mission and strategy.
• Support business plans for rapid global growth via organic new country expansion and any M&A integrations
• Use data in the most effective way to generate insights our teams can use across our people strategies programs.

INITIAL GOALS:

• Build the vision, strategy and roadmap for the teams of People Partnering, People Operations, Projects and Compliance and Shared Services Teams to support BABVIP through our next huge phase of growth.
• Work with BABVIP’s IT Group to identify and scope outstanding tech tooling and systems across the functions.

WHO YOU’LL BE:

• 15 years’ experience leading innovative, growing, global HR organizations in a company of 5,000 people.
• Effectively scaled a growing global workforce and lead and rallied others behind a vision and building a robust team
• Proven ability to see the “broad picture” and operate strategically across all functions. You have a phenomenal blend of hands-on operational and design/strategy experience and have a deep understanding of strategic HR Management.
• Constantly thinking about the future and seeing what’s ahead, spotting opportunities to take us to the next level as well as the road bumps. You can synthesize lots of complex information to come up with solutions with tangible impact.
• An active learner and love nothing more than to constantly explore new ideas and concepts from a range of diverse resources
• Proficient in modern people strategies, and talent development. Ideally, you have implemented or worked with these for a period of time at a dynamic organization.
• Data informed and results focused. Prior experience with both quantitative and qualitative data — tracking, measuring and evaluating outcomes to demonstrate impact.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, plus equity
• Flexible working hours, we value work-life balance
• Generous parental leave policy
• Sponsored social clubs and team events
• Fun and quirky celebrations