VP of People

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About the role: VP of People

The VP People at BR-DGE is a strategic and operational leader responsible for developing and executing a people strategy that supports BR-DGE’s rapid growth and evolving needs. This role will focus on cultivating a high-performance culture through organisational design, competency frameworks, incentivisation, and performance management.

The VP People will be responsible for the full employee lifecycle and will lead initiatives across each stage with a focus on talent acquisition and retention, learning and development (L&D), and employee engagement, ensuring alignment with BR-DGE’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

People strategy & organisational design

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team on culture, people operations, and organisational development.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with BR-DGE’s business goals and scaling needs.

• Develop day-to-day people operations whilst building a people and culture team

• Lead organisational design initiatives to ensure structures, roles, and reporting lines support business growth and operational efficiency.

Talent attraction & acquisition

• Create an employer brand strategy that positions BR-DGE as an employer of choice in the FinTech industry.
• Take the lead on developing an effective and scalable talent acquisition strategy to attract top talent across all functions.
• Work closely with wider business to understand hiring needs, craft job descriptions and prioritise recruitment needs.
• Develop consistent and efficient recruitment processes to support sourcing, interviewing and hiring top talent. Ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Take responsibility for the management of the Employer of Record Service Talent retention and development
• Develop and implement strategies to retain talent with a focus on career growth opportunities, motivation and satisfaction.
• Design and implement competency frameworks to define role expectations, guide development, and support career progression.
• Establish a learning and development (L&D) framework that provides employees with resources for skill development, leadership growth, and career advancement.
• Develop line management training and leadership programmes to support growth Performance management & incentivisation:
• Develop a performance management system that aligns with company goals, includes clear metrics and competency expectations, and fosters continuous feedback.
• Design frameworks for OKR setting, tracking, and reviewing, ensuring clear alignment between team and organisational goals.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to link performance management with meaningful incentivisation programs, ensuring rewards align with contributions and reinforce desired

Compensation & benefits

• Establish competitive compensation structures and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.
• Create an incentivisation strategy that ties performance and company success to individual rewards, including bonuses and career progression opportunities.
• Conduct regular market benchmarking to ensure BR-DGE’s offerings remain

Employee engagement & culture

• Champion BR-DGE’s culture and values, embedding them into all HR practices and
• Develop employee engagement initiatives that foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high- performance environment.
• Conduct regular pulse surveys and focus groups to gather feedback and continuously improve the employee

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Lead DEI strategies to create an inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
• Integrate DEI principles into recruitment, talent development, and career advancement

Compliance & risk management

• Ensure all HR policies and practices comply with applicable laws and
• Develop frameworks to manage HR-related risks and maintain a fair, safe, and compliant work environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a senior HR/People leadership role within a high-growth or scaling
• Strong expertise in organisational design, competency frameworks, performance management, and incentivisation.
• Proven success in building and scaling people teams, including identifying and implementing tools and systems to support a highly effective people
• Strategic mindset with experience building scalable HR frameworks aligned with business
• Demonstrated success in fostering a high-performance culture and delivering a positive employee experience.
• A hands-on approach, with the ability and passion to manage both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all
• Experience in DEI program development is a plus
• Knowledge of employment law and compliance
• Experience in managing an Employer of Record service and hiring internationally

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Remote working allowance
• 33 days holiday including public holidays
• Birthday off
• Flexible and remote
• Family Healthcare
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• A culture that champions rapid career growth and progression
• Investment in your learning and development
• Regular team events & socials