Director of People & Talent
Unleash
- Oslo
- Fast
- Fulltid
Unleash has established itself as a strategic enabler for how large enterprises such as Lloyds Banking Group, Visa, Wayfair and Prudential build software. As we continue to scale globally, our ability to attract, develop and retain exceptional people will be a key driver of our success.As our Director of People & Talent, you will be our first dedicated People & Talent hire. You will own our end-to-end global People & Talent strategy. The expectation is that our People & Talent strategy and execution will attract and retain top talent in the market, and that our company culture will function as a strategic asset for the company.This role is an opportunity to help build and scale a truly unique company that has the potential to define and win in its category, through innovation, strategy and the highest standard of execution.Why Join Us?Unleash is the largest open source FeatureOps platform in the market today. Our mission is to “make life easy for developers”, a mission that drives our day-to-day execution of the company. Unleash is well positioned as a core strategic enabler for agentic development at the largest enterprises globally, and is already working with recognized brands such as Visa, Lloyds Banking Group, Samsung and Prudential.The position as Director of People & Talent is our first dedicated People & Talent hire and a strategic role for our continued growth. You will own the global end-to-end People & Talent strategy. We believe that company culture is a strategic asset, and we are excited for you to join us in further developing and nurturing it as we scale. To achieve this, you will initially operate across the full spectrum of People & Talent, from core strategy to day-to-day execution - as part of building out the Talent & People function at Unleash.You will join a highly ambitious company built on strong Nordic values, headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with a growing presence across the US and Europe. We are looking for an ambitious People leader who wants to help take Unleash to the next level.Our values:TrustWe are one team – we trust each other by cheering for our successes and by always being there to support when needed.SpeedWe want to move fast. Which means that we deliver quality products without striving for perfection before collecting feedback.ExperimentalWe want to deliver a world-class, innovative product. To achieve that, we need to be willing to try out different ideas and to learn, evolve, and adapt.FunWe want to have a culture where there is room to have fun and to enjoy ourselves, but we also recognize that there is a time to be serious.TransparencyWe believe that open and honest communication with our users, customers, employees creates an atmosphere of collective collaboration which allows us to learn and make better decisions and reach our goals.The RoleWe are looking for a Director of People & Talent who will help us scale the organization while preserving what makes Unleash unique.You will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to build the foundations for how we attract, develop and retain exceptional people across the company.This is a foundational role where you will shape the People strategy of a growing global SaaS company.The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Initially, you will operate as an individual contributor responsible for building the People function from the ground up. As the company continues to scale, you will gradually build out the People function and hire additional team members where needed.This may include building internal recruiting capabilities as well as hiring regional People support as the company grows - for example a future HR resource in the US.What You Will DoCulture, Leadership & Organizational DevelopmentAs a remote-first company operating across continents, culture does not happen by accident.You will:Help shape and evolve the culture at UnleashSupport leaders in building strong teams and healthy organizationsHelp define how we operate as a remote-first companyWork with leadership on organizational structure and team developmentYou will also play a key role in how we develop people at Unleash:Identify and help develop high-potential employees across the companySupport leaders in performance and development conversationsHelp managers become stronger people leaders through coaching and structured supportHelp leaders address underperformance and navigate difficult people situations when neededCompensation & BenefitsHelp ensure Unleash offers competitive compensation and benefitsSupport the development of compensation frameworks and structuresProvide input on market expectations as the company grows internationallyHelp prepare the company for developments such as pay transparencyHiring & OnboardingHiring exceptional people is one of the most important things we do.You will:Own and continuously improve the end-to-end hiring processPartner closely with leadership to identify and attract exceptional candidatesDefine and evolve the company’s recruitment strategy as we scaleDecide how we build our recruiting capabilities over time, including when to hire in-house recruiters and when to work with external partnersBuild relationships with boutique recruiters and talent networksMaintain a high hiring bar as the company growsYou will also ensure new hires get a strong start at Unleash:Design and improve onboarding experiences across teamsEnsure new employees ramp up quickly and understand our culture, product and ways of workingContinuously improve how we integrate new hires into the companyPeople OperationsOrganize and professionalize the HR functionImplement and maintain HR systems and processesSimplify where needed and build where requiredEnsure the People function scales effectively with the organizationDay-to-day successCultural development: Day-to-day execution is well aligned with our company culture. Cultural expressions (day-to-day behaviors and execution) are inline with defined company values.Talent management: Open positions have a strong candidate pipeline. Top talent is retained, low performers are quickly identified. New hires are efficiently onboarded and ramped. Monthly employee engagement (people NPS, company value scores & psychological safety) are kept at the highest level.People ops: People ops run efficiently. Technology and AI is applied where appropriate, and HR systems are maintained as appropriate for the company operations.You might be a good fit if youHave 7+ years of experience in People, HR or Talent rolesHave experience working in high-growth or scale-up environmentsHave built or helped build People and Talent processesHave strong experience with organizational development, culture or talent managementHave worked with distributed or international teamsAre comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on rolesCommunicate clearly and partner effectively with founders and senior leadersWe also think it would be beneficial if you haveExperience with executive search or strategic hiringExperience working across EU and US organizationsExperience implementing HR systems or People toolsBackground from technology or SaaS companiesWhat We OfferA unique opportunity to build the People function at a fast-growing global companyWork closely with founders and leadershipA remote-first organization with a strong cultureCompetitive salary, equity and benefitsFlexible working arrangements and annual company offsitesUnleash is the controller of your personal data for the purposes of this recruitment. Amby AS acts as the processor of your personal data, except when you agree to join our Talent Pool, in which case Amby also becomes the data controller. We process your personal data to manage and conduct the recruitment process. You have the right to access your data, request rectification, erasure, and restriction of processing, as well as the right to object to processing and data transfer. For a more detailed understanding of how we handle your data, the purposes of processing, and your rights, please refer to Amby's and UnleashWe equip high-growth companies with the people and strategy needed to recruit top talent at scale, providing the power to scale faster. Being a part of Amby means being an end-to-end strategic advisor who consults and executes on an exciting variety of HR and recruitment disciplines.