Head of Human Resources (Global) - Defense-Tech Scale-Up
đź“Ť Location: London, UK (Hybrid Work Available)
🌍 Coverage: Global (focus on EU, UK, and US operations)
đź‘Ą Company size: ~500
đź•’ Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
We are a fast-growing global Defense-Tech company leading innovation in research, development, and manufacturing of next-generation defense technologies.
Our solutions enable allied nations and partners to strengthen their strategic capabilities in an increasingly complex global security landscape. With teams and offices across the EU, UK, and the US, we are scaling rapidly to meet surging demand for advanced defense systems that combine precision engineering, AI-driven intelligence, and robust operational reliability.
As we embark on the next stage of our growth trajectory, we are seeking a visionary Head of HR to build and lead a world-class people organization that supports our mission and global expansion.
Role Overview
As Head of HR, you will be the strategic and operational leader responsible for designing and executing our global people strategy. You’ll drive talent acquisition, culture, organizational design, and HR infrastructure across multiple regions - ensuring we continue to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership disciplines.
This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the human capital backbone of a mission-critical, high-growth global company at the intersection of technology, defense, and manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
* People Strategy & Leadership - Design and execute a global HR strategy aligned with rapid growth across R&D, manufacturing, and commercial operations.
* Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand - Build scalable hiring processes and strengthen our global employer brand, particularly across the EU, UK, US, and Baltic/Nordic/Polish regions.
* Organizational Development - Shape org design, performance frameworks, and leadership development to support a high-performance culture.
* Compensation & Compliance - Oversee global compensation, benefits, and employment compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
* Culture & Engagement - Foster a values-driven, inclusive, and hybrid-friendly work culture that empowers innovation and collaboration.
* HR Operations & Data - Implement efficient HR systems, processes, and analytics to support data-driven decision-making and scalability.
Qualifications & Experience
* 5-12 years of HR leadership experience in global, high-growth, or complex organizations, ideally in Defense-Tech, Aerospace, or Advanced Manufacturing.
* Proven success building HR infrastructure and people operations across multiple countries.
* Deep understanding of European employment law, and experience managing cross-border teams.
* Track record of leading through scale-up or transformation phases.
* Fluency in English required; proficiency in one or more of Baltic, Nordic, or Polish languages strongly preferred.
Personal Attributes
* Strategic and hands-on leader - comfortable switching between vision and execution.
* Strong cross-cultural communicator with a global mindset.
* High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive and classified matters.
* Passionate about mission-driven work and building people-first organizations at scale.
Why Join Us
* Shape the people and culture foundation of a global Defense-Tech leader on a massive growth trajectory.
* Collaborate with world-class engineers, researchers, and leaders redefining the future of defense technology.
* Enjoy hybrid flexibility, a competitive package, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a company with global reach and purpose.