Head of Talent Acquisition & People Operations - Space tech startup

Cherry Ventures is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition & People Operations to drive the development and scaling of their People function globally. The role involves leading and scaling teams, ensuring compliance, building a world-class employer brand, and ensuring employee experience. The company develops, produces, and operates space orbital vehicles for both cargo and potential human transport. They are currently focused on a Series C/D company.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in People/HR roles, with deep expertise in Talent Acquisition and People Operations.
• 3–5 years of experience in leading and scaling global People teams in high-growth, tech-oriented environments.
• Plus – experience in functions outside of People/HR as well.
• Plus – experience in Deep tech or engineering-heavy industries.
• Plus – experience in Series C/D companies.
• Strong knowledge of global and European labor laws and HR compliance frameworks.
• Proven success in building high-performing TA and People Ops teams and delivering measurable improvements in hiring outcomes, onboarding, and retention.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in people analytics, KPIs, and metrics-driven performance.
• Demonstrated success in implementing HR tech and automation solutions to streamline processes and support scaling.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and HRBPs on workforce planning, culture initiatives, and organizational design.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment
• Collaborative and transparent work culture