Head of People

Join our team as a Head of People and help virtualize biological experiments to accelerate discovery! We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of People who thrives in fast-growing, high-change startup environments. This role sits between upper and middle management: you will lead our HR team, partner closely with department heads and team leads, and play a key role in shaping the organization as we scale. You will bring structure to ambiguity, turn growth challenges into opportunities, and help us build a high-performing, international organization. If you are passionate about organizational development, talent growth, and building culture in a hybrid setup, this is your place. What You’ll Do People & Organizational Development Own organizational development initiatives and lead them end-to-end. Conduct organizational reviews and drive development plans across teams. Build and maintain scalable people processes and strong HR infrastructure that support rapid organizational growth. Partner with all department leads and team leads to understand organizational needs and build strong, trust-based relationships. Maintain clear ownership over HR projects and deliver measurable outcomes. Ensure data-driven HR decision-making using structured frameworks. Talent Management & Career Development Build and own the full talent management framework: evaluation cycles, development plans, competency frameworks, career ladders, and internal pipelines. Identify skill gaps and succession risks, and develop tailored solutions. Support and coach managers in performance evaluation, feedback, and career growth. Drive hiring planning together with leadership and own recruitment strategy. Collaborate closely with Finance on compensation strategy and annual reviews. Leadership & Team Management Lead and mentor a 3-person HR team (HR ops-admin, Recruitment and Office & Facility), enabling them to grow. Coach team leads across the organization, helping them become stronger people managers. Bring stability, structure, and clarity to a rapidly evolving environment. Culture & Hybrid Work Develop a strong, cohesive, hybrid work environment for an international team. Strengthen and scale company culture through programs, rituals, and systems. Act as a cultural ambassador and ensure alignment across all teams What You Bring Proven experience in HR leadership, ideally in a high-growth startup or scale-up. Strong background in organizational development, culture building, and talent management. Ability to bring structure into ambiguous or chaotic environments. Experience partnering with senior leadership and leading cross-functional HR initiatives. A strategic mindset combined with operational execution strength. Experience designing hybrid work environments and scaling international teams. Coaching and mentoring skills; ability to grow future leaders. No industry-specific background required — we value adaptability and mindset. Fluent Hungarian and professional English. You are a Turbiner if these personality traits apply to you You have self-awareness and strong intention on personal growth You seek out feedback and learn from mistakes and apply what you learned You take responsibility and focus on the outcomes over tasks You focus on shared success and are open to challenging others respectfully to get the best possible outcome You are in it for the long haul and have passion for our mission