Converge is hiring a People Lead to help shape and scale our team as we grow. You'll own the People function end-to-end - from evolving our strategy and supporting our managers, to building inclusive, high-performing teams and making Converge a brilliant place to work.

We're looking for someone who is searching for the career defining role, the chance to be a key part of something extraordinary and make a real difference.

About Converge

We are on a mission to decarbonise concrete and build the future more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. We are currently focused on concrete—one of the world's largest contributors to global carbon emissions (>8%)—and we tackle this with two hardware-enabled and AI-based SaaS products: ConcreteDNA and PrecastDNA. As a team, we are passionate about cutting-edge digital innovation, and we're driven by the opportunity to make a major impact in an industry ripe for disruption.

The Role

Own all things People - from driving our people strategy forward and ensuring alignment with company goals to hiring best in class talent - this role will give you the opportunity to flex and develop all of your people muscles!
Being a proactive partner to our Founders, Leadership team and Managers
Drive initiatives that strengthen employee satisfaction and enhance Convergian culture
Continue to evolve transparent people processes that power our high performance culture and elevate employee experience, using data to spot opportunities and drive improvements
Own and actively manage live roles; continuously evaluating and improving practices to ensure an exceptional and cutting edge approach which prioritises candidate experience
Own all reporting & analysis on everything people, and employee record keeping, quarterly OKRS, documentation and filing (incl contracts, Visas, joining, leaving etc)
Confidently navigate employment law and ensure legal compliance - you feel comfortable navigating any and all people issues with ease
Partner closely with our Finance team providing updates on any changes which impact payroll or resourcing plans
Lead our small but mighty People team

Requirements

You're an experienced People professional with 4+ years experience working in tech start ups / scale ups, at least 12m of which should be in talent acquisition. You're passionate about cultivating an inclusive culture where the best and brightest can thrive
Excellent emotional intelligence and empathy, this role is all about working with people so we expect you to be able to understand, engage and inspire employees at all levels
You pride yourself on your strong attention to detail, data literacy + analytical decision making
Can-do attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes
You thrive in a fast paced, constantly changing environment - this is your happy place!
You have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

Location: London (3 days per week at Converge HQ in Blackfriars, 2 days from home)

Benefits

Salary: Up to £80k
A collaborative, dynamic and hybrid work environment.
25 days + Bank Holidays. We also close the office between Christmas and New Year so you can spend more time with your loved ones.
Additional benefits include: Company pension, enhanced family leave, private healthcare through AXA and a Cycle to Work Scheme so you can help reduce emissions but still get from A to B easily
An array of Convergian led clubs you can join from running to board games, and in person events throughout the year so you can have a chance to learn more about your fellow Convergians
A fun, inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity in all its forms, and where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be treated fairly, equitably and respectfully

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