Head of People Operations

aion

Head of People Operations leading HR strategies and processes at AI startup aion. Focus on attracting and growing talent while building inclusive culture and compliance.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in organizational design, talent development, and compliance with employment laws, while fostering a strong, inclusive culture in high-growth environments. Proven ability to mentor leaders and build scalable HR processes that support employee engagement and retention.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Of People/HR ExperienceLeadership In High-Growth StartupsTalent Development ExpertiseStrong Knowledge Of HR PracticesExcellent Communication Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Organizational DesignTalent DevelopmentPerformance ManagementOnboarding ProcessesCompliance With Employment Laws

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsMentoring SkillsTeam Building

Industry Keywords

High-Growth StartupsDistributed TeamsEmployee EngagementPeople StrategyScalable Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with founders and leadership on organizational design and people strategy.
Build scalable people processes for hiring, onboarding, performance, and retention.
Drive initiatives that foster a strong, inclusive, and high-trust culture.
Mentor and support managers in building high-performing teams.
Oversee talent development, career growth programs, and engagement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and policies across regions.
Continuously improve HR systems and processes to keep pace with aion’s growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of People/HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Background in high-growth startups or scale-ups (ideally 50–250 employees).
Strong knowledge of HR practices, talent development, and organizational design.
Experience working with distributed/global teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on execution in a startup environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Join at the ground floor of an ambitious AI infrastructure startup.
Work directly with founders and senior leadership.
Competitive compensation, equity, and generous PTO.
Flexible, high-trust work environment.
Clear path for professional growth and leadership opportunities.