Chief People Officer

Unite is hiring on behalf of our client, a prominent company in the SaaS industry, we are seeking a visionary Chief People Officer (CPO) to join their executive leadership team. The CPO will play a critical role in designing and executing a world-class people strategy that enables scale, fosters innovation, and strengthens organizational culture. This is a unique opportunity to shape the employee experience and talent agenda within a fast-moving, tech-driven environment.

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Strategic Leadership

- Partner with the executive team to define and execute a people strategy aligned with the company’s SaaS growth objectives.

- Lead organizational design and workforce planning to support scaling across global markets.

Culture& Engagement

- Champion a high-performance, inclusive, and innovative culture within a fast-growing SaaS environment.

- Drive employee engagement initiatives to enhance retention, satisfaction, and productivity.

Talent Acquisition & Development

- Oversee recruitment strategies to attract top SaaS and tech talent.

- Build leadership and development programs to strengthen capabilities across the organization.

Compensation, Benefits & Performance

- Design competitive and scalable compensation and benefits frameworks suitable for SaaS growth companies.

- Lead the development of transparent and data-driven performance management systems.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

- Implement and promote DEI initiatives tailored to a global SaaS workforce.

- Ensure policies, practices, and culture drive inclusivity and belonging.

HR Operations & Compliance

- Oversee HR systems, processes, and compliance a cross multiple jurisdictions.

- Leverage HR technology and analytics to drive insight sand inform decision-making.

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• Proven track record in senior HR leadership (10+ years), ideally as CPO, CHRO, or VP People within SaaS, technology, or high-growth organizations.
• Demonstrated success scaling people functions in fast-paced, international settings.
• Expertise in talent strategy, leadership development, organizational design, and change management.
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of SaaS business models and scaling challenges.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience influencing at board and executive level.
• Commitment to building inclusive, diverse, and high-performing teams.
• Advanced degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field preferred.