The work I do

to help startups establish the ideal cultural and operational environment for growth

People Operations Architecture

Let me lay the brickwork for a modern, global and agile organisation with the frameworks, tools and processes utilised at top-ranked tech startups across the world. 

I build and implement core PeopleOps & HR infrastructure needed to successfully run a growing startup.

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  • Ideal for: early-stage startups with none/limited infrastructure, or later-stage startups with outdated or unimpactful infrastructure
  • Time frame: 3 months (+/- depending on scope)
  • Scope: Based on your current PeopleOps infrastructure, we agree on the most critical and impactful tools to implement during the dedicated timeframe.
  • Outcome: A lean, effective foundation to manage current and future employees as you grow.

Examples

THE BASICS

  • HRIS implementation / optimisation
  • Core HR policies

HIRE & ONBOARD

  • ATS implementation / optimisation
  • JD templates
  • Employment contracts
  • Career site
  • Linkedin careers page
  • Recruitment process
  • Onboarding process
  • Referral process

DEVELOP & GROW

  • Performance Management Framework
  • Career framework with IC/MG tracks and leveling grid
  • Leadership Resources
  • 1:1 guides

COMPENSATE & MOTIVATE

  • Compensation strategy
  • Salary frameworks
  • Salary review process
  • Benefit structures & associated policies

COLLABORATE & ENGAGE

  • Communication framework
  • Goal-setting framework
  • Basic intranet
  • Basic playbook
  • Annual Engagement survey

GLOBAL & REMOTE TEAMS

  • EOR implementation/optimisation 
  • Rituals to build relationships and stay connected
  • Framework & tools adapted for a remote workforce

 

Day-to-day Leadership

Need someone to roll up their sleeves and execute on the PeopleOps and HR agenda? 

Your own dedicated Head of People, fully embedded in your team with both heart and hands, but without the commitment and overhead of a full-time, permanent role. 

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  • Ideal for: pre-seed to Series A startups seeking senior PeopleOps/HR leadership that provides ongoing, hands-on support without the commitment and overhead of a full-time role.
  • Time frame: X days per week or as needed
  • Scope: 
    • I join your team as a fractional Head of People/CHRO, embedded in your organization and participating in daily business operations. 
    • You get a dedicated and experienced copilot to work alongside leaders and employees on everything from high-level strategy to daily management.
  • Outcome: You focus on leading your startup while I oversee your PeopleOps end-to-end, ensuring seamless operations.

People & Culture Strategies

Accelerate growth with next-generation people strategies built for the unique challenges facing AI and tech startups with engineering heavy teams.

I design processes, rituals, and behaviours to create collaborative, high-performing and happy teams; ultimately making culture your competitive advantage. 

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  • Ideal for: pre-seed to Series A startups without a strategic plan for how to successfully scale the team and organization.
  • Time frame: ideally 6 months, or as agreed
  • Scope:
    • I run a high-level analysis of your growth journey and business strategies to identify people & culture-related bottlenecks, gaps, and opportunities.
    • I develop a roadmap to bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be in 6 months.
    • I can either work hands-on to execute the roadmap in close collaboration with the team, or I take an advisory role to provide ongoing guidance.
  • Outcome: 
    • A progressive people strategy, based on the latest research and know-how from top startups, to make culture a competitive advantage as you scale.
    • Happy, high-performing, and highly engaged teams working with minimal friction and maximal collaboration.
    • A solid team identity with a clear vision of where you are heading together.

Strategic Advisory & Coaching

Bring a strategic people perspective to your growing startup, who can soundboard ideas and guide ongoing decision-making.

Lean into executive-level experience to avoid costly mistakes and minimise friction as you grow.

 

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  • Ideal for: pre-seed to Series A startups seeking senior PeopleOps/HR leadership to provide strategic guidance and help to navigate the complexity of scaling a tech startup. 
  • Time frame: X days per month or as needed
  • Scope:
    • Ongoing guidance for PeopleOps and HR decision-making
    • Soundboard ideas, brainstorm challenges and identify solutions
    • Participation in executive/leadership meetings, individual 1:1s, and team discussions
  • Outcome: Improve decision-making, avoid costly mistakes, and accelerate growth.