Head of People & Culture - NA | InCommodities

Do you want to shape the future of people and culture in a fast-growing energy trading company? Are you passionate about building strong teams, creating an autonomous and inclusive culture, and driving people operations? Keep reading – you might be the person we are looking for!With our business scaling rapidly in North America, we are seeking a Head of People & Culture (P&C) to help us build, maintain, and improve our day-to-day people operations while fostering a collaborative and unique work culture. We want to be the best workplace for the best people, and have a dedicated focus on people, culture, and scaling teams with the right mix of skills and personalities.

Your journey as Head of People & Culture
In the role as Head of P&C, you will be the go-to person for all people-related matters. You will lead and execute our people and culture initiatives across our organization in North America. This involves being responsible for every aspect of the employee lifecycle – ensuring we attract, onboard, retain, and develop the talent we need to keep scaling while having a constant focus on nurturing our unique culture.

During the first months, you will be working closely together with our current Head of P&C - NA, who is based in Denmark. This will ensure thorough onboarding and an optimal transition phase, making you well-equipped to take on full responsibility.

This role is a match made in heaven if you are eager to roll up your sleeves and help build P&C – NA from the ground, making an immediate impact for our people and our company.

Responsibilities – you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team and employees, providing guidance on all people-related matters such as HR policies, benefits, and general inquires
• Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts, working closely with hiring managers to attract top talent as well as ensure new employees get the best possible onboarding experience
• Manage all HR processes to keep things running smoothly, while remaining flexible and adaptable to the needs of a start-up
• Maintain and update our HR system and ensure that employee data is accurate and up to date, having a structured overview of people operations
• Work closely with leadership on day-to-day people matters, helping to identify solutions and improvements
• Embed our core company values and principles into every aspect of the employee experience, being the cultural ambassador of the company

Qualifications – we imagine that you:

• Have +4 years of experience within several HR functions. Ideally in a similar role or as HR Business Partner, preferably in a start-up or fast-growing company
• Have experience leading recruitment efforts in fast-paced environments where scaling teams is a priority
• Have a hands-on and operational approach with the ability to execute quickly and efficiently
• Have experience managing the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to talent development and retention
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the company
• Are based in Austin, Texas, or willing to relocate

Personal skills – we expect that you:

• Have a strong people-focus with high integrity
• Are structured and detail-oriented, enabling you to juggle and execute multiple tasks
• Are energetic, self-driven and work independently in a fast-paced work environment
• Have great communication and relation-building skills, enabling you to build trust across the organization
• Have an open, honest and curious mindset, and are eager to learn about our people, culture and company

What you can expect from us:

• A key role in all people and culture related matters
• A steep learning curve within every aspect of the employee life cycle
• A unique company where people and culture are the number one priority
• Close collaboration, support and guidance during your onboarding
• A high degree of autonomy and responsibility within your role
• A flat organizational structure with distributed decision-making

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Health insurance
• Pension scheme
• Maternity and paternity leave included paid and unpaid options
• Paid time off days and paid holidays
• Meals, snacks and drinks at the office

About InCommodities NA
At InCommodities NA, we embody a startup mindset. Our culture is deeply entrepreneurial, seeking people who thrive in dynamic environments with constant change and a strong focus on continuous improvements.

We operate with a flat organizational structure, fostering autonomy, enabling fast and distributed decision-making processes and encouraging open communication. This approach ensures that innovative ideas can swiftly turn into impactful actions, driving our growth and success.

We value responsibility, initiative and flexibility to exceed defined job descriptions. This ensures that everyone contributes meaningfully and takes ownership which is crucial for driving our growth and adaptability in these early phases of building our US presence.

A people-first culture
We value a strong social community with frequent events outside the office. The work culture is relaxed; you don’t have to abide by a dress code or a strict hierarchy, so you won’t be frustrated with too many rules, policies, or bureaucratic processes.

Our core values - honesty, transparency, and rethinking - are fundamental to how we engage with each other. Without honesty and transparency, we can't build trust, and trust among team members is the foundation of effective relationships and collaboration, ultimately for achieving better outcomes together. And as for rethinking, it’s deeply rooted in our DNA, pushing us to challenge status quo and continuously develop and innovate.

In other words, InCommodities is not your average workplace – it’s awesome.

An inclusive workplace
Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative culture makes InCommodities an exciting place to grow your career. We are dedicated to creating a diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Practical details
Location:
600 Congress Ave, #15017, Austin Texas 78701

Application deadline:
As soon as possible.