Head of People and Talent

Head of People and Talent

FitXR is a fitness technology company working at the cutting edge of VR and MR, building a movement for movement. Our mission is to make the world a healthier place with the world's most loved fitness product: to create a Movement for Movement.

We started life in 2016 in a garden shed in the UK. Today, we’re building FitXR, one of the top-downloaded apps on the Meta Quest store. We’ve raised close to $30m from top investors such as Maveron, Hiro, and BoostVC.

We've built a growing range of fitness studios, from box workouts with world-class trainers like Olympian Nicola Adams to immersive Zumba dance classes. While nothing compares to trying it yourself, you can watch a trailer here.

Our team is distributed across Europe and the US. We’re guided by our Principles of Play: four core beliefs about how we treat each other and our community. We make space for every voice, believe in the importance of a learner’s mindset, and prioritize team success over individual glory.

FitXR is available on Meta Quest 2 & 3 and has been downloaded by over a million people worldwide and featured in Forbes, Empire, T3, Washington Post, Men's Health, GQ and more. In 2022, FitXR ranked 6th in The Information’s 50 Most Promising Startups.

TLDR

As the Head of People and Talent, you will play a critical role in driving FitXR’s people agenda. You will set the direction and priorities for the People and Talent team, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure that FitXR remains a place where top talent thrives. This role requires a hands-on approach to hiring, a strategic mindset for workforce planning, and the ability to shape and maintain a high-performance culture.

What you’ll find here

• A highly engaged and invested SLT that cares deeply about the people experience at FitXR and attracting and retaining top talent.

• A culture built on high expectations, delivering greatness and sharing feedback.

• A high intensity working environment which moves quickly. You’ll have the space to experiment and try out new people and talent initiatives and see fast impact and change.

• A company filled with passionate and driven people, driving forward innovation and change within an exciting industry.

• Strong people and talent foundations, but an openness to challenge and improve.

Where you’ll spend your time

• Lead and Manage:
  • Set the direction and strategic priorities for the People and Talent team.
  • Actively coach, develop, and mentor team members to excel in their roles, driving continuous growth
• Drive People and Talent Priorities:
  • Collaborate with the SLT to align the people and talent agenda with company goals.
  • Ensure that FitXR remains a thriving environment for top talent to grow and succeed
• Hands-on in Hiring and Employer Branding:
  • Own the end-to-end hiring process for executive roles.
  • Build and maintain an exceptional employer brand, enhancing FitXR’s reputation in the market.
  • Personally source, network, and build talent pools, ensuring access to senior and executive-level talent.
• Workforce Planning:
  • Lead workforce planning and ensure hiring priorities align with business needs.
  • Facilitate discussions with department heads to proactively manage talent gaps and forecast future requirements.
• Talent Development:
  • Develop confident managers and leaders, through bespoke training programs. Providing regular coaching to drive a high performance culture through our managers.
  • Shape and foster a high-performance and feedback-driven culture throughout the organization.

• EVP & Culture Building:
  • Lead the ongoing development and refinement of FitXR’s EVP.
  • Embed FitXR’s Principles of Play into hiring, performance management, and employee development processes.
  • Champion initiatives that support FitXR’s position as a leader in remote working practices.
• Innovation and Improvement:
  • Stay informed about market trends in talent, compensation, and benefits.
  • Introduce innovative practices to attract, retain, and engage top talent.

• Employee Relations & Risk Management:
  • Act as the escalation point for complex employee relations issues, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Ensure HR compliance with local employment laws, including sponsorship and cross-regional employment legislation.

We’d love to see from you

• Experience in a senior People and Talent leadership role, within a tech-driven environment, and management of a small team.

• Proven track record in executive-level recruitment and managing hiring processes for critical business roles.

• Comfortable flexing between a strategic People and Talent role, and being hands-on role across both day to day recruitment, people projects and BAU.

• Experience in shaping and fostering a high-performance, feedback-driven culture.

• Experience working across multiple regions and building and driving culture within a remote environment.

Our mission is to make the world a healthier place with the world's most loved fitness product: to create a Movement for Movement. To build inclusive products, we need to build an inclusive team. FitXR is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, believing that varied perspectives drive innovation and success.

Logistics 🛠

Our interview process takes place on Google Hangouts and tends to consist of the following stages:

• Initial screen with the talent team

• Hiring Manager (CEO) / technical interview

• Culture Interview with Team

• Exec Interview

Some roles will have extra stages but we’ll let you know as early as possible if so.

Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to provide assistance.

Benefits 🌱

As well as being fully remote, our benefits include:

🏝 Unlimited annual leave

📈 Stock options - everyone is an owner

🌱 £800 per annum learning budget and £400 home office setup budget

🧘 £900 per annum wellbeing budget (Private Health Insurance available)

🤗 Annual company retreat & regular get togethers

💻 VR headset

👶 12 weeks full paid family leave