HeadofPeople

We're looking for a Head of People to design and build a People function for Bolt's Micromobility business, from talent acquisition and org design to compensation, compliance, and culture, operating at the centre of one of the most dynamic sectors in Europe. About us With over 200 million users in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or ability. Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars. And we need your help on this mission! About the role You will build the Micromobility People function from scratch, designing the strategy, hiring the team, and delivering hands-on across talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, and organisational development for both white-collar and blue-collar workforces. This role supports a multi-country workforce and sits at the centre of the company's most critical people decisions, working directly with the CEO and leadership team. Main tasks and responsibilities: Drive organisational design aligned with business priorities, establishing clear roles, accountability, and decision-making frameworks across the company. Build and scale a lean, high-impact People function, defining what to build in-house versus outsource and keeping processes simple and effective. Own the full employee lifecycle, onboarding, offboarding, policies, and day-to-day people operations, with pragmatic, business-oriented HR guidance. Define hiring strategy, build scalable recruiting processes, and partner with leadership on headcount planning and employer branding in key markets. Own employment law and compliance across multiple European jurisdictions, partnering with operations and finance to navigate local labour regulations. Design and manage compensation, equity frameworks, and perform