If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. 

Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

Our culture and strong values. 

Our career development philosophy. 

Our commitment to being a force for good. 

We have a vision: Building the largest marketplace in your city, to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

Your main mission will be to “Define and own the People strategic agenda” for both Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. You will report to the Head of People and work closely with the General Manager and local leadership teams in each country, including frequent travel across the region.

As part of the leadership team in each country, you will be the primary point of contact for senior leaders across the organization, offering both expert strategic guidance and hands-on leadership support.

You will be responsible for bringing the People vision to life, deploying the people strategy, and supporting business needs with a high-standard, forward-thinking approach—challenging the status quo and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

You will play a key role in driving the People agenda for multiple teams and sub-departments, helping to shape the business from a People perspective.

Your work will be guided by long-term business strategy and objectives. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with both local and global HR teams, including centers of excellence and People operations & solutions. You will cover all areas of Human Resources within a significant part of the organization.

THE JOURNEY

Partner strategically with the senior leaders in the team, always aligned with People processes, to translate strategic objectives into project delivery Guide your team to build strategic initiatives through the generation of relevant data and analysis Lead growth projects within the teams you support as well as reorganizations according to business needs. Own the Strategic workforce planning activities. Coaches, supports, mentors and challenges business leaders in the application of HR policies and practices, provides advice and direction on sophisticated HR issues. Partner with the client area's leadership to identify business needs aligned with organization plans and team growth (structure, costs) and partner with the People Acquisition team to ensure and enable the correct recruitment process. Ensure development is a key topic in Glovo, making it a core topic at the leadership level within the client teams. Ensure the performance review process with high-quality discussion, and implement and manage career path for key roles and secure succession planning Support the business to identify mid and long-term capability needs, in order to implement a learning and development process and ensure a continuous learning environment Maintain a strong focus on employee relations, monitor employee engagement, and retention activities

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

Experience in highly demanding environments and in a similar role for more than 5 years Experience in leading HR teams (including managing people)  Proven experience as an HR leader in the region, with knowledge of various countries in scope  Track record in Leaders development Experienced in working with Global People teams, looking into translating strategy to regionally relevant executions  Diligent and firm with high ethical standards  Excellent English and Russian in written and spoken. Kazakh language is a plus An empathetic, inclusive and curious attitude and excellent interpersonal communication skills at all levels Experience in startups will be highly valued, either by having directly worked in a similar company or managing a new project unit in a larger organization  Exposure to HR Tech including HRIS, ATS and reporting HR metrics. 

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action. Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak. Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings! Gym memberships to keep you energized. ️ Extra time off, hybrid work and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year! Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery. Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

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