Head of People (14 months - Maternity Cover) at supercharge

At Supercharge, we go by the saying that ‘culture eats strategy for breakfast’, and our extraordinary People Ops & Recruitment team is at the forefront of building and nurturing our people-centered culture and community. Over the past decade, we've built a team of exceptional professionals and awesome human beings and we are dedicated to making sure that every member of our community feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. Our team of 9 works tirelessly to manage events, optimize HR processes, recruit top talent, and oversee complex organizational development projects. We appreciate (dark) humor, strong work ethic, and transparency within our team and we're always on the lookout for new talent who share our passion for building a strong and supportive company culture. And, if you happen to love brunch, that's just the cherry on top! We are looking for someone who has seen a lot and moved confidently across different areas of People Operations. Whether your background is rooted in HR or recruitment, you have built a diverse skill set over the years and feel comfortable owning multiple People domains end-to-end. The stakes are high. Culture is a top priority at Supercharge. We put conscious effort into creating a workplace that brings out the best in people and feels like a community people genuinely belong to. This role calls for someone who can balance business needs with human needs. Someone who is confident enough to challenge the business when needed and skilled enough to build buy in and alignment when that is the right path forward. We are looking for a seasoned professional who is calm under pressure, kind and approachable, and comfortable navigating complex situations with confidence. Your day-to-day will include: • Owning and continuously improving People Operations processes across the full employee lifecycle • Ensuring smooth and human-centered onboarding and offboarding experiences • Overseeing payroll and benefits, working closely with external partners to ensure accuracy and compliance • Supporting and further developing performance management and feedback cycles • Actively contributing to learning & development initiatives, leadership support and people manager effectiveness • Driving employee engagement and satisfaction surveys, translating insights into meaningful action plans • Acting as a cultural anchor by supporting community building and internal culture initiatives • Actively participating in people & culture initiatives (Meetups, events, etc..) • Leading and supporting the Recruitment Lead and Office Management Lead, while hands-on owning People Operations and Community areas • Partnering closely with senior stakeholders and C-level management on people-related topics • Ensuring continuous alignment and transparent reporting towards the CEO • Acting as a representative and key contributor to group-level People initiatives What makes you thrive here: • 8+ years of experience across People Operations, Recruitment, Community building and HR process development • Hands-on experience with payroll, compensation and benefits in a multinational environment • Experience in working at international/multinational companies, ideally in tech/IT • Confidence in building, scaling and refining People processes, not just maintaining them • Fluent in English and comfortable operating in an international setup • Natural ability to build trust and strong relationships, with an open, approachable and people-centric mindset • Structured, reliable and calm presence, even when things are moving fast or changing constantly • Genuine care for culture, with the ability to protect and strengthen it through everyday decisions • Enjoyment in balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution About our Budapest office Budapest is where it all started for Supercharge - this is our headquarters and the beating heart of our company. We have local offices in several countries, but this is where the real magic happens. A buzzing, vibrant space filled with talented individuals dreaming up and delivering amazing products for our clients. This Office of the Year award-winning space is home to our legendary after-work events, and as located in the heart of the city, putting us just steps away from some of the best restaurants, cafes, and bars around.