Head of People

Protex AI is the AI Safety and Operations Intelligence Company.

At Protex AI, we are at the forefront of AI-driven computer vision, building a safer, smarter industrial workplace with an intelligent operating system that redefines how facilities operate. Backed by top-tier global investors, we recently secured a $36 million Series B to accelerate our mission.

Industry leaders like DHL, Amazon, and Tesla trust Protex AI to drive measurable safety improvements, achieving an average 64% risk reduction within just three months of deployment. Operating in 20+ countries, Protex is the go-to safety partner for Fortune 500 manufacturing and logistics enterprises, transforming workplace safety with real-time, AI-powered insights.

We are looking for a strategically-minded Head of People to to be the driving force behind our global scale-up. In the rapidly evolving AI landscape, our people strategy must be a strategic engine for our growth.

This role demands an executive who can operate as a true strategic business partner to our technical leadership, focusing on manager enablement and building the optimal People architecture for a rapidly growing global company.

You will lead and drive the company's employee experience, people strategy, processes and programs as we scale globally. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of developing and implementing successful people initiatives in an early-stage, remote, fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Executive Strategy: Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, translating our AI product roadmap and R&D goals into a scalable, future-proof People & Talent strategy.

• Talent Density & Enablement: Design and implement high-impact manager enablement programs, specifically coaching technical leaders and domain experts to manage, retain, and scale world-class talent.

• Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage predictive people analytics (engagement, attrition, skill gaps) to proactively inform and influence critical decisions regarding organisational structure, compensation, and talent deployment.

• Culture of Innovation: Champion a culture of intellectual curiosity, rapid iteration, and psychological safety

• Organisational Design: Continuously optimise organisational structure to maximise cross-functional velocity and collaboration between Research, Engineering, and Product teams.

• Global Scaling & Compliance: Oversee HR operations, driving the evolution of infrastructure by leveraging automation and optimised processes to support global expansion while maintaining compliance and an equitable experience.

• Team Leadership: Lead a specialised People team (including Head of Recruiting and People Partner) focused on executing high-velocity talent initiatives.

Key Goals & Projects (Initial 12-18 Months)

• Building a scalable People Strategy for geographic expansion and headcount growth

• Developing and deploying Executive Business Partnering processes and enablement.

• Play a key role in organisational design, workforce planning and driving a high performance culture.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a People/HR leader at a fast-scaling company, ideally within the tech sector.

• Demonstrated ability to partner with and coach executives and leaders.

• Fluency in using People Data to drive measurable business outcomes.

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to articulate complex People initiatives to a non-HR executive audience.

• Strong knowledge of global HR laws and best practices, particularly regarding international scaling.

This is a full-time executive role, anchored in our Dublin headquarters, with flexibility for a hybrid work model. If you are a strategic partner ready to scale an AI company, we invite you to apply.

Protex AI is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an equitable workplace for everyone regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.