Head of People & Culture

You will lead the transformation of Pula's People & Culture function into a data-driven, high-impact powerhouse that fuels our business growth. Your leadership will ensure that our talent acquisition strategy is proactive and forward-looking, our performance management system is transparent and effective, and our learning & development initiatives prepare our employees for the future.

• Partner with senior leadership to define and implement culture programs that enhance team collaboration, engagement, and motivation.
• Overhaul and optimize the performance management system to ensure clear, measurable goals aligned with company objectives.
• Build and lead a best-in-class recruitment function, ensuring Pula attracts top global talent across multiple geographies.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across all markets where Pula operates.

This role creates positive change by shaping a workplace where innovation thrives, performance is celebrated, and employees are empowered to do their best work, ultimately enabling Pula to continue providing insurance access to millions of farmers worldwide.

• 12+ years of proven leadership in People & Culture, HR, or Talent roles, with a strong understanding of culture-building, performance management, and recruitment best practices.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth companies, preferably in the startup or fintech/insuretech space.
• Strong background in enterprise sales talent acquisition, with a deep understanding of hiring and driving productivity in sales teams (preferred).
• Proven ability to build human capital systems from scratch, from recruitment to performance management.

No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description.

Pula is building systems that enable farmers worldwide to access insurance using technology, working in over 10 countries across Africa and Asia to provide crop insurance to over 20 million farmers, with 40% being women.