Director - HR Business Partner

Erfahrungsstufe: Führungsebene | Veröffentlicht: 24.04.2025

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Beschreibung

About Us

Axelera AI is not your regular deep-tech startup. We are creating the next-generation AI platform to support anyone who wants to help advancing humanity and improve the world around us.

In just three years, we have raised a total of $120 million and have built a world-class team of 180+ employees (including 55+ PhDs with more than 40,000 citations), both remotely from 11 different countries and with offices in Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, headquartered at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

We have also launched our Metis™ AI Platform, which achieves a 3-5x increase in efficiency and performance, and have visibility into a strong business pipeline exceeding $100 million.

Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer. 

Are you up for the challenge?

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and people-oriented Director - HR Business Partner who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Reporting directly to the VP of People (Meghna), this role will involve co-owning key programs and initiatives with our People & Culture Manager (Camille) — both based in the Netherlands. You will be joining a tightly knit and growing team of 8 specialists, working across the Office & Community, People Ops, Talent and Recruiting sub-functions, all united by a shared commitment to shaping Axelera AI as an exceptional place to work. 

In this role, you’ll work closely with highly skilled deep-tech professionals, including R&D, software, and hardware experts across varied seniorities, locations, and cultures, helping them thrive in a fast-moving and innovative environment. 

At Axelera AI, we are not just about groundbreaking technology; we are a values-driven, people-first organization. Expect a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and curiosity, where everyone's ideas are valued, and where we actively invest in the personal and professional growth of our people. 

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to our colleagues and teams, fostering a culture of high performance and engagement. 

• Proactively identify and address employee concerns, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. 

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, team dynamics, and organizational development to help build a thriving workplace. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement people initiatives that enhance productivity, satisfaction, and retention. 

• Lead change management processes and support leaders in navigating organizational changes with clarity and confidence. 

• Analyze people data and metrics to inform decision-making and measure the impact of people initiatives. 

• Act as a role model for company values and culture, ensuring alignment across all people practices. 

• Lead key HR projects and initiatives to support our scaling efforts across Europe. 

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and employment regulations, providing valuable insights into HR best practices. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in a senior people business partner or HR leadership role, ideally with some experience within a fast-paced tech scaleup environment. 

• Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels. 

• Strong coaching and counseling capabilities to guide teams and managers toward solutions that drive business success. 

• High energy, proactive mindset, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to get things done. 

• Strong balance of task and people orientation, ensuring both business outcomes and employee engagement. 

• Knowledge of European labor law is a significant advantage. 

• Ability to work independently and navigate complex challenges with resilience and adaptability. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. 

• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German is a plus but not a hard requirement. 

• Willingness to travel regularly to our office in Zurich (2-3 days a week) and across Europe (30% of time on average).

If you are a people-driven professional with a passion for fostering high-performance cultures and creating great places to work, we’d love to hear from you! 

Location

This position requires regular presence in our Zurich office, therefore only applicants willing to work out of this locations minimum 2 days per week will be considered.

What we offer 

This is your chance to shape and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing, international organization. We offer an attractive compensation package, including a pension plan, extensive employee insurances and the option to get company shares.   

An open culture that supports creativity and continual innovation is awaiting you. Collaborative ownership and freedom with responsibility is characteristic for the way we act and work as a team. 

At Axelera AI, we wholeheartedly embrace equal opportunity and hold diversity in the highest regard. Our steadfast commitment is to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that empowers and celebrates every member of our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI.