Job Description

Location:  Remote – within 2 hours of CET

Type:  Full-Time 

Please note : Fluency in English and Russian (both written and spoken) is essential.

ABOUT SCARPEL TELECOM

Scarpel Telecom is a fast-growing international telecommunications company at the forefront of A2P (Application-to-Person) messaging technology that enables secure, scalable communication between businesses and their customers around the globe. 

We are in an exciting period of rapid growth and transformation. This means we offer both the stability of an established company and the opportunity to shape the future of messaging. 

At Scarpel, we empower our people to make a real, measurable impact, not just within our organization, but across the wider telecom ecosystem. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a strategic and hands-on Head of People to lead our global People function and help us scale sustainably.

This is an executive leadership position reporting directly to the COO and sitting on Scarpel's global leadership team. The role requires a leader who can combine strategic vision with practical execution, navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional environments while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the People function globally, overseeing Talent Acquisition and People Operations teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters, from strategy to compliance.
• Design, implement, and embed performance management and career development frameworks.
• Oversee HR operations, employee relations, and labor compliance across multiple countries.
• Partner with the People Operations Manager to optimize HR systems, policies, and workflows.
• Develop and drive learning and development initiatives, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Lead culture and engagement programs to strengthen motivation, retention, and cross-team collaboration.
• Own the People budget, ensuring responsible management of salary and non-salary costs.
• Champion fair, ethical, and scalable people practices aligned with Scarpel's global values. 

WHAT YOU BRING

• 6+ years of HR leadership experience in a global, multicultural organization.
• Proven success in a Head of People, HR Director, or similar leadership role.
• Fluency in English and Russian (both written and spoken) is essential.
• Strong knowledge of international labor law, HR compliance, and various employment models (EoR, B2B, etc.).
• Experience leading multi-functional HR
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement performance and engagement frameworks.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing or owning a People budget, including salary and non-salary cost planning
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

• Be part of a global executive team shaping the future of one of the fastest-growing A2P messaging companies.
• Lead a fully remote, international team working across multiple continents.
• Build scalable people strategies that directly impact growth, culture, and performance.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation 
• A generous leave policy
• Opportunities for international collaboration and growth 
• A high-energy, innovative work environment 
• A team that values your ideas, contributions, and growth 

CALL TO ACTION

Ready to make your mark? 

Apply now and help shape the future of A2P messaging with us. 

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