We’re building at an exceptional pace at Emergent, one of the fastest-growing AI startups today. And at this stage, every decision we make about people - who we hire, how we enable them, and how we reward them - directly shapes the company we become.

I’m looking to hire an HR leader who will work closely with me to build this, intentionally.

This role sits at the intersection of people, performance, and business outcomes. It’s about deeply understanding people: how they think, what drives them, and what unlocks their best work. And equally, it’s about first-principles thinking and a business-first mindset. Because HR here is not a support function. It is how we scale excellence.

You will partner with founders and leaders to:
– build an environment where ambitious, high-agency people thrive
– ensure individuals are focused on what truly moves the needle
– design systems where performance and rewards are meaningfully aligned
– make clear, high-quality calls on people and team decisions

A few things this role is not:
– it’s not about maintaining processes
– it’s not about optimizing for comfort
– it’s not about playing it safe

This is a role for someone who wants to shape the company, not just support it.
If you care deeply about people, think independently, and want to build an organisation where great individuals do the best work of their lives, we should talk.

If you or someone you know is the right fit, write to me at [email protected] with a note on why you are the best person for this role. I look forward to reading some great responses.