Head of People
About Qevlar AI
Qevlar is a B2B SaaS scale-up on a mission to boost the productivity of cybersecurity teams with Artificial Intelligence. We build an AI platform that transitions Security Operations Centers from reactive to proactive units through autonomous security alert investigations.
In just three years, we have:
Raised a total of $44m in series-A & seed rounds from EQT Ventures, Forgepoint Capital and Partech
Deployed our solution with major Enterprises such as Sodexo and GlobalConnect, and leading MSSPs like Orange Cyberdefense
Expanded to the US market with a growing North American presence
Ended 2025 with a strong multi-million dollar ARR and ambitious goals for 2026
We are now entering the next phase: scaling beyond 100 employees, expanding internationally, and preparing for future funding rounds.
We are not looking for an HR manager.
We are hiring the person who will build the People operating system that allows Qevlar to scale without breaking.
About the Role
The Mandate
You will design and own the People engine for a company transitioning from early traction to structured hypergrowth.
This means:
Aligning hiring velocity with runway and fundraising cycles
Designing org structures that survive scale
Building recruitment systems that are predictable and data-driven
Structuring international expansion without operational debt
Raising leadership maturity across the company
This is a strategic role with operational depth.
You will work directly with founders and influence company direction.
What You Will Own
Recruitment as a Growth Lever
Translate business objectives into workforce planning scenarios
Define hiring velocity tied to capital efficiency
Build dashboards that track funnel quality, time to hire, cost per hire, retention
Implement structured, calibration-driven interviewing frameworks
Ensure the hiring bar increases as the company scales
You do not “support hiring.”
You build a machine that scales hiring without lowering standards.
Organisation Design & Leadership Architecture
Design the company structure for 100+ employees
Introduce management layers, accountability clarity, and decision frameworks
Build performance systems that drive ownership and output
Develop managers into autonomous leaders
You understand when to introduce process and when to stay lean.
International People Infrastructure
Architect compliant operations across France, US, UK, Germany
Manage contracts, EOR, equity processes, compensation benchmarking
Build onboarding and documentation systems that scale globally
You prevent complexity before it becomes chaos.
Culture Under Pressure
Preserve ambition and speed while introducing structure
Lead company rituals and alignment cadence
Ensure clarity during fundraising and expansion
You understand that culture is reinforced by systems, not slogans.
Who you are
You have already lived this.
8+ years in People / Talent leadership
Scaled a company past 100 employees
Operated in Series A or Series B environment
Built hiring systems that supported rapid growth
Comfortable tying hiring plans to runway and fundraising
Experienced in multi-country employment complexity
Strong knowledge of French employment law
Data-driven, metrics-obsessed
Fluent in English
You are not intimidated by ambiguity.
You bring structure without bureaucracy.
You think in systems, not tasks.
If you have only operated in sub-50 person companies, this role will likely feel overwhelming.
Why join us
Help shape a fast-growing startup at a pivotal moment
Work directly with founders on a high-impact cross-company role
Build the entire People function from the ground up
Join a team pushing the boundaries of AI for cybersecurity
Equity package and early ownership
Flexible location policy with a vibrant office in Paris’ 9th arrondissement
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