VP of People

At Dexory, we are building advanced, software led robotics solutions that are redefining global logistics. Our multidisciplinary teams‑spanning hardware, manufacturing, software, AI, and commercial‑operate with pace, precision, and shared purpose. We are united by a collective ambition to deliver meaningful impact at scale. We value ideas over hierarchy and execution over intent. We are builders, operators, and innovators committed to shaping the future of our industry. This is a rare opportunity to join a company at a pivotal stage of growth and transformation. This role requires a minimum of three days per week onsite at our Wallingford location. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every listed requirement but bring the mindset, potential, and values aligned to our mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global People strategy aligned with Dexory's growth trajectory and business objectives.
• Partner with the executive team to shape organisational design, workforce planning, and long term talent strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on organisational effectiveness, leadership capability, culture, and performance.
• Build scalable People infrastructure to enable sustainable, international growth.

Operational Excellence & Governance

• Lead end to end global HR operations, ensuring best in class delivery across the employee lifecycle.
• Establish robust governance frameworks, policies, and systems to support scale and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to UK and international employment legislation and regulatory standards.
• Optimise HR technology, data analytics, and reporting to inform strategic decision making.

Talent, Performance & Leadership Development

• Architect and embed high impact performance management frameworks that drive accountability and results.
• Lead succession planning and leadership development to strengthen organisational capability.
• Oversee employee lifecycle excellence, with a focus on onboarding, engagement, and retention.
• Partner with Talent leadership on strategic workforce planning and global hiring initiatives.

Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience

• Champion a high performance, values led, and inclusive culture.
• Lead engagement strategy and organisational health diagnostics.
• Manage complex employee relations matters with sound judgement and commercial pragmatism.
• Drive global diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities.

International Growth & Transformation

• Enable global workforce expansion, including entity setup, EOR models, and cross border employment frameworks.
• Operate effectively within matrixed, geographically distributed organisations.
• Lead organisational change and transformation initiatives in dynamic environments.
• Identify and mitigate HR risks across multiple jurisdictions.

People Leadership

• Build, lead, and scale a high performing People function.
• Develop capability across both specialist and generalist HR disciplines.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence within the team.

Experience & Capabilities

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant senior leadership exposure.
• Demonstrated success in high growth start up and scale up environments.
• Proven ability to build and scale HR infrastructure in complex, fast moving organisations.
• Strong expertise in UK employment law, with international experience preferred.
• Track record of leading organisational change and supporting rapid growth.
• Highly commercial, with strong business acumen and executive presence.
• Experience partnering closely with founders and executive teams.

Desirable

• Experience within technology, robotics, logistics, SaaS, or similarly scaling sectors.
• Exposure to funding rounds, M&A activity, or organisational restructuring.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Experience implementing and optimising HRIS platforms.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capability.
• Deep commitment to building high performing teams and systems.
• Resilient, adaptable, and effective in ambiguity.
• High emotional intelligence and exceptional stakeholder management.
• Data driven with strong analytical capability.
• Pragmatic, outcome oriented, and execution focused.

Benefits

• Performance: High standards, outstanding results
• Impact: Big challenges, bigger results
• Commitment: All in, every time
• One team: One mission, shared success

You Will Also Receive

• Private healthcare via Bupa with 24/7 medical helpline
• Life insurance
• Income protection
• Pension: 4+% employee with option to opt into salary exchange, 5% employer
• Employee Assistance Programme - mental wellbeing, financial and legal advice/support
• 25 holidays per year
• Full meals onsite in Wallingford
• Fun team events on and offsite, snacks of all kinds in the office

AAP/EEO Statement

Dexory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note: We are unable to provide relocation or sponsorship for this role.