Head of People

FP Markets Group of Companies is a well-established multi-regulated broker, found in Australia, offering traders access to CFD trading on Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks and Cryptocurrencies. We are growing and looking to recruit a Global Head of People & Culture in our Cyprus office - a certified Great Place to Work.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the Senior Management Team to achieve the Group's vision & strategy and continue to develop and grow the People & Culture function which is central to a global company with a professional, friendly and results-driven culture.

Reporting to: CEO

Company size: 300+

Team size: 9

Responsibilities:

HR Business Partnership

• Act as a strategic advisor and coach to managers and employees, providing support on organizational changes, team dynamics, individual development, and conflict resolution
• Lead workforce planning and organizational design efforts to support scalable and sustainable growth.

Performance Management Leadership

• Enhance and lead the performance management framework to support a high-performance culture
• Drive goal setting, reviews, feedback, and career development initiatives
• Use performance data to identify trends, improve outcomes, and guide strategic decisions

Strategic Partnership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy that supports organizational goals
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align the people and culture strategy with the company's mission, values, and growth plans
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters

Culture & Leadership Development

• Champion a high-performance, inclusive culture rooted in organizational values and feedback
• Use engagement surveys and feedback to assess and improve employee experience
• Lead initiatives that boost engagement, wellbeing, communication, and recognition

Talent Development & Succession Planning

• Collaborate with department heads to identify high-potential talent and design succession plans
• Oversee learning and development initiatives that build capability and support performance excellence
• Champion coaching, mentoring, and continuous feedback throughout the organization

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead  and oversee a high-performing HR team across core HR functions:Talent Acquisition, People Operations and Learning & Development leads ensuring consistent recruitment, onboarding and performance management, people operations infrastructure, global learning and development strategies

Internal Communications

• Develop and oversee an HR-driven internal communications strategy

Total Rewards & Recognition

• Oversee the strategy for compensation, benefits, employee experience, recognition, and wellbeing programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business goals

Compliance & Policy Governance

• Establish and maintain a strong infrastructure, ensuring effective systems, HR analytics, and legal compliance across jurisdictions. Oversee and update HR policies and global employment practices aligned with business needs and regulations

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field
• Relevant HR certifications or qualifications (e.g. CIPD, SHRM) are a plus
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a senior leadership role within international and multicultural organizations
• Proven track record of leading strategic HR initiatives across the full employee lifecycle
• Strong understanding of HR disciplines: culture & leadership, L&D, rewards, compliance, performance, and employee experience
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed, and geographically dispersed organization
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate metrics into insights and action
• Fluent in English (Greek or other languages are a plus)

The ideal candidate will exhibit: an ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner; demonstrated ability to produce results, prioritize and perform a variety of tasks on short notice within demanding deadlines; and proven ability to work under pressure.

Our offer:

• A certified Great Place to Work  reflecting our commitment to a positive culture, employee well-being, and support
• Welcoming, young and multicultural team with approachable leadership
• Ability to contribute to dynamic business at a growth phase
• High level of autonomy, support of ideas and putting your expertise into the best practices for the company
• Continuous personal development, training budget, growth with the company and opportunity to learn from industry leaders
• Competitive remuneration, regular salary reviews and performance-based incentive schemes
• Vibrant company life: from team activities to global celebrations
• New beautiful office in an easily accessible location with company-provided fruits, breakfasts and lunches
• Free access to multiple sports and wellness facilities across the country + access to mental health platform
• Free company-provided parking
• Medical insurance and pension fund after probation period
• A gift and a day off on your Birthday
• Visa and work permit support if required

Journey to FP Markets:

• Interview with the P&C team to access the match to our culture and team dynamics (1 hour)
• Interview with the senior management to assess match to the job and discuss role expectations (1 hour)
• Final interview with the Founder (45 min)

Join our team and be a part of a professional, rapidly-growing company operating in a multicultural environment