Studocu was founded on the principle that equal access to study notes reduces inequality between students. Today, we make it easy for more than 45+ million students to share notes monthly and use cutting-edge AI learning tools (like Quizzes, AI Chat, and Ask-AI) to help them ace their study goals. The product was a rocket ship from day one and has shown strong product-market fit on every continent with enviable YoY growth, making us a key player in the exploding EdTech space.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT HERE

This role is not for a standard HR professional; we are looking for someone to take a strategic seat on our management team. We are with five leaders (including yourself) in the MT, and together, we set the direction for the company and make big and small decisions. We get involved in each other’s business and expect you to immerse yourself in the broader business - and help us make the right choices.
It’s a fun, warm, and friendly environment, and at the same time, we are also passionate and highly driven. Our culture is unique. And we know everyone says that… you’ll have to meet us to experience it.

EXPERIENCE AND MINDSET WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Business, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, of which at least 5+ years leading the overall People team in a scaling international organisation.
• Solid track record in optimizing People operations and driving strategic workforce initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Empathetic personality with strong organizational awareness and ability to navigate company culture.
• Team player with peer influence skills, able to serve as a credible and trusted partner across all areas of the business.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and execute efficiently.
• Ownership mindset: proactive in identifying solutions to business challenges.

YOUR ROLE AS CHRO WILL BE BOTH STRATEGIC AND HANDS-ON, WITH A FOCUS ON:

• Organizational Leadership: Working closely with the CEO and other executives to shape and execute the company’s business strategy.
• Culture and Talent strategy: Shaping a strong, unified culture while driving initiatives to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
• Scaling and Process Optimization: Ensuring efficient alignment between people strategies and business goals to drive sustainable growth.
• Development and Growth: Enable individuals, teams and managers to achieve outstanding company-wide results.