Head of People at Prior Labs

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recruiting, People Operations, Culture, Leadership, Talent Development, HR Systems, Communication, Empathy, Judgment, Ownership, Urgency, Execution

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Join Prior Labs! Who We Are: Prior Labs is building breakthrough foundation models that understand spreadsheets and databases—the backbone of science and business. Foundation models have transformed text and images, but structured data has remained largely untouched. We’re tackling this $100B+ opportunity to revolutionize how we approach scientific discovery, medical research, financial modeling, and business intelligence. Our Impact: We aim to be the world-leading organization working on structured data. Our TabPFN v2 model, recently published in Nature, sets the new state-of-the-art for small structured data. Our models have gained significant traction with 1M+ downloads and 3,500+ GitHub stars. We are now building the next generation of models that combine AI advancements with specialized architectures for structured data. Backing and Momentum: With €9M in pre-seed funding from top-tier investors including Balderton Capital, XTX Ventures, and Hector Foundation—and support from leaders at Hugging Face, DeepMind, and Silo AI—we’re moving rapidly toward commercialization. Read more about our vision on our blog. About the role We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Head of People to build and lead our people function as we scale. This role will own recruiting, people operations, culture, and talent development, with a mandate to create a high-performance, values-driven environment where exceptional people can do the best work of their careers. Recruiting Build and execute a top-tier hiring engine across technical, product, GTM, and operations roles Own end-to-end hiring: sourcing, screening, candidate experience, closing, and onboarding Partner with founders and hiring managers to define role scopes, scorecards, and interview processes Develop and manage talent pipelines, including proactive talent mapping and outreach Drive employer branding and high-leverage recruiting programs People Operations Design scalable HR processes across onboarding, performance management, comp and leveling, career development, and employee engagement Implement systems for payroll, benefits, compliance, and HRIS as we expand across markets Develop clear policies and frameworks that support autonomy, accountability, and rapid iteration Culture & Leadership Be a cultural steward and enable a performance-oriented, mission-aligned environment Coach managers and support team development as the company grows Build rituals, communication rhythms, and recognition programs that support clarity, trust, and momentum Support founders in scaling organizational structure and communication as the team expands What we are looking for Experience building and scaling People functions in high-growth startups or fast-moving tech companies. Experience with AI companies is preferred Proven experience managing recruiting end-to-end, including technical hiring for AI & ML talent Strong intuition for talent, culture, and organizational design Experience building HR systems, policies, and processes from early-stage to scale Excellent communication, empathy, and judgment Bias for ownership, urgency, and execution Location Offices in Freiburg, Germany - a university city at the edge of the Black Forest, Switzerland and France, and Berlin—a global tech hub and one of Europe’s most dynamic cities Benefits Competitive compensation package with meaningful equity 30 days of paid vacation + public holidays Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, transportation, and fitness Work with a world-class team and build the entire People Org Our Commitments We believe the best products and teams come from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. That’s why we welcome applications from people of all identities and walks of life, especially anyone who’s ever felt discouraged by "not checking every box." We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment and providing equal opportunities regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin, disabilities, or any other traits that make you who you are.

Responsibilities

The Head of People will build and lead the people function, focusing on recruiting, people operations, culture, and talent development. This role aims to create a high-performance, values-driven environment for exceptional talent.