Chief People Officer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Oficina Plaza España

About this role

The Chief People Officer (CPO) will design and implement a People strategy that aligns seamlessly with Jotelulu’s mission, values, and ambitious growth objectives. As a champion of our collaborative culture, you will introduce best-in-class HR practices and lead initiatives to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. This role is pivotal in fostering a motivated, well-trained, and continuously growing workforce while building a world-class team through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.
We seek a people-first leader who blends strategic vision with hands-on execution. Your leadership will drive transformative initiatives that empower our team to thrive and ensure Jotelulu is recognized as an employer of choice.

You will
Culture and Employee Engagement
  • Strengthen and scale Jotelulu’s collaborative and innovation-driven culture as the company grows
  • Develop and implement initiatives to foster employee engagement, well-being, and a sense of belonging.
  • Actively listen to employee feedback through regular surveys and check-ins, ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Promote company values across all levels to maintain alignment with Jotelulu’s mission.
Talent Acquisition and Retention
  • Design and execute a strategic recruitment plan to attract top technical and business talent.
  • Develop and promote a strong employer brand that positions Jotelulu as the company of choice for top talent.
  • Lead initiatives to improve employee retention, focusing on career development, recognition programs, and growth opportunities.
  • Partner with hiring managers to streamline the recruitment process and ensure hiring quality.
Learning, Development, and Growth
  • Build and implement a robust learning and development program to upskill and reskill employees at all levels
  • Develop leadership and management training initiatives to ensure our leaders inspire, motivate, and empower their teams
  • Foster career progression by implementing frameworks for internal mobility, goal setting, and professional growth
Motivation and Performance Management
  • Establish transparent and impactful performance management systems that drive accountability, recognition, and results
  • Create reward and incentive programs that align individual and team performance with company goals
  • Champion a culture of feedback, continuous improvement, and employee recognition
HR Operations and Workforce Planning
  • Oversee all HR operations, including policies, processes, compliance, and HR tools, ensuring scalability and efficiency
  • Collaborate with leadership to design and implement workforce planning, ensuring the company has the right talent in place to meet growth objectives
  • Utilize HR analytics to track key metrics (e.g., retention, engagement, performance) and inform decision-making
Languages
  • Spanish native
  • English proficiency
  • French & Portuguese valuable
What We Are Looking For
Extensive Experience:
  • 8+ years in HR/People leadership roles, including 3+ years in senior or executive positions, ideally within fast-scaling tech environments.
  • Proven success in building and scaling HR strategies in high-growth organizations.
HR Expertise:
  • Talent acquisition, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
  • Strong background in learning, training, and leadership development programs.
  • Experience implementing performance management systems and employee recognition initiatives.
Strategic and Hands-On Leadership:
  • Ability to develop long-term People strategies while engaging in day-to-day execution.
  • Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, and develop top technical and business talent.
Culture Builder:
  • Proven success in strengthening and scaling thriving company cultures.
Data-Driven Decision-Making:
  • Proficiency in leveraging HR metrics to drive decisions and measure success.
Operational Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of HR operations, compliance, and workforce planning.
Exceptional Communication Skills:
  • Outstanding interpersonal and leadership abilities, with a people-first approach that fosters trust and alignment across all levels.
Tech-Savvy:
  • Experienced in using HR tools and systems to automate and optimize people processes.
About us
JOTELULU is a pioneering European cloud service provider, uniquely focused on serving IT companies. 
While cloud services spending in Europe is expected to reach several billions in the next years, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are still an enormously underserved segment. More than 70% of European SMEs do not use any cloud services whatsoever.Jotelulu, through IT companies, has managed to change the way things are done and has cracked the code in order to reach this SME segment. We have a unique opportunity to play a leading role in enabling the digitalization of European SMEs with a solution for IT partners that covers the entire cloud service lifestyle.Our competitive edge lies in our white-label solution, meticulously crafted for IT companies. This approach not only bridges the gap in the market but also addresses the specific challenges that IT companies face with conventional providers:

  • Simplicity: We streamline the complexity inherent in existing cloud platforms, making our services easy to sell and manage.
  • Profitability for our Partners: Our model ensures enhanced profit margins, a stark contrast to the slim returns typically seen in this sector.
  • Afordability for SME’s: Our services are designed to be cost-effective, making advanced cloud solutions accessible to SMEs without compromising on quality.
Our own public cloud infrastructure is self-managed, with data centers located in Madrid and Paris, ensuring reliability and top-tier performance.Currently, JOTELULU is entering an exhilarating phase of expansion across Europe and Latam, broadening our offerings to IT companies. This growth reflects our core ethos—a ProductEngineering mindset that remains the cornerstone of our approach.

How do we achieve this? By living our J.O.T.E. values every single day:
  • Joy: People who feel happy and confident are more likely to try new things and are better equipped to face challenges.
  • Ownership: Taking the initiative to deliver positive results, being accountable for the outcome of your actions.
  • Trust: Building trust internally, through care and appreciation for our employees, and externally, with our customers, who are the core of our business.
  • Effectiveness: Combining intelligence, imagination, and knowledge to achieve results.
Join us at JOTELULU on this exciting journey as we redefine cloud services for IT companies and their SME clients.


What we offer:

:gráfico_con_tendencia_ascendente: An opportunity for personal and professional growth, supported by high functioning teams and the exciting challenges that come with joining a company at the start of its growth trajectory.

:corazón_púrpura: An inclusive and upbeat work environment: leave your suit behind... we’re a t-shirt and converse kind of place! More importantly, our company culture promotes diversity and inclusion. The personality and opinions of each of our team members are important and valid, and we aim to offer all employees a safe environment where they can be themselves and thrive

:portapapeles: An environment free of bureaucracy and corporate constraints; a culture where your opinion is highly valued and appreciated.

:balanza: Flexibility: a great work-life balance.

:casa_con_jardín: Offices in the center of Madrid and flexible working model.

:libros: Professional growth: For training courses related to your role.

:tarjeta_de_crédito: Flexible compensation: you'll be able to include your monthly expenses in meals and transportation into your payroll.

:estetoscopio: Health care: we have optional health insurance as flexible retribution

:manos_levantadas: Feedback and transparent culture: feedback is the breakfast of champions, and we take it seriously. We have a real-time and honest feedback culture, with monthly formal 1to1 sessions with your manager, a performance evaluation plan (with semestral evaluations) and monthly all-hands meetings to understand all the business information you need!

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