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Consultant to Support our People Lead (Part-Time)

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Tunisia
Think-it

Job Description

Hi! We’re so happy that you’re here.

Think-it is a software engineering collective on a mission to leverage technology to regenerate our planet and advance human potential. Our global team helps organizations around the world build digital solutions for a sustainable future.

We’re partnering with brands like BMW, SoundCloud, Hala Systems, and some of the most disruptive and ambitious startups globally. With a focus on climate tech, health tech and new frontier technologies, we engage with teams who have the vision, resources, and grit required to generate a significant, meaningful impact. Our collective brings in the necessary expertise in DevOps and Cloud, Data Science and Data Engineering, and Web and Mobile Development.

Founded in 2017, Think-it is home to a diverse community of changemakers — we represent 10+ nationalities, and 40% of us are women. We’re proud to be backed by mission-aligned partners, and our goals are people- and planet-centric.

Job Description

The Challenge

Are you someone who thrives in providing leadership and guidance to high-performing teams while keeping them motivated and on track? Do you have a passion for problem-solving and supporting people to ensure things run smoothly especially when the main leader is away? We might just have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a dedicated and flexible Consultant to Support our People Lead (Part-Time). This position will require you to step in as an advisor and leader when needed, providing critical support during the People Lead's absences due to health or vacation. This role is dynamic and may require varied hours, with some months involving 40% capacity and others 0%, but a guaranteed amount every month.

You’ll need to be an expert in HR, able to inspire our close-knit team, and embody our values of trust, truthfulness with kindness, and a “learn-it-all” mindset. Your support will play a key role in ensuring our team stays productive, engaged, and motivated while maintaining smooth operations.

Key responsibilities

  • Leadership & Advisory Role: Stepping in as a team leader during the People Lead’s absence, guiding the team, solving blockers, and ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly.
  • People Representation to the Tessellation: Acting as the point of contact for all People-related matters in front of the board, solving challenges, and ensuring the team’s voice is heard and represented.
  • Project Management: Taking on an advisory and project manager role for ongoing projects, managing blockers, keeping timelines in check, and inspiring the team to deliver their best work.

Flexible Engagement: The role will be on-demand, with variable capacity depending on the People Lead’s needs, but a guaranteed monthly lump sum. Some months may require more hands-on support, others less so.

Requirements

What we’re looking for

  • A strong work ethic, self-drive, and thirst for learning
  • Common sense, reliability, and a natural drive to keep things organized
  • Problem-solving skills to get things done
  • Digital native with excitement to leverage the full potential of tools such as Slack, Notion, etc.
  • Experience in Start-ups / Scale-ups
  • 10+ years of experience in human resources, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or executive role within a high-growth tech company.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing HR strategies in a fast-paced, scaling environment, ideally in a startup or scale up.
  • You’ll need the ability to inspire the team, serve as a trusted partner to the current People Lead, and provide a calming presence when challenges arise.
  • A problem-solver who can think on their feet and guide the team with minimal need for oversight.
  • Professional written and verbal fluency in English

Who you are

  • You are an aspiring leader. You enjoy interacting with people, and bring passion and persistence to your work to figure out a way where others would give up to get what's needed to help the team advance.
  • You are detail-oriented. You keep yourself and your work highly organized despite juggling multiple priorities, and also pay attention to the details that others might overlook.
  • You are self-motivated. You take initiative, are naturally curious, and can learn new things quickly while continuing to deliver a wow experience on the job.
  • You are a shipper. You respect deadlines, accomplish your work autonomously, and have experience setting a positive example for self-management to your peers.
  • You are people-centric. You care for your peers and have the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment involving diverse stakeholders, and enjoy helping others grow.

It would be great if you also have:

  • Experience in Labour Law, Basics in compliance; Languages: French, Arabic or German
  • IT or sales background in EMEA

Benefits

What we offer you:

  • Fantastic growth opportunity to support an amazing team with purpose.
  • Autonomous and remote-friendly workplace culture (we don't have working hours and you can work from anywhere as long as you have steady internet connection and laptop).s
  • Team activities and reflections
  • Peer-to-peer learning and development
  • Globally conscious culture invested in the ethical use of technology to solve real problems
  • A lifetime community of like-minded change makers

Think-it is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability, or perceived disability. Want to learn more? Check out our Culture Handbook here.🚀

QUICK TIP: Make sure to send us your CV in ENGLISH. No need for a cover letter 😎

Advice from our career coach

I'm excited to share insights on the Consultant to Support our People Lead (Part-Time) role at Think-it, a software engineering collective focused on sustainability and human potential. As an expert career coach, I would advise applicants to emphasize their experience in HR and leadership, along with a passion for problem-solving and team support. Here are some key tips to help candidates stand out:

  • Highlight your strong work ethic, self-drive, and thirst for learning.
  • Showcase your problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and experience in Start-ups / Scale-ups.
  • Emphasize your experience in human resources, especially in high-growth tech companies.
  • Demonstrate your ability to inspire teams, maintain smooth operations, and represent the team's voice effectively.
  • Show how you are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and people-centric, focusing on collaboration and team growth.
  • If possible, mention any additional skills such as experience in Labour Law, compliance, IT, or sales background in EMEA.

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About the job

Sep 29, 2024

Part-time

  1. TN Tunisia

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