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| 1 | +# People & Culture Lead |
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| 4 | +**Location**: Remote (with occasional travel as needed)\ |
| 5 | +**Reporting to**: Executive Director |
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| 8 | +At Intersect, we are a member-led organization supporting Cardano’s decentralized governance, open-source technology, and long-term resilience. As we grow, we’re looking for a People & Culture Lead to help us build a thriving, values-driven team and strengthen our ability to serve the community. |
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| 10 | +This is a key role for someone passionate about fostering positive team dynamics, supporting individuals to do their best work, and upholding a culture rooted in transparency, collaboration, and servant leadership. |
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| 12 | +You will work closely with the leadership team to ensure our people practices align with our mission and enable Intersect to empower our members effectively. |
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| 14 | +### Key responsibilities |
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| 16 | +* Be a bastion of Intersect’s culture, ensuring our values of openness, accountability, and member empowerment are reflected in how we operate. |
| 17 | +* Develop and implement HR policies and practices that foster a supportive, high-performing work environment. |
| 18 | +* Support leadership in designing career progression pathways and professional development opportunities, helping staff grow their skills and contributions. |
| 19 | +* Champion employee engagement and wellbeing, ensuring every team member has the support to succeed. |
| 20 | +* Lead recruitment efforts, from crafting role descriptions to onboarding, to attract diverse and mission-aligned talent. |
| 21 | +* Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on people and organizational health. |
| 22 | +* Support managers with guidance on team dynamics, employee relations, and performance. |
| 23 | +* Partner with leadership to strengthen organizational structure and ways of working. |
| 24 | +* Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all people processes. |
| 25 | +* Maintain compliance with employment law and HR best practices across jurisdictions. |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +### About you |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +* Proven experience in a People/HR management role, ideally in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment with 5+years of experience. |
| 30 | +* Strong understanding of culture building and organizational dynamics. |
| 31 | +* Skilled in designing and delivering career progression frameworks and professional development initiatives. |
| 32 | +* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels. |
| 33 | +* Comfortable balancing strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. |
| 34 | +* HR qualification (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent) is highly desirable. |
| 35 | +* Alignment with servant-leadership principles and understanding of how to empower members rather than direct them. |
| 36 | +* Knowledge of Cardano and its ecosystem is a significant advantage. |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +### Why join Intersect? |
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| 40 | +Intersect is a lean, member-driven organization stewarding critical infrastructure for Cardano and enabling its decentralized governance. This is an opportunity to shape the way we work, nurture a strong and inclusive culture, and support a global team making a meaningful impact. |
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| 42 | +Here, we practice servant leadership - our job is to empower our members and community to take the network forward. As People & Culture Lead, you will be at the heart of making that possible by helping our team thrive. |
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| 44 | +To apply, please send a cover note and CV to [email protected] |
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