Head of HR
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About the Role
Mintlayer seeks a Head of HR to build the people function for a blockchain startup scaling from under 20 to 100+ headcount. You will design hiring infrastructure, compensation frameworks, and employer brand across crypto and finance talent markets.
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Responsibilities
- Build Mintlayer's full hiring infrastructure: ATS, sourcing strategy, interview frameworks, offer mechanics, and onboarding programs
- Design compensation and leveling frameworks calibrated to Abu Dhabi market rates and global remote benchmarks, with ML token allocation and vesting structures
- Shape Mintlayer's employer brand across both crypto native and institutional finance talent markets
- Manage the full employee lifecycle: UAE employment contracts, cross border contractor agreements, performance reviews, and promotion criteria
- Build and maintain HR policies across all active jurisdictions: UAE, EU, and distributed contractor geographies
- Partner with department heads on workforce planning tied directly to 2026 roadmap milestones
- Report to the CEO on headcount progression, attrition risk, and organizational health as the company scales
Requirements
- 8+ years HR leadership in a tech or fintech startup scaling phase
- Experience building people functions from under 20 to 100+ headcount
- Familiarity with UAE employment law and cross border contractor structures
- Strong EQ to manage diverse teams (Bitcoin builders, TradFi executives, DAO architects)
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About The Role
- Mintlayer is on a mission to become the UAE's first blockchain unicorn. The hires made in 2026 will define whether we get there. This role builds the people function for a company at the intersection of Bitcoin protocol engineering and institutional finance.
What You Will Own
- Build Mintlayer's full hiring infrastructure: ATS, sourcing strategy, interview frameworks, offer mechanics, and onboarding programs
- Design compensation and leveling frameworks calibrated to Abu Dhabi market rates and global remote benchmarks, with ML token allocation and vesting structures
- Shape Mintlayer's employer brand across both crypto native and institutional finance talent markets
- Manage the full employee lifecycle: UAE employment contracts, cross border contractor agreements, performance reviews, and promotion criteria
- Build and maintain HR policies across all active jurisdictions: UAE, EU, and distributed contractor geographies
- Partner with department heads on workforce planning tied directly to 2026 roadmap milestones
- Report to the CEO on headcount progression, attrition risk, and organizational health as the company scales
What You Bring
- 8+ years HR leadership in a tech or fintech startup scaling phase
- Experience building people functions from under 20 to 100+ headcount
- Familiarity with UAE employment law and cross border contractor structures
- Strong EQ, this org spans Bitcoin builders, TradFi executives, and DAO architects simultaneously
Benefits
- Comprehensive, high tier medical insurance with preventative medicine, annual executive health screenings, and diagnostic check ups
- Monthly fitness allowances for premier gyms and studios, plus internal wellness initiatives
- Salary paid in your choice of fiat, Bitcoin, or stablecoins. ML token allocation and vesting for senior roles
- Full assistance with UAE residency visas and relocation to Abu Dhabi for on site roles
- Structured flexibility across on site, hybrid, and fully remote roles. Core overlap hours respected across time zones
- Periodic gatherings with the full team around the world
Important Notice
- Mintlayer will never charge any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Apply only through official links on mintlayer.com.
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