Head of People

Full-timeHybrid
Amsterdam · Sofia · Londonvia bunq CareersPosted Oct 29, 2026
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About this role

At bunq, People is a core business function. We use data, technology and automation to help our people perform at their best and enable bunq to scale internationally.

As VP/ Head of People, you will turn bunq’s mission and business priorities into a clear global People strategy. You’ll take ownership of hiring, performance, development and retention, ensuring every initiative solves a real business problem and delivers measurable results.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines strong commercial judgment with genuine People expertise. You’ll identify bottlenecks, improve systems and work closely with leaders to build high-performing teams and an environment where people can grow and succeed.

Take ownership

  • Understand bunq’s mission, vision and business priorities.
  • Translate them into a clear, outcome-driven People strategy.
  • Build scalable systems that help employees perform, develop and succeed.
  • Hire and retain the right people in roles where they can make the greatest impact.
  • Provide employees with the tools, training and feedback they need to perform at their best.
  • Help leaders set clear expectations, develop their teams and address underperformance.
  • Strengthen a culture built on connection, ownership and high performance.
  • Continuously improve People initiatives using data, feedback and measurable outcomes.

Before you apply

  • 1Which parts of your CV prove experience with this kind of role?
  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
  • 3What details from the original source listing should you confirm before applying?

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