Head of People

Murphy AI is a next-generation debt collection platform powered by artificial intelligence, designed to optimize recovery rates while maintaining respectful and personalized communication. Our advanced automation streamlines the process of collecting overdue invoices for businesses, providing a seamless and effective solution.

At Murphy AI, we're tackling one of the toughest challenges in fintech: making debt recovery more efficient, autonomous and scalable. Our AI-powered agents adapt instantly, engaging with debtors across channels like voice, email and sms to maximize results while preserving trust. By combining advanced artificial intelligence with powerful automation, we're setting a new standard for how businesses recover payments.

As a fast-growing startup that has already made an impact within less than a year in the market, we are building a talented team to scale our operations and drive our vision forward

About The Role
As
Head of People
, your mission is to build and scale the People function at Murphy from the ground up. You won't be maintaining an existing system , you'll be designing it, implementing it, and evolving it with purpose and clarity.

You'll be responsible for ensuring Murphy has a strong culture, an efficient organization, and a motivated, high-performing team. This role blends strategic thinking, how Murphy should grow as an organization, with hands-on execution, what systems, tools, and rituals we need today to get there.

You'll work closely with the CEO and the leadership team as a trusted partner in everything related to people, culture, and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• People Strategy & Foundations
• Define the vision, structure, and roadmap for the People function from scratch.
• Design an integrated People strategy aligned with Murphy's goals and values.
• Establish the core pillars of People: compensation, growth, culture, feedback, performance, and wellbeing.
• People Operations, compensation & Compliance
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations: payroll, contracts, benefits, time off, and employee documentation.
• Ensure legal and labor compliance across different countries (in partnership with external providers).
• Implement scalable, transparent HR systems and processes.
• Talent Acquisition
• Design and lead Murphy's hiring strategy to scale the team.
• Partner with hiring managers on role definition, interview processes, and candidate experience.
• Be the first point of contact for candidates, leading the initial interview stage to assess culture fit and potential.
• Act as the owner of the entire hiring journey, ensuring every process is efficient, consistent, and delivers an excellent experience for both candidates and hiring teams.
• Strengthen Murphy's employer brand by authentically communicating our culture and mission.
• Culture, Leadership & Development
• Safeguard and evolve Murphy's culture as the company grows.
• Develop leadership programs and operational systems that drive team effectiveness and high performance.
• Design rituals, frameworks, and initiatives that sustain connection, autonomy, and engagement.
• Coach and support Heads and Managers in leadership, feedback, and team development.
• Build programs for performance reviews, 360 feedback, and career development.
• Strategic Business Partner
• Actively participate in organizational decisions: structure, compensation, equity, leveling, and career paths.
• Use People analytics and insights to inform business decisions.
• Represent both sides of the culture: the voice of people in business strategy, and the voice of the business to the team.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in generalist People roles, including 2+ years leading teams or departments.
• Proven experience building People functions or teams from scratch in startups or scale-ups.
• Strong understanding of HR operations: payroll, compliance, contracts, and day-to-day management.
• Hands-on experience in Talent Acquisition and manager enablement.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with execution excellence.
• Outstanding communication and empathy skills.
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

Nice to have

• Experience in fast-paced tech or startup environments.

What We Offer

Salary
: €50k – €60k gross/year

Stock options
: Because we all build Murphy together – you'll own a piece of what we're creating.

Impact
: Be part of our startup journey from day one, playing a key role in our growth and building something meaningful from the ground up.

Learning
: Continuous development through trainings, knowledge-sharing, and exposure to other top-tier startups in our ecosystem.

Healthy meals
: No more boring tupperware – enjoy daily meals with Nora Foods & Kombo. We cover 50% of each order

Cobee card
: Flexible compensation for transport and restaurants, so you can make the most of your net salary.

Ride into work:
Forget traffic jams – hop on your Panot e-bike and cruise to the office We cover 50% of your subscription.

Hybrid & Flexible
: Our default setup is hybrid – 3 days a week at our office in Poblenou, surrounded by a thriving tech scene, and 2 days of remote work. But if there's one thing that defines us, it's flexibility: we trust you to organize your time and space in the way that helps you do your best work.

Our Process
We believe that hiring is a two-way street: while we get to know you, you also deserve the chance to understand who we are, how we work, and what makes Murphy AI special. Here's what you can expect:

First Interview – Getting to Know You
A conversation with a future teammate who's excited to find a new colleague. We'll talk about your story, what drives you, and what you're looking for next—no trick questions, just a genuine exchange.

Second Interview – Deep Dive
You'll meet the Hiring Manager and potentially another team member. This is a more technical discussion where we explore your skills in detail, walk through real scenarios, and answer any questions you might have about the role.

Tech Assessment or Business Case
A practical exercise to see how you approach challenges similar to those you'd tackle at Murphy. You'll have time to reflect and showcase your thinking—no rush, no surprises.

Coffee at the Office with the Founders
Finally, you'll join us in our Barcelona office for a relaxed coffee with the founders and the Hiring Manager. It's the perfect opportunity to experience our culture firsthand and meet more of the team who could soon be your colleagues.

To learn more about how we hire and what to expect at every step, feel free to explore our Hiring Guide

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone, regardless of background, identity, or experience, feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success, and we actively foster an environment where all voices are heard and respected.