People and Culture Lead

pAt MegaCool Technologies, we’re tackling one of AI’s biggest physical challenges: bHeat /b. Our proprietary Smartfins technology enables ultra-efficient cooling for next-generation data centers and high-performance computing. /p pWe’re a lean, fast-moving deep-tech startup connecting advanced generative design software with precision hardware manufacturing. /p pAs bPeople and Culture Lead /b, you will shape and drive our people strategy, organizational design, talent acquisition, and workplace culture across our expanding operations in Belgium and the US. /p pYou will work closely with bExecutive Leadership, Engineering, Operations, Commercial, and Finance /b to build a high-performing, international team and scalable HR infrastructure as we scale. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul lipbStrategic People Leadership: /b Partner closely with executive leadership to design, align, and execute the company’s headcount planning, organizational design, and people strategy. /p /li lipbCulture, Community Internal Events: /b Champion and nurture a healthy, ambitious, and collaborative company culture. Take the lead on organizing internal events and rituals (all-hands, vision and company updates, HR/learning sessions, offsites, and team-building activities) to keep the team aligned and engaged. /p /li lipbEmployer Branding External Culture Visibility: /b Ensure MegaCool’s culture and values are visible, authentic, and compelling to the outside world—enhancing our employer brand across hiring channels, social platforms, and community touchpoints to attract top-tier talent. /p /li lipbFull-Cycle Talent Acquisition: /b Lead end-to-end recruitment for specialized deep-tech, engineering (CFD, thermal, software), operations, and commercial roles across international talent markets. /p /li lipbMulti-Entity HR Operations: /b Oversee day-to-day HR operations, employment contracts, payroll administration, and local labor law compliance across Belgium and US entities. /p /li lipbCompensation Benefits (Total Rewards): /b Structure competitive compensation benchmarks, mobility budgets, health packages, and incentive/ESOP frameworks aligned with startup scaling stages. /p /li lipbOnboarding Offboarding Lifecycle: /b Design structured, frictionless onboarding and offboarding workflows that integrate seamlessly with IT security, lab access, and tooling. /p /li lipbPerformance Growth Frameworks: /b Implement pragmatic performance review cadences, career development ladders, and continuous feedback mechanisms for technical and non-technical teams. /p /li lipbGovernance Security Compliance: /b Own the People and HR controls required for ISO 27001/ISMS governance, including background screening, policy sign-offs, and compliance records. /p /li lipbPeople Systems Analytics: /b Maintain a lean HR system and provide regular people analytics to support operational and leadership decisions. /p /li /ul h3What You Bring /h3 ul lipExperience in a bPeople Lead, People Culture Manager, Head of People, or Senior HR Business Partner /b role, ideally within a high-growth startup, scale-up, or tech/engineering company. /p /li lipPassion for culture building, employee engagement, internal communication, and employer branding. /p /li lipStrong knowledge of bBelgian employment frameworks, labor regulations, and payroll operations /b, with a solid understanding of international/US employment practices. /p /li lipProven track record in bsourcing and hiring technical and non-technical talent /b in competitive hiring markets. /p /li lipHands-on experience designing btotal rewards, employee benefits, and performance management systems /b. /p /li lipStrong emotional intelligence, structured communication, and stakeholder-management skills. /p /li lipHands-on, proactive mindset suited to building processes from the ground up in a bfast-moving startup environment /b. /p /li lipFluent bEnglish /b; Dutch is a strong plus. /p /li /ul h3Nice to Have /h3 ul lipExperience working in a bdeep-tech, hardware, semiconductor, or advanced engineering environment /b. /p /li lipFamiliarity with bISO 27001 / ISMS /b compliance requirements for HR controls. /p /li lipExperience managing transatlantic teams or international mobility (visas, cross-border setups, PEO/EOR). /p /li /ul h3Why MegaCool? /h3 pJoin a lean deep-tech team developing cooling technology for the next generation of AI infrastructure.br/You will have direct ownership of our people foundation and a unique opportunity to build the team, culture, and operational practices from an early growth stage into global scale. /p