Pearl Renua

Global People Lead with extensive experience designing and scaling people systems in distributed and mission-driven environments across EMEA. Proven ability to translate organisational goals into people outcomes by building high‑performing teams, systems, and culture. Adept at designing operating models, leading workforce planning, and aligning talent to business strategy.

Experienced in impact-oriented, decentralised organisations operating across multiple countries; bringing best practices from tech, Web3, and financial services environments. Passionate about leveraging data and People-first design to create equitable, scalable people practices that empower teams to deliver lasting impact.

HR & Talent Acquisition Lead at Hype (2024-11 – Present)

Partner with executive leadership to shape organisational structure and ensure talent strategy drives business outcomes.

• Built Hype's first HRIS (Deel), creating a global source of truth for People data and reducing EOR cost by 60%.
• Introduced global compensation and benefits frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, enhancing pay equity and competitiveness.
• Collaborated with the AI department to deploy AI‑driven recruitment and engagement analytics, improving hiring efficiency by 40%.
• Delivered annual performance review for 110 + employees with competency frameworks and manager enablement training.
• Acted as primary advisor on complex ER issues and international compliance (EU/German labour law).
• Elevated engagement through DE&I programmes and well‑being initiatives, increasing NPS participation by 51%.
• Fostered a culture of transparency and distributed ownership, reflecting values akin to global social impact organisations.

HR Consultant at Stealth Mode Start-up (2023-05 – 2024-04)

Designed and implemented HR foundations for a mission-driven organisation.

• Leading recruitment efforts by developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract top tech talent covering roles at all levels, from C-Suite to junior positions.
• Conducted a compensation and benefits benchmarking analysis for client, resulting in the implementation of data‑driven compensation frameworks that supported sustainable scaling and pay transparency.
• Handled ER issues including mediating disputes, and providing recommendations for resolution.
• Established KPIs, handbooks, and people policies driving operational scale and accountability.
• Kept abreast of emerging HR trends and best practices to provide innovative solutions and insights to client.

Head of People Operations at Aragon DAO (2022-10 – 2023-05)

• Redefined company values with leadership, improving engagement by 10% and alignment to community‑led governance.
• Implemented Bamboo HRIS and Lever ATS, reducing admin time by 20% and improving hiring velocity and visibility.
• Launched a 360° performance system and modular L&D programmes supporting global, decentralised engineering teams.
• Guided org‑wide change management in fully remote, multicultural contexts reminiscent of NGO operating models.

Head of HR & Culture at Merit Circle DAO (2022-01 – 2022-10)

• Established the People function, designing policies to support long‑term sustainability in a distributed community ecosystem.
• Rolled out HiBob HRIS in half the expected time and at £5K under budget.
• Embedded transparent performance and pay frameworks enhancing retention and engagement.
• Partnered with leadership to strengthen ethics, safeguarding, and inclusive growth practices.

Interim Talent/People Partner at Huge (2020-01 – 2021-03)

• Provided coaching and support to enable effective delivery of the People plan, focusing on performance and talent.
• Delivered company‑wide talent and rewards projects aligning HR metrics with commercial outcomes.
• Introduced benefits redesign saving 15% in cost and improving staff satisfaction by 10%.
• Partnered with senior leadership to embed DE&I and data‑led decision‑making.
• Managed ER and workforce compliance for hybrid and remote teams across the UK, EU and US.

Interim HR Manager at Ubisoft London (2018-11 – 2020-01)

• Partnered with SLT on workforce planning, policy design, and ER case management.
• Hired 30 + staff in five months.
• Introduced a performance‑linked bonus scheme to promote high output.
• Mentored junior HR staff, elevating leadership capability and increasing performance ratings by 25%.

Earlier HR Roles at Multiple Companies (2015 – 2018)

• Shake Shack UK
• Iroko Partners
• Inviqa
• I Heart Studios

BSc (Hons) in Business Management with Human Resource Management – Plymouth University

CIPD Level 7 – Barking & Dagenham College