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HR Lead

HR

Remote

Full Time

Lead

L2

About Arbitrum Foundation

The Arbitrum Foundation is dedicated to scaling Ethereum through cutting-edge Layer 2 solutions. Our flagship product, Arbitrum One, an Optimistic Rollup, enables faster, more affordable transactions while maintaining Ethereum’s security and decentralization. We empower developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) that are both scalable and secure, using Arbitrum chains, which offer flexibility in performance and cost. Our mission is to enhance the Ethereum ecosystem and drive the adoption of Web3 technology by delivering high-performance, open-source blockchain solutions. Arbitrum is already the leading Ethereum scaling solution with hundreds of dApps on the platform and over $13bn TVL.

At the Arbitrum Foundation, we value decentralization, innovation, and community. We are committed to shaping the future of decentralized finance and blockchain technology, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us build the next generation of the Web.

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Lead to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving HR strategy, developing people initiatives, and fostering a positive and productive workplace. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our company culture and employee experience while supporting talent acquisition, employee development, retention, and organizational design.

##Your Responsibilities

  • Strategic HR Leadership: Lead and develop HR strategies that align with the organization’s business goals, fostering a positive work culture and ensuring effective talent management practices.
  • Team Management & Development: Oversee and mentor the HR team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to enhance team performance and HR service delivery.
  • Employee Relations & Engagement: Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and support initiatives that promote employee satisfaction, retention, and engagement.
  • Performance Management: Oversee performance appraisal processes, ensuring effective feedback systems, goal setting, and employee development programs are in place.
  • Policy & Compliance Management: Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies and procedures in compliance with local labor laws and company standards.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Manage compensation strategies, benefit programs, and ensure that these align with industry standards and contribute to employee satisfaction.
  • Training & Development: Identify skill gaps and partner with leadership to design and implement training and development programs that enhance employee performance and career growth.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize HR metrics and data to inform decision-making processes, improve HR strategies, and track organizational trends such as turnover, retention, and employee satisfaction.
  • Change Management: Support organizational change initiatives by leading communication efforts and ensuring smooth transitions through effective people management practices.

** What You’ll Need **

  • 5-7 years of HR experience, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management role.
  • Proven track record in managing HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, and HR policies.
  • Deep knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Adaptability to changing business needs, with a proactive and flexible approach to challenges.
  • Proficiency in HR software (HRIS) and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with payroll and benefits systems a plus.
  • Experience within Web3, blockchain, or tech-driven organizations
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

Arbitrum Foundation Perks

The Arbitrum Foundation's benefits program is designed to prioritize the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation package offers a range of benefits for all full-time employees:

  • Remote first global workforce
  • Industry-leading healthcare insurance
  • Home office set-up allowance
  • Wellbeing allowance
  • Growth / continuing education allowance
  • Flexible time off
  • Company-issued laptop

The Arbitrum Foundation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. The Arbitrum Foundation is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs. If you believe you're a strong candidate but don’t meet every requirement listed in the job description, we still encourage you to reach out. We’d love the opportunity to connect and explore how you could be a great fit for the role.

Company

Arbitrum is a layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum designed to increase transaction throughput and reduce gas fees while maintaining the security guarantees of Ethereum’s mainnet. It uses an Optimistic Rollup architecture, which batches multiple transactions off-chain and submits a compressed proof back to the Ethereum mainnet. This approach allows developers to build scalable decentralized applications (dApps) that can handle high volumes of user activity without compromising decentralization or security.

Developers interacting with Arbitrum can deploy smart contracts using the same Solidity language and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility they are familiar with. This means existing Ethereum tools, libraries, and wallets work seamlessly on Arbitrum, enabling a smooth developer experience and easy porting of Ethereum dApps. Arbitrum also supports standard Ethereum developer tools like Hardhat, Truffle, and Remix, facilitating debugging and deployment workflows.

One key feature for developers is Arbitrum’s fraud-proof system. Transactions are considered valid by default, but anyone can challenge them by submitting a fraud proof if they detect an incorrect state transition. This challenge mechanism enforces the integrity of the layer 2 state and ensures trustless verification through on-chain dispute resolution. Developers should be aware of the challenge period latency when designing applications requiring fast finality.

Arbitrum’s ecosystem has grown rapidly, with numerous projects and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms integrating the network to benefit from lower fees and faster confirmations. The platform is actively maintained and updated by Offchain Labs, with ongoing improvements in usability, throughput, and interoperability with Ethereum. For developers looking to build scalable dApps with Ethereum-level security, Arbitrum provides a powerful and developer-friendly environment.

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