People Partner (Full or Part Time)People Partner (Full or Part Time)
Vow is a cultured meat company on a mission to feed billions and create food that’s good for your tastebuds, your health and your planet.
We’re bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to create new meats that meat lovers can choose selfishly because it’s nutritious and delicious, and we’re doing so in a sustainable way.
Vow is a cultured meat company on a mission to feed billions and create food that’s good for your tastebuds, your health and your planet.
We’re bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to create new meats that meat lovers can choose selfishly because it’s nutritious and delicious, and we’re doing so in a sustainable way.
The Role+
(We are open to this role being full or part time)
We’re looking for a thoughtful but pragmatic People Partner to help to make sure Vow continues to be a place where high-performing teams thrive, people do work they are proud of and everyone that joins feels like they are in a safe space.
You’ll think ahead and build for scale, shaping and refining key people processes (like onboarding, performance and development) and be an active coach and guide for Vowzers, helping them navigate challenges, grow in their roles, and take ownership of their development
This role will sit at the heart of the Vow team and work closely with Vowzers, managers and leaders across the business, coaching them, supporting them, and helping them grow. This isn’t about organising game nights or Friday drinks (though you might help shape rituals that bring the team closer), it’s about cultivating the kind of culture that keeps people excited to show up.
This is a role for someone who can balance caring deeply and being kind with business outcomes and who’s excited to make meaningful impact at a fast-moving, values-led company.
(We are open to this role being full or part time)
We’re looking for a thoughtful but pragmatic People Partner to help to make sure Vow continues to be a place where high-performing teams thrive, people do work they are proud of and everyone that joins feels like they are in a safe space.
You’ll think ahead and build for scale, shaping and refining key people processes (like onboarding, performance and development) and be an active coach and guide for Vowzers, helping them navigate challenges, grow in their roles, and take ownership of their development
This role will sit at the heart of the Vow team and work closely with Vowzers, managers and leaders across the business, coaching them, supporting them, and helping them grow. This isn’t about organising game nights or Friday drinks (though you might help shape rituals that bring the team closer), it’s about cultivating the kind of culture that keeps people excited to show up.
This is a role for someone who can balance caring deeply and being kind with business outcomes and who’s excited to make meaningful impact at a fast-moving, values-led company.
Your Experience+
- You’ve been in a people role in a startup or fast-growing company before. We are thinking ~2+ years experience in a role where you have been focussing on the below
- You’ve coached both new and experienced managers through things like feedback, growth, and tricky team dynamics
- You’ve built and improved core HR processes (e.g. performance reviews, onboarding, internal career paths)
- You know how to use data/metrics to track and show improvement in the People space
- You’re proactive in spotting potential issues early and skilled at resolving them fairly and with a mixture of empathy and business acumen and can provide examples of doing this before
- You know how to influence and challenge leaders in a way that builds trust
- You understand the balance between supporting people and holding the line on what’s needed for high performance
- You value authenticity over vibes and know how to build meaningful culture, not just events
- You’ve been in a people role in a startup or fast-growing company before. We are thinking ~2+ years experience in a role where you have been focussing on the below
- You’ve coached both new and experienced managers through things like feedback, growth, and tricky team dynamics
- You’ve built and improved core HR processes (e.g. performance reviews, onboarding, internal career paths)
- You know how to use data/metrics to track and show improvement in the People space
- You’re proactive in spotting potential issues early and skilled at resolving them fairly and with a mixture of empathy and business acumen and can provide examples of doing this before
- You know how to influence and challenge leaders in a way that builds trust
- You understand the balance between supporting people and holding the line on what’s needed for high performance
- You value authenticity over vibes and know how to build meaningful culture, not just events
What you'll do+
Manager & Leadership Enablement
- Coach leaders (both new and experienced) on feedback, growth, and team dynamics
- Support org design and team planning
- Guide leaders through complex situations with empathy and clarity, including performance issues, conflict, and exits
Performance, Growth & Development
- Run and refine performance and feedback cycles (templates, timelines, manager comms)
- Build internal career pathways and capability frameworks (aka role charters)
Culture & Employee Experience
- Lead employee engagement and feedback cycles
- Support key team rituals and events that reinforce our values
- Create magic moments that make Vow’s culture unique
- Be a safe, confidential go-to for employee concerns and feedback
People Operations & Admin
- Own HR systems and employee records (contracts, onboarding, visas, etc.)
- Optimise onboarding and offboarding processes
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, awards and policies
- Manage reporting (e.g. headcount, diversity, turnover)
- Maintain and evolve salary bands to stay aligned with market
Manager & Leadership Enablement
- Coach leaders (both new and experienced) on feedback, growth, and team dynamics
- Support org design and team planning
- Guide leaders through complex situations with empathy and clarity, including performance issues, conflict, and exits
Performance, Growth & Development
- Run and refine performance and feedback cycles (templates, timelines, manager comms)
- Build internal career pathways and capability frameworks (aka role charters)
Culture & Employee Experience
- Lead employee engagement and feedback cycles
- Support key team rituals and events that reinforce our values
- Create magic moments that make Vow’s culture unique
- Be a safe, confidential go-to for employee concerns and feedback
People Operations & Admin
- Own HR systems and employee records (contracts, onboarding, visas, etc.)
- Optimise onboarding and offboarding processes
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, awards and policies
- Manage reporting (e.g. headcount, diversity, turnover)
- Maintain and evolve salary bands to stay aligned with market
Success is+
Within 3 months, you will:
- Have built trusted relationships with key leaders and team members
- Started coaching managers through tricky situations or growing pains
- Identified one or two high-impact improvements to our current people processes
Within 6 months, you will:
- Be a go-to partner for most people leaders across Vow
- Embedded improvements into our performance, onboarding or career development processes
- Be able to remember every Vowzers name in time for your 6 month probation review (only joking)
Within 12 months, you will:
- Have helped shape a stronger, more connected and higher-performing culture and have the data to back it up
- Upskilled leaders who are more confident and capable, and their teams are thriving
- Made our people processes feel more streamlined, scalable and uniquely Vow
Within 3 months, you will:
- Have built trusted relationships with key leaders and team members
- Started coaching managers through tricky situations or growing pains
- Identified one or two high-impact improvements to our current people processes
Within 6 months, you will:
- Be a go-to partner for most people leaders across Vow
- Embedded improvements into our performance, onboarding or career development processes
- Be able to remember every Vowzers name in time for your 6 month probation review (only joking)
Within 12 months, you will:
- Have helped shape a stronger, more connected and higher-performing culture and have the data to back it up
- Upskilled leaders who are more confident and capable, and their teams are thriving
- Made our people processes feel more streamlined, scalable and uniquely Vow
A diverse, mission-led, dream team of Vowzers
Our mission is to feed billions, which means making food products for everyone. To do this we need a team that’s representative of the people we serve. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and have built a culture to match. Be yourself and come as you are.
Our mission is to feed billions, which means making food products for everyone. To do this we need a team that’s representative of the people we serve. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and have built a culture to match. Be yourself and come as you are.
Learn from the best
Our team includes some of the world’s top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades of industry experience. Despite our experiences, we all strive to build, break, learn, and repeat. We see the impossible as temporary and strive to learn and support our company and fellow Vowzers' growth as much as possible.
Our team includes some of the world’s top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades of industry experience. Despite our experiences, we all strive to build, break, learn, and repeat. We see the impossible as temporary and strive to learn and support our company and fellow Vowzers' growth as much as possible.
Cutting-edge technology
We’re bringing together innovations in science, engineering, and food, to create the world’s most unique culinary experiences. All without compromising on ethics or our planet. Since our inception in 2019, we have held the title of being the first startup to cultivate meat from the cells of an undomesticated animal. We're wild because we can be.
We’re bringing together innovations in science, engineering, and food, to create the world’s most unique culinary experiences. All without compromising on ethics or our planet. Since our inception in 2019, we have held the title of being the first startup to cultivate meat from the cells of an undomesticated animal. We're wild because we can be.
Backed by the best
We can make a real impact thanks to our investors Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, P7 Ventures, Toyota Ventures and PeakBridge VC.
We can make a real impact thanks to our investors Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, P7 Ventures, Toyota Ventures and PeakBridge VC.
Perks &
Perks
Perks &
Perks
Everyone is an owner
In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every ‘Vowzer’ owns equity in the company so we can all benefit from our hard work and future success.
In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every ‘Vowzer’ owns equity in the company so we can all benefit from our hard work and future success.
Generous paid parental leave
For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.
For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.
Generous relocation budget & support
We offer support for interstate or overseas team members, their families and, of course, their pets.
We offer support for interstate or overseas team members, their families and, of course, their pets.
Flexible working hours and location
We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it.
We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it.
Unlimited personal leave
Sometimes you need time off to recuperate, look after your mental health, or simply deal with an emergency. We put unlimited personal leave in place to empower you to bring your best self to work every day.
Sometimes you need time off to recuperate, look after your mental health, or simply deal with an emergency. We put unlimited personal leave in place to empower you to bring your best self to work every day.
Heaps of tasty samples from our culinary centre
Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess.
Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess.
Converted warehouse 'campus'
Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine.
Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine.
A variety of social clubs
It's Vowzers who make our culture. From book clubs to hiking groups, we’re always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other.
It's Vowzers who make our culture. From book clubs to hiking groups, we’re always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other.
Human and dog friendly office
An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self…and your dogs.
An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self…and your dogs.