People & Talent Lead

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Lead the development of a cohesive people function post-merger, focusing on strategic HR operations, employee relations, and talent acquisition.
Wahi x RPS Wahi/RPS is at an inflection point. Two companies have merged, systems need to be unified, and our next stage of growth requires someone who can build a People function that’s thoughtful, practical, and truly moves the business forward. This is our first full-time People & Talent hire, reporting directly to the CEO, and the opportunity to make an impact is huge. If you’re ambitious, ready to stretch into a bigger role, and energized by building clean, scalable people practices from the ground up - you’ll thrive here. About the Role As our People & Talent Lead, you’ll own the full People lifecycle - from HR operations and employee relations to talent acquisition (roughly 15% of the role. You’ll have real strategic influence, paired with the autonomy to build systems that actually work. Integrating two organizations into one cohesive culture and structure - Cleaning up legacy processes and benefits plans - Merging and optimizing our talent tools - Establishing clear people programs that support performance, growth, and accountability This is a builder role - not a maintenance role. You won’t be handed a list of fluff projects or “feel-good” HR tasks. You’ll be solving real business problems, working closely with a leadership team with strong EQ, and operating in an environment where curiosity and asking smart questions matter more than pretending to know everything. What You’ll Lead

  • People Operations & Strategy
  • Build a scalable People roadmap tied directly to business goals.
  • Own HR policies, compliance, and employment practices.
  • Lead compensation cycles, benchmarking, and total rewards planning (LTIPs, STIPs, salary bands, market reviews).
  • Ensure an HRIS and ATS with strong data integrity.
  • Employee Relations & Culture
  • Provide clear, practical guidance to managers and teams.
  • Handle employee relations with judgment, fairness, and consistency.
  • Support a culture aligned with corporate values, where people grow, ask questions, and feel supported — without losing accountability.
  • Use metrics to spot trends and drive decision-making.
  • Talent Acquisition (15%)
  • Build a structured, efficient hiring process that supports quality and speed.
  • Partner with hiring managers to define roles and evaluate candidates.
  • Strengthen our employer brand through a thoughtful candidate experience.
  • What you bring to the team
  • 7-10 years in People Operations, HR, or Talent roles in high-growth environments.
  • Experience building or rebuilding core HR programs - performance, compensation, onboarding, policies.
  • Strong analytical approach; you rely on data, not guesswork.
  • A strategic mindset paired with an entrepreneurial willingness to roll up your sleeves.
  • Comfortable owning decisions, but humble enough to ask smart questions.
  • Experience with compensation planning (salary structures, market data, LTIPs/STIPs) is a serious plus.
  • What Success Looks Like
  • A unified company with aligned processes, systems, and expectations.
  • Clean, reliable people data that drives real decisions.
  • Managers who feel supported and capable -— not dependent.
  • A compensation philosophy and process that’s understood, predictable, and fair.
  • A hiring process that’s structured, transparent, and candidate-friendly.
  • A People function that adds value without becoming bureaucratic.
  • Why Join RPS x Wahi?
  • High trust, low ego team with exceptional EQ.
  • Leadership that values clarity, curiosity, and building things the right way.
  • A rare opportunity to step into a broader role and set the foundation for a growing company.
  • The chance to shape the entire People function -— without fighting old habits or internal politics.
  • WAHI | RPS Real Property Solutions is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]
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