About us

At Xelix, we work with some of the world’s largest companies to automate and strengthen their financial controls. Our AI solutions redefine how Accounts Payable teams operate - moving from manual processes to automated, intelligent workflows.

We’re a UK-born scaleup of almost 150 brilliant people - and we’re on an ambitious journey to double in size over the next few years. With teams already thriving in both the UK and the US, and more geographies on the horizon, we’re building something big: a high-performance company where culture, growth, and impact go hand in hand. We raised our Series B with Insight Partners in June 2025 and are expanding aggressively, whilst remaining profitable.

And now, we’re looking for our first VP People to help us shape the future.

About the role

This isn’t about “HR as usual.” It’s about designing what a world-class people experience looks like at scale. You’ll be the architect of our organisational growth — building the frameworks, developing the leaders, and driving the culture that takes us from 150 to 300+ people, across continents.

You’ll be a close partner to our CEO and leadership team, coaching and enabling them to thrive while making sure every person in the company feels connected, supported, and set up to do the best work of their careers.

What you'll be doing

• Design how we scale – Build the structures, systems, and frameworks that make growth feel effortless as we double in size.
• Lead across geographies – Own people strategy and operations across the UK and US (our two biggest hubs), ensuring we scale consistently while respecting local needs.
• Grow our leaders – Coach and develop the leadership team, while rolling out programmes that grow capability at every level.
• Champion culture & belonging – Keep our culture strong and consistent as we expand internationally, making sure our values are lived everywhere, every day.
• Build world-class people operations – From compliance and policies to tools and systems, you’ll ensure our people experience is scalable, seamless, and global.

What you’ll bring

You’re not just a people leader — you’re a builder, coach, and culture-shaper. Here’s what we think you’ll bring:

• Experience leading people strategy in a high-growth, international SaaS Enterprise scaleup.
• Expertise in org design, leadership development, and global people operations.
• Strong knowledge of both UK and US employment practices.
• A strategic mindset paired with a hands-on approach.
• A passion for creating environments where people and culture thrive together.

This is a chance to shape a company at a pivotal moment. You’ll be building the foundations for scale, defining what our culture feels like across borders, and helping hundreds of people do the best work of their careers.

If you’re excited by growth, inspired by building, and motivated by impact — we’d love to meet you.

What we offer in return

💰 Competitive salary depending on experience

🏝️ 27 days of annual leave (including 3 days Christmas closing), with the option to roll over 3 days

🏡 Hybrid working from our dog-friendly Hoxton office and on-site gym

🏥 Comprehensive private medical & dental cover with Vitality

🍼 Enhanced parental leave pay

📚 Learning & development culture – £500 personal annual budget

🌍 We’re carbon-neutral and are working towards ambitious carbon reduction goals

🎯 Lots of team socials & activities

☀️ Annual team retreat

Want to learn more?

• About us
• Xelix blog
• Xelix news
• Xelix glassdoor

We believe that people from diverse backgrounds, with different identities and experiences make our company and product better. No matter your background, we'd love to hear from you! And if you have a disability, please let us know if there's any way we can make the interview process better for you - we're happy to accommodate!

If you're a recruiting agency - we have an existing list of agencies we work with if required and we are not currently planning on expanding the list. Neither the Talent team nor hiring managers or the Support team will respond to cold outreach.

This is a full-time position, with standard working hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Interview Process
While the exact process may vary slightly depending on the role, our typical interview stages are:

1. Introductory Call – A short Teams conversation with a Talent Partner to discuss your background and the opportunity.
2. Hiring Manager Interview – A 30–45 minute Teams meeting to explore your experience and fit for the team.
3. Technical Task or Presentation – A role-relevant exercise to demonstrate your skills and approach.
4. Final On-site Interview – An in-person meeting with our senior leadership team and co-founders at our office.

We strive to make the process clear, efficient, and respectful of your time.