Head of People & Culture

What is XFuel anyway? 🚀🌳⛽

Our mission is to decarbonise the transportation industry, and we devote our technology, time and talent to the planet, advancing the transition to sustainable low-carbon fuels. We are committed to leveraging our expertise to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while maintaining fuel affordability and reliability.

To achieve global net-zero goals, the world urgently needs affordable, scalable, sustainable liquid fuel solutions. Unlike alternative fuel technologies that require costly infrastructure changes, over the last 10 years, XFuel has developed and patented technologies to produce sustainable drop-in fuels that integrate seamlessly into existing transportation systems, including marine, road, and aviation sectors.

XFuel is backed by world-class VCs and ideally positioned to scale as a leading sustainable fuel company. Our drop-in fuels seamlessly replace fossil fuels without requiring blending, engine modifications, or additional infrastructure investment for distribution or storage. With project capital requirements significantly lower than traditional alternatives and production costs comparable to or below fossil fuel market prices, our approach is both cost-effective and scalable.

We have successfully demonstrated our technology through operational pilot plants and a low-risk, modular scale-up strategy that enables efficient commercial deployment. Our focus is on building, owning, and operating plants globally, producing sustainable fuels with significant GHG savings and providing a viable solution for the decarbonization of transportation. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate individuals who share our mission, values, and drive to accelerate the transition to cleaner fuels.

What is my mission? ‍‍👩‍💻👨‍💻

As Head of People and Culture, your mission is to lead talent acquisition and build an engaging, high-performance company culture that aligns with XFuel’s mission, vision, and values. You will be the focal point for all people and culture initiatives, from recruiting and retaining top talent to fostering an environment of respect, communication, and impact. This is not just a leadership role—you will be responsible for structuring, managing, and executing HR functions while actively driving hands-on initiatives that support XFuel’s growth. If you thrive on both strategy and execution, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our workforce and ensure our people grow, succeed, and stay connected to our mission.

Requirements

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Talent Acquisition & Retention: Actively sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding the right talent while shaping a seamless candidate experience.
• Culture & Engagement: Driving initiatives that enhance employee experience and build a value-driven culture, ensuring a workplace that supports, motivates, and empowers.
• Hands-On HR Operations: Managing contracts, payroll coordination, compliance, and HR policies—not just overseeing, but executing.
• Labour & Employee Relations: Handling employee concerns, conducting performance discussions, and fostering a transparent, collaborative workplace.
• Training & Development: Personally leading learning programs, coaching managers, and implementing professional development strategies.
• HR Systems & Administration: Implementing and maintaining HR processes and tools, ensuring efficiency in all people-related operations.
  

We’re looking for someone who: 🧠💚🥇

• 5+ years experience as a talent acquisition manager or similar experience in an HR role
• Proficiency in HR technology, including applicant tracking systems, job posting platforms, and recruiter applications
• Global HR outlook with international experience
• Comfortable in interpreting employment laws and leasing with local labour advisors
• Expertise in talent acquisition strategies, including interviewing techniques and candidate evaluation
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and engage external partners
• Flexible and adaptable, capable of working both independently and collaboratively to achieve goals
• Highly motivated, proactive, and passionate about building an outstanding workplace culture
• Deeply committed to sustainability and climate action, with a strong alignment to XFuel’s mission
• Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments, ideally with experience in early-stage startups
• A self-starter with a problem-solving mindset, always looking for ways to improve and innovate
• Is eligible to work and live in the EU

It would be beneficial to have familiarity with: 🧠🥈

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) with clear and confident communication

Benefits

Benefits 💰

High-impact mission and purpose-driven team / culture

Competitive salary

Temporary housing assistance while you search for a place of your own

Startup equity + incentives

Enhanced parental leave

Monthly Team lunches and socials

Working from one of the most incredible places to live!

Location 🌍

Mallorca, Spain (GMT +1) – It doesn’t get any better!

Our Values 🙌

We focus on impact – we work on problems that have the biggest impact.

We innovate to better serve our planet – we believe innovation is crucial in tackling climate change.

We act with integrity – do what’s right, even when it’s hard.

We are passionate and win together – we know that success is a result of great teams, positive energy and collaboration

What if you’re a partial fit? 🌱

We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description.

Equal employment opportunity 🌈

XFuel is an equal opportunity employer: we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.