Stephanie Jade Thomas
Head of People @PowerUs
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WORK HISTORY
Head of People @PowerUs
Berlin, DE
Own and scale the end-to-end People function, partnering with the CEO and leadership team to align hiring, org design, and performance systems with company growth and profitability.Key Impact• Led a team of 2 → 6 across Talent & People Ops, driving excellence in performance management, org development, and the full employee experience• Built core People infrastructure from scratch, with key focus on:→ Performance management (continuous cycles, competency frameworks, calibration)→ Compensation (company-wide philosophy and salary band framework)→ Manager enablement (feedback, leadership support, difficult conversations)• Act as a strategic partner to leadership, managers, and employees on org design, decision-making, and complex people topics (incl. conflict resolution, terminations, and employee experience)• Leverage data, analytics, and AI tools to improve hiring quality, operational efficiency, and decision-making• Partner with Finance and leadership on headcount planning, workforce strategy, and P&L alignment• Optimized hiring strategy, reducing recruiting spend by €250K+ annually while strengthening in-house capabilities and talent density
EDUCATION
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Development & Psychology
Springfield Convent Senior School
National Senior Certificate
SKILLS
ABOUT STEPHANIE JADE THOMAS
Hi, I’m Steph, a Head of People based in Berlin, currently leading the People function at PowerUs. I enjoy partnering closely with founders and leadership teams, especially during moments of growth, transition, or org change. My focus is helping turn strategy into practical people systems and leadership routines that enable better decisions, stronger teams, and sustainable growth.My work typically focuses on five core areas:1⃣ Org Design: Ensuring structure, roles, and leadership responsibilities support the company’s strategy.2⃣ Leadership Enablement: Helping leaders manage performance, feedback, and team development with clarity, consistency, and confidence.3⃣ Performance & Accountability: Designing frameworks that help teams deliver high standards while staying aligned with company goals.4⃣ Talent Density: Hiring thoughtfully and maintaining a high bar. 5⃣ Operational Excellence: Building people systems that are simple, reliable, and set people up for success.Outside of work, you’ll find me chasing the sun, swimming in the nearest body of water, squeezing in an early morning workout, or exploring the world through wine and food.
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