Paul Jones
About Paul Jones
Paul Jones serves as the Interim VP People at HeliosX Group, bringing over 20 years of experience in human resources, particularly in fast-growth tech startups. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as Workshare, GoCardless, and Kambi, focusing on aligning people strategy with business goals.
Work at HeliosX Group
Paul Jones currently serves as the Interim VP People at HeliosX Group, a position he has held since 2024. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in the London Area, United Kingdom. In this role, he focuses on aligning people strategies with the company's business vision and values, leveraging his extensive experience in human resources.
Previous HR Roles
Prior to his current role, Paul Jones held several significant positions in human resources. He served as Global HR Director at Workshare from 2001 to 2008, VP People at GoCardless from 2017 to 2019, and VP of People at Skimlinks from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as People Director at moo.com from 2012 to 2015 and as SVP People & Culture at Kambi from 2020 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Paul Jones studied Law at Carleton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1993 to 1997. He also completed a program in Human Resource Management at Sheridan College, achieving an Ontario College Graduate Certificate from 1997 to 1998. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in human resources, particularly in talent acquisition and employee engagement.
Background in Human Resources
With over 20 years of experience in the HR field, Paul Jones specializes in assisting fast-growth tech startups in building and retaining high-performing teams. His career includes roles as HR Coordinator at Hoogovens Technical Services Inc. and HR Generalist at Earth Tech Canada Inc. He is motivated by the challenges of scaling tech startups and creating a people-first culture.
Core Competencies
Paul Jones possesses core competencies that include talent acquisition, manager development, employee engagement, reward systems, change management, and people operations. His strong background in coaching and advising executive teams enables him to effectively align people strategies with business objectives, supporting organizational growth and adaptability.