Ephos is building vertically integrated, advanced packaging solutions on glass panels. We transform raw glass into electronic and optically active substrates for die-to-die connectivity, manufactured entirely within our own facilities. Our systems are built for companies developing AI accelerators, including hyperscalers and top-tier chip designers.

We have already delivered products to leading global firms, and we are currently building a new fabrication facility to scale production by 100x. This expansion is backed by a $50M EU CHIPS Act grant - the first ever awarded to a startup.

The role

You will be Ephos's first dedicated HR hire, responsible for building the people function from scratch at a critical moment in the company's growth. As we scale headcount rapidly and compete globally for world-class talent in photonics, glass substrates, and advanced packaging, you will own the full people agenda, from sourcing and hiring to compensation, performance management, and culture. This is a rare opportunity to shape how a category-defining company is built.

Your responsibilities




- Own end-to-end recruiting: build proactive talent pipelines for highly specialised technical and operational roles, lead outbound sourcing campaigns, and manage the full hiring cycle from first contact to offer continuously improving time-to-hire and candidate experience.
- Design and implement Ephos's core people infrastructure: a levelling framework, salary bands benchmarked to the global market, a promotion policy, and a performance management process that rewards high performers and consistently raises the bar.
- Partner with team leads and line managers to drive a high-performance culture: coach them on goal-setting, feedback, and accountability, and help Ephos make the most of the new team lead roles being created across the organisation.
- Track, report, and act on key people metrics and present regular updates to leadership.
- Drive talent development initiatives that build expe

📌 Human Resources Generalist (Milano)
🏢 Ephos
📍 Milano