Web3 Talent

@melissa_yates

Head of People Operations

Active 6 days ago
🌱 Member since August 2025

I’m a strategic and people-first People Leader with over a decade of experience designing and scaling global people functions across fintech, Web3, and high-growth tech. Currently Head of People Operations at Aztec Labs, I lead the global People team across 4 continents, partnering with the CEO and C-suite on people strategy, culture, engagement, and operational excellence.

My expertise spans organisational design, leadership development, talent and succession planning, DEI, total rewards, and scaling People tech infrastructure. I thrive in complex, fast-paced environments where empathy and systems thinking meet to create high-performing, inclusive cultures.

CIPD Level 7 qualified, I’ve built People Ops from the ground up, scaled teams 5x+, improved eNPS by 58 points, and introduced performance, engagement, and compensation frameworks that align people and business success.

With a foundation in executive consulting and creative industries, I bring a blend of innovation, structure, and emotional intelligence to modern people leadership.

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🚀 In crypto since 2021
Open to Full-time
Open to Part-time
Remote
Open to Relocation
Accepts Fiat
Accepts Crypto

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