HR Lead

About the Position

HR Lead

Lviv, Ukraine

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on HR Lead to build further and lead HR and Recruitment function as we scale. This is a leadership role with full ownership - from talent acquisition and team building to compensation strategy and international expansion groundwork.

We see this role as one of the company’s key leadership functions. A business-oriented mindset, strong ownership, and accountability for outcomes are essential for success.

If you know what good recruitment looks like in a competitive market, and want to own the function rather than just run it - let’s talk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the internal HR & Recruitment team (3–5 people): set goals, run 1:1s, track performance.
• Own the full talent acquisition function: sourcing strategy, freelance recruiter & staffing agencies network, and direct hiring pipelines.
• Develop employee retention & growth strategies: build early-warning systems, improve regular 1:1 best practices, and implement career growth frameworks.
• Proactively monitor market trends through research to adjust HR & Recruiting approaches accordingly.
• Own and develop the Culture Index methodology across the company - from hiring to team composition and communication.
• Act as a key stakeholder of the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) framework within the company, driving its alignment through people and cultural initiatives.
• Continuously adjust the company’s compensation strategy and benefits packages benchmarked to the market.
• Partner with the Finance team to implement and communicate workplace regulations, including Diya.City frameworks.
• Lead the strategic groundwork for international talent acquisition by researching potential locations, working conditions, and contracting models for new offices abroad.
• Process ownership. Leverage AI tools and modern HRMS platforms to automate routine tasks, improve workflows, and enhance the overall employee experience.

Requirements

Experience & Hard Skills:

• IT Leadership: 4+ years of total experience in HR and/or Recruitment, with at least 2 years in a solid IT leadership or Team Lead role.
• Market Expertise: Deep understanding of the Ukrainian IT market - recruitment channels, compensation benchmarks, and vendor landscapes.
• Strategic HR Toolkit: Strong practical knowledge of compensation strategies, modern retention frameworks, and complete employee lifecycle management.
• English: Upper-Intermediate or higher (fluent verbal and written communication with international advisors, partners, and candidates).
• Data-Driven Mindset: You measure success via retention rates, time-to-hire, and team velocity, rather than subjective assumptions.

Soft Skills:

• Extreme Ownership: You thrive when given a goal and the autonomy to figure out how to get there. You take full accountability for outcomes.
• Business-Oriented Mindset: You understand that HR metrics must align with financial and operational business goals.
• High Pace & Proactivity: You move fast, embrace change easily, and don’t wait for permission to fix a broken process.
• Assertive Leadership: Ability to challenge opinions constructively, guide stakeholders, and rally a team behind a vision.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with Culture Index or similar psychometric assessment tools.
• Experience or strong familiarity with the EOS framework.
• Prior involvement in scaling operations or hiring setups for new geographical locations.
• Familiarity with Diya.City regulations and Ukrainian IT labor law specifics.

We Offer

• Ability to grow with an ambitious niche-focused company
• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work model (50/50 remote/office) based in our Lviv office, ensuring regular in-person collaboration and team leadership
• Comprehensive day-off policy, including public holidays and special events
• Accounting Support
• Education & certification budget + corporate education events and trainings
• Wellness budget

About the Company

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