HRD (HR Director)

Kyiv, Ukraine

Full-time

NDA

Our client is a Ukrainian defense technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

We are looking for an HR Director who can build a comprehensive HR function, support business growth through effective people management, and create scalable HR processes without compromising operational efficiency or quality.

This role is ideal for a hands-on HR leader with a strong background in building HR systems, driving organizational change, and creating structures that enable sustainable growth.

Our client is a Ukrainian defense technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

This role is ideal for a hands-on HR leader with a strong background in building HR systems, driving organizational change, and creating structures that enable sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Build and lead a comprehensive HR function covering recruitment, onboarding, learning & development, performance management, and employee retention.
Ensure hiring targets are achieved across all business units to support company growth.
Design and implement structured onboarding and employee development programs.
Develop and introduce grading frameworks, KPI systems, performance reviews, and career development processes.
Define organizational structures, roles, and areas of responsibility across the company.
Implement and optimize HRM and ATS systems, HR analytics, and reporting dashboards.
Strengthen employer branding and improve employee experience initiatives.
Lead and develop the HR team while establishing scalable people processes.
Manage and optimize budgets related to recruitment, training, benefits, and HR automation.
Drive employee retention initiatives and continuously improve workforce effectiveness.

Build and lead a comprehensive HR function covering recruitment, onboarding, learning & development, performance management, and employee retention.
Ensure hiring targets are achieved across all business units to support company growth.
Design and implement structured onboarding and employee development programs.
Develop and introduce grading frameworks, KPI systems, performance reviews, and career development processes.
Define organizational structures, roles, and areas of responsibility across the company.
Implement and optimize HRM and ATS systems, HR analytics, and reporting dashboards.
Strengthen employer branding and improve employee experience initiatives.
Lead and develop the HR team while establishing scalable people processes.
Manage and optimize budgets related to recruitment, training, benefits, and HR automation.
Drive employee retention initiatives and continuously improve workforce effectiveness.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as an HR Director, Head of HR, or in a similar leadership role.
Proven experience building or scaling HR functions in large organizations.
Experience in manufacturing, engineering, technology, or other operationally complex environments.
Strong experience in Grading systems, OKRs, KPI frameworks, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits.
Hands-on experience implementing HRM and ATS platforms.
Deep understanding of organizational design, change management, and company culture development.
Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging HR metrics and workforce data for decision-making.
Proven ability to partner with business leaders and drive people-related initiatives aligned with company objectives.

Will be a plus:

Experience supporting organizations during rapid growth and scaling phases.
Proven track record of building HR functions from the ground up.
Experience managing large recruitment teams and talent acquisition functions.

5+ years of experience as an HR Director, Head of HR, or in a similar leadership role.
Proven experience building or scaling HR functions in large organizations.
Experience in manufacturing, engineering, technology, or other operationally complex environments.
Strong experience in Grading systems, OKRs, KPI frameworks, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits.
Hands-on experience implementing HRM and ATS platforms.
Deep understanding of organizational design, change management, and company culture development.
Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging HR metrics and workforce data for decision-making.
Proven ability to partner with business leaders and drive people-related initiatives aligned with company objectives.

Will be a plus:

Experience supporting organizations during rapid growth and scaling phases.
Proven track record of building HR functions from the ground up.
Experience managing large recruitment teams and talent acquisition functions.

Company Offer

Competitive salary aligned with the level of responsibility and impact.
Opportunity to build and implement a company-wide KPI, grading, and career development framework.
Opportunity to build and shape the HR function at the company level.
Direct influence on business growth, organizational effectiveness, and company culture.
Dynamic environment with ambitious goals and strong growth potential.

Competitive salary aligned with the level of responsibility and impact.
Opportunity to build and implement a company-wide KPI, grading, and career development framework.
Opportunity to build and shape the HR function at the company level.
Direct influence on business growth, organizational effectiveness, and company culture.
Dynamic environment with ambitious goals and strong growth potential.

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