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Location:
Poland, Warsaw

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
B2B

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Human Resources to design, lead, and scale the HR function during a period of active growth. This is a unique opportunity to build the HR foundation of the new Warsaw hub, establish a new Polish legal entity, and later expand HR operations across the entire global organization. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational ownership.

Job Responsibility:

Establishing the Warsaw Hub (Initial Priority): Lead HR setup for the new Polish legal entity
Build the first local team: finance, administration, operational roles
Oversee all HR operations in Poland, including: payroll and compensation processes, benefits, contract management (B2B/employment), PTO and sick leave systems, compliance with Polish labor law, HR documentation and internal frameworks
Implement HR systems and operational processes for the new hub
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Lead the Talent Acquisition function (internal recruiters + external partners)
Create efficient hiring processes aligned with growth plans
Oversee contracts and onboarding in collaboration with Legal
Ensure a structured and positive onboarding experience for all new employees
HR Operations & People Processes: Build and maintain HR policies aligned with legal, compliance, and business needs
Manage the entire employee lifecycle: onboarding → development → performance → offboarding
Oversee payroll accuracy, benefits, and HRIS tools
Implement performance management frameworks, including 360° reviews
Handle conflict resolution, employee relations, and disciplinary processes
Lead organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
Culture, Engagement & Communication: Act as the primary HR contact for managers and employees
Strengthen engagement, productivity, accountability, and collaboration
Support a transparent, performance-driven culture in a remote-first environment
Ensure clear and consistent internal communication across countries and teams
Global HR Scaling (After 3–6 Months): Once the Warsaw hub is established, the Head of HR will gradually: take ownership of global HR operations, standardize people processes across all regions, support remote teams at scale, collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and organizational design

Requirements:

7+ years of experience in Human Resources
3+ years in a senior HR leadership role (Head of HR, HR Director, Head of People)
Strong background in digital, tech, or SaaS companies
Hands-on experience with Polish HR regulations, payroll, and compliance (must-have)
Proven experience building HR functions or hubs from scratch
Experience working with distributed remote teams
Strong Talent Acquisition expertise is mandatory
Strategic thinker with strong hands-on operational execution
Deep understanding of HR frameworks, policies, and people processes
Ability to build structure, enforce accountability, and drive results
Advanced English (required)

What we offer:

22 paid vacation days
National holidays based on country of residence
High-impact leadership role in a growing product organization
Autonomy to build a new HR foundation and later lead global operations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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