HR Director

Role overview

This opportunity is being presented on behalf of a partner organisation that handles the application process and all subsequent stages. The employer is seeking an HR Director located in the United Kingdom.

This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to create and run a global People function from the ground up during a fast-scaling phase. You will set the people strategy, introduce modern HR practices, and establish the systems needed to support expansion across several regions. Partnering closely with senior leadership, you will influence culture, talent planning, and leadership capability, while also using AI and automation to improve efficiency. The position combines strategic ownership with practical execution, making it well suited to someone who enjoys building scalable HR operations in a dynamic, technology-led business where people are central to growth.

Key accountabilities

• Shape and deliver a full People strategy that supports rapid global expansion and keeps workforce planning aligned with business priorities.
• Review the current HR setup end to end, covering structure, pay, compliance, hiring processes, and performance metrics, and identify where AI-led automation can improve outcomes.
• Create and roll out scalable people processes for onboarding, probation, performance management, career progression, engagement, and exit management.
• Put in place a structured, metrics-led recruitment approach, including hiring workflows, interview design, manager support, and candidate evaluation methods.
• Develop HR reporting dashboards and KPIs to track hiring speed, quality of talent, retention, organisational health, and workforce performance.
• Design clear grading, compensation, performance review, and OKR frameworks that support scale and employee development.
• Oversee global HR operations across multiple regions, working effectively with payroll partners, Employers of Record, and local compliance needs.
• Evaluate, introduce, and improve HR systems such as HRIS, ATS, and workflow automation tools.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a strong People & Talent team, while coaching managers on leadership, hiring, feedback, and team growth.
• Promote a high-performance environment built on ownership, accountability, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• At least 5-7+ years of experience in HR or People Operations leadership, including having built an HR function from scratch in a high-growth startup or scale-up environment.
• Prior exposure to FinTech, Crypto, high-growth SaaS, or another fast-moving multi-region technology business is required.
• Evidence of helping an organisation scale quickly, ideally from around 50 employees to 200+ employees.
• Strong background in managing globally distributed teams and international hiring/employment models, including EOR arrangements and cross-border compliance.
• Ability to combine long-term people strategy with hands-on delivery of HR processes and systems.
• A data-led approach to people management, using metrics, dashboards, and analytics to improve performance and support decisions.
• Proven recruitment leadership, with the ability to grow teams quickly without compromising quality or cultural fit.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and executive influence skills, with confidence working closely with CEOs and senior leaders.
• Experience bringing in HR technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to raise operational efficiency.
• Fluency in Ukrainian or Russian, plus intermediate English or higher.
• Comfort working remotely across European time zones under a B2B contract.

Benefits

• 100% remote role with collaboration across European time zones.
• B2B contract structure with flexibility and scope for long-term growth.
• Competitive pay positioned in the top tier of the market.
• Performance bonus linked to clearly defined KPIs.
• End-to-end ownership of the global HR function, with direct access to executive decision-makers.
• The chance to build the People organisation from scratch during a key international scale-up stage.
• A dedicated budget to expand the HR team and deploy modern HR technology and automation.
• Clear advancement potential toward Head of People or CHRO as the company grows.
• An English-first, merit-based culture that values innovation, speed, and measurable business impact.

Additional information

This role is being filled through a partner hiring process. An AI-supported matching system is used to shortlist candidates against the role’s core criteria, and the partner company makes the final hiring decisions, including interviews and assessments.

Data privacy notice

By applying, candidates acknowledge that their personal data may be processed to assess suitability and shared with the hiring employer under applicable data protection rules, including GDPR where relevant. This is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual steps. Applicants may exercise rights such as access, correction, deletion, and objection.

Artificial intelligence tools may also be used to support parts of the screening process, including reviewing applications, analysing CVs, and checking responses for inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human review, and final hiring decisions are made by people.