Head of HR

Head of HR

Location: Kyiv
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Type: Full-Time

On behalf of our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing group of companies, we are looking for candidates to Head of HR role. This newly created role is a key strategic position that will play a pivotal part in shaping, implementing, and maintaining our organization's values and corporate culture within group.

As the Head of HR, you will be responsible for defining, communicating, and integrating corporate values into all HR policies and practices. You would oversee all the human resources functions across the group of companies to ensure these values are reflected in the organizational culture and employee behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Align HR Strategy: Craft HR strategy that directly supports the organization's long-term vision and objectives, ensuring alignment across all business units.
• Recruitment and Onboarding: Ensure that recruitment practices attract candidates who align with the company’s values. Integrate cultural values into onboarding programs to instill these principles from the start.
• Performance Management: Develop performance appraisal systems that evaluate employees not just on outcomes, but also on how they adhere to the company's values and contribute to the corporate culture.
• Communication Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to communicate these values and culture to all employees, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Leadership Development: Ensure that leaders exemplify corporate values, providing training and development programs that emphasize cultural leadership.
• Surveys and Feedback Conduct regular employee surveys and feedback sessions to gauge the corporate culture's health and identify improvement areas. Develop and track metrics related to cultural adherence and employee engagement, using data to inform strategic decisions.

Key Competencies:

• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of the business, industry trends, and economic factors that impact organizational strategy and HR practices.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization’s long-term objectives and adapt to changing business environments.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, drive organizational change, and develop leadership capabilities within the organization.
• Influence and Negotiation: Skilled in influencing senior leadership and stakeholders, negotiating complex issues, and gaining buy-in for HR initiatives.
• Analytical Thinking: Proficiency in using data and analytics to drive decision-making, measure HR effectiveness, and inform strategic initiatives.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement them effectively.
• Talent Development: Ability to design and implement talent development programs that align with organizational needs and foster employee growth.
• Innovative Mindset: Ability to foster a culture of innovation within the HR function, embracing new ideas, technologies, and practices.

Trial Goals:

1. Establish Core Values: Collaborate with senior leadership to define the organization's core values and cultural tenets.
2. HR Audit: Perform a comprehensive audit of existing HR policies, procedures, and practices to identify gaps and areas for improvement. 
3. Roadmap Development: Create a detailed implementation plan based on the audit — outlining steps, timelines, resource requirements, and milestones.
4. HR Structure: Create a strategic HR structure that aligns with the organization’s goals, enhances efficiency, supports growth, and fosters a high-performance culture

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in a senior HR leadership role, preferably within a group or multinational organization, experience of HR function transformation would be a plus.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, including talent management, employee engagement, and cultural leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in aligning HR strategy with business goals.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire large teams and manage cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.