This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an HR Director based in Ireland.

This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a global People function from the ground up during an exciting scale-up phase. You will define the HR strategy, implement modern people processes, and create the systems that support rapid international growth across multiple regions. Working closely with executive leadership, you will shape organizational culture, talent strategy, and leadership development while leveraging AI and automation to drive efficiency. This highly autonomous role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building scalable HR operations in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment where people are a key competitive advantage

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Accountabilities:

Develop and execute a comprehensive People strategy that supports rapid international growth and aligns workforce planning with business objectives.
Conduct a full assessment of existing HR operations, including organizational structure, compensation, compliance, talent processes, and key performance metrics, while identifying opportunities for AI-driven automation and optimization.
Design and implement scalable HR processes covering onboarding, probation, performance management, career development, employee engagement, and offboarding.
Build a structured, data-driven recruitment framework, including hiring workflows, interview methodologies, manager enablement, and talent assessment processes.
Establish HR dashboards and key performance indicators to monitor hiring efficiency, talent quality, retention, organizational performance, and workforce effectiveness.
Create transparent grading, compensation, performance review, and OKR frameworks that support business growth and employee development.
Lead global HR operations across multiple regions, ensuring effective collaboration with payroll providers, Employers of Record (EOR), and local compliance requirements.
Select, implement, and optimize modern HR technology solutions, including HRIS, ATS, and workflow automation platforms.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing People & Talent team while coaching managers on leadership, hiring, feedback, and team development.
Foster a high-performance culture centered on ownership, accountability, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience leading HR or People Operations, including successfully building an HR function from the ground up within high-growth startups or scale-up organizations.
Previous experience in FinTech, Crypto, high-growth SaaS, or other fast-scaling, multi-regional technology businesses is essential.
Proven success supporting organizations through rapid growth, ideally scaling from approximately 50 to 200+ employees.
Strong experience managing globally distributed teams and international employment models, including Employers of Record (EOR) and multi-country compliance.
Demonstrated ability to develop long-term People strategies while remaining hands-on in implementing HR processes and systems.
Data-driven approach to HR management, with experience using metrics, dashboards, and analytics to improve organizational performance and support business decision-making.
Strong recruitment leadership with the ability to rapidly scale teams while maintaining hiring quality and cultural alignment.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and executive influencing skills, with the confidence to partner closely with CEOs and senior leadership teams.
Experience implementing HR technologies, automation solutions, and AI-enabled tools to improve operational efficiency.
Fluent Ukrainian or Russian and intermediate or higher English proficiency.
Comfortable working remotely across European time zones under a B2B contract.

Benefits

Fully remote position with collaboration across European time zones.
B2B contract offering flexibility and long-term growth opportunities.
Competitive compensation package positioned within the top tier of the market.
Performance-based bonus tied to clearly defined KPIs.
Full ownership of the global HR function with direct access to executive leadership and decision-making.
Opportunity to design and build the People organization from scratch during a critical international scale-up.
Dedicated budget to build your HR team and implement modern HR technology and automation tools.
Clear career progression toward Head of People or Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) as the organization continues to grow.
High-autonomy, English-first, merit-based culture focused on innovation, speed, and measurable business impact.

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