Job Description

Head of HR

Location: Poland or UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: People & Operations
Working Model: Hybrid

The Opportunity

We are working with a high-growth technology business operating in the digital assets and financial technology sector. With a team of 100+ employees and continued international expansion, the business is looking for a Head of HR to take ownership of the people function and help build the organisational infrastructure required for its next stage of growth.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership position working closely with the executive team. The successful candidate will shape people strategy, build scalable HR and talent processes, strengthen the employee experience and ensure the organisation has the leadership, structure and talent required to continue scaling internationally.

The Role

You will own the full HR and People agenda, spanning talent acquisition, organisational development, culture, employee engagement, performance, compensation, HR operations and compliance.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution. You will be expected to build structure where required, develop and lead the HR team, partner directly with senior leadership and use data to improve the way the organisation attracts, develops and retains talent.

Key Responsibilities

Scaling & Talent Acquisition

• Develop and execute a people and hiring strategy aligned with continued business growth

• Build and lead an effective recruitment function across technical and non-technical teams

• Establish scalable sourcing, employer branding and structured interview processes

• Partner with department leaders on workforce planning, organisational design and headcount requirements

• Develop competitive compensation and benefits frameworks informed by relevant technology and digital asset markets

• Establish recruitment metrics and improve time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and overall candidate experience

• Build talent pipelines for critical and senior positions

Culture & Retention

• Own and continuously develop the company's culture as the organisation grows

• Ensure company values are reflected in leadership, management and day-to-day employee experience

• Design effective onboarding programmes that accelerate productivity and integration

• Develop career frameworks, levelling structures and internal mobility programmes

• Lead employee engagement and retention initiatives using measurable data and employee feedback

• Establish effective feedback mechanisms, pulse surveys and action plans

• Develop recognition, communication and employee experience initiatives that support a strong international culture

Leadership & HR Operations

• Act as a senior strategic advisor to the executive leadership team on people-related matters

• Translate business strategy into clear people priorities across the organisation

• Support leadership communication and organisational alignment during periods of growth and change

• Lead, mentor and develop the HR/People team

• Oversee performance management, leadership development and manager capability programmes

• Establish and maintain robust HR policies, employment practices and contracts

• Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation across relevant jurisdictions

• Own HR systems, people analytics and reporting

• Use workforce data and insights to support strategic decision-making

• Support organisational restructuring, workforce planning and senior-level people decisions where required

What We're Looking For

Required

• 8+ years of progressive HR or People experience

• At least 3 years operating in a senior HR leadership position such as Head of HR, HR Director, VP People or equivalent

• Proven experience scaling organisations through significant growth, ideally beyond 100 employees

• Strong track record of building or significantly developing talent acquisition and recruitment functions

• Demonstrated experience improving employee engagement, retention and organisational effectiveness

• Strong knowledge of compensation, performance management, organisational development and HR operations

• Comfortable operating as a builder, establishing processes and infrastructure while remaining hands-on

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to connect people strategy with business objectives

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with executive leadership and boards

• Based in or willing to relocate to Poland or the UAE

Nice to Have

• Experience within crypto, Web3, fintech, financial services or another technology sector undergoing significant regulatory and market change

• Experience managing HR across multiple countries and jurisdictions

• Previous experience supporting internationally distributed teams

• Familiarity with employment markets and regulations in Poland and/or the UAE

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD or equivalent professional qualification

• Advanced degree in HR, business, organisational psychology or a related discipline

What Success Looks Like

• A scalable people strategy aligned with the company's growth plans

• A stronger and more structured talent acquisition function

• Clearer organisational structures, career paths and performance frameworks

• Improved employee engagement and retention

• Effective HR operations across multiple jurisdictions

• Stronger leadership capability and manager effectiveness

• Reliable people data and reporting supporting executive decision-making

• A consistent employee experience across an internationally distributed organisation

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced HR leader who has operated in a genuine scale-up environment and understands how to build the people infrastructure required as an organisation moves beyond 100 employees.

You will be comfortable working directly with senior executives while also getting into the detail when required. You should have strong recruitment and talent expertise, but also understand culture, organisational design, compensation, performance and international HR operations.

Experience within crypto, fintech, Web3 or technology is particularly relevant, although candidates from other high-growth and internationally distributed businesses may also be considered.

Location

The position can be based in Poland or the UAE, with a hybrid working model.