Head of People in Universe Group

Head of People

Kyiv (hybrid), Kyiv

Universe Group is a Ukrainian company that launches global IT products. The Universe group of companies creates mobile applications and web platforms to simplify and improve people's quality of life.

In six years, Universe Group has built three successful businesses — Guru Apps, Forma, Wisey, and we are also developing our own R&D center. The company's products are used by almost 62 million people from 180 countries.

We are looking for a visionary and strategic leader for the position of Head of People . In this role, you will shape and implement the company's People Operations strategy, aligning it with our corporate goals. You will play a key role in making HR decisions. Your main areas will be HR, Talent Acquisition and Communications, where you will ensure alignment of goals between departments. This is a unique opportunity to influence the business through the coordinated work of three departments.

You will work directly with the Universe Group CEO and become an important part of our leadership team. Your goal will be to maintain an HR system that will contribute to business success and a dynamic, high-performance environment.

Location — Kyiv.

This is a hybrid position. It allows you to work both in our office in Kyiv and remotely, with the requirement to visit the office 2-3 days a week.

In this role, you will:

• Act as a leader and partner on HR issues, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Form and manage the HR vision. Provide valuable insights for management decision-making.
• Collaborate with the CEO of our businesses: Guru Apps, Forma, Wisey and R&D to develop a high-performance culture and build effective teams that meet business goals.
• Drive operational efficiency in People Operations to help the organization move through the growth phase.
• Manage and work closely with the Talent Acquisition and Communication teams to develop and support key functional KPIs/initiatives.
• Use HR analytics to identify trends, monitor metrics, set targets, make recommendations for improving productivity, retain and engage employees at Universe Group.
• Support and develop the leadership and management skills of managers with the involvement of external and internal resources.
• Act as an initiator of actions and changes in HR processes that support the growth of the organization, contributing to the creation of a collaborative, aligned and engaged culture.

What is needed to join us:

• General experience in the HR field of 5 years or more.
• Experience of managing the HR department from 2 years in an IT company with more than 100 employees.
• Experience in managing a cross-functional team.
• Knowledge of best practices in personnel management and experience in their implementation taking into account business needs.
• Experience in creating an HR strategy and defining metrics for its evaluation.
• Experience in implementing training programs for the development of managers and work on increasing their eexpertise
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and writing skills, ability to approach different types of people and solve complex situations.
• Structured thinking and the ability to make business decisions based on data.

What we offer:

• All-inclusive office - we value our office culture and we are working to support the startup spirit. That's why we do everything to make everyone feel comfortable in a cozy office on Podil in Kyiv - breakfasts, lunches, walkways, a silent room for the focus of attention - this is far from all that awaits you in our space.
• Culture of development and learning - we believe that the results of the company depend on the team, skills and knowledge of colleagues. We constantly conduct internal team training to improve skills and attract experts from the Ukrainian market or the world.
• Career growth — the learning culture promotes the rapid development of colleagues. On average, our team grows to 10 managers per year. Career development depends on desire and achievement of set goals. There are also large professional communities waiting for you, with the help of which you can improve your hard skills.
• Some of the best conditions on the market of companies in Ukraine are competitive remuneration, 20 working days of paid break, cooperation through FOP or within Diya City, 100% payment of sick leave, medical insurance and free online consultations with a corporate doctor.
• Care and support during wartime - we make sure that everyone in the team feels safe during a full-scale war in Ukraine. If necessary, we help with the relocation of employees and their relatives, and contribute to the provision of charging stations and everything necessary for comfortable work. In addition, we are doubling all donations from our colleagues to charity meetings to close military inquiries faster.

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