Head of Human Resources

Warsaw - Poland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Warsaw Poland (Hybrid / Remote-First)
Full-time B2B Contract
Start: ASAP

About the Company

The hiring company is an independent product-based SaaS organization with a portfolio of 10 in-house B2C digital products. The company builds and scales its own products - no outsourcing no external clients and no investor pressure.

The new IT and engineering hub is being established in Warsaw operating in a hybrid model with 23 days per week of office collaboration to support teamwork and innovation.

This is a remote-first global environment with distributed teams across multiple countries.

Why This Role Is Attractive

Build the HR function from the ground up.
Lead the setup of the new legal entity in Warsaw.
Full ownership of HR operations in Poland and soon globally.
High autonomy and direct influence on strategic decisions.
Product-based SaaS environment with no outsourcing and no investor pressure.
Remote-first culture with a strong new tech hub in Warsaw.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Human Resources to design lead and scale the HR function during a period of active growth.

This is a unique opportunity to build the HR foundation of the new Warsaw hub establish a new Polish legal entity and later expand HR operations across the entire global organization.
The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational ownership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Establishing the Warsaw Hub (Initial Priority)

Lead HR setup for the new Polish legal entity.
Build the first local team: finance administration operational roles.
Oversee all HR operations in Poland including:
- payroll and compensation processes
- benefits
- contract management (B2B/employment)
- PTO and sick leave systems
- compliance with Polish labor law
- HR documentation and internal frameworks.
Implement HR systems and operational processes for the new hub.

2. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Lead the Talent Acquisition function (internal recruiters external partners).
Create efficient hiring processes aligned with growth plans.
Oversee contracts and onboarding in collaboration with Legal.
Ensure a structured and positive onboarding experience for all new employees.

3. HR Operations & People Processes

Build and maintain HR policies aligned with legal compliance and business needs.
Manage the entire employee lifecycle: onboarding development performance offboarding.
Oversee payroll accuracy benefits and HRIS tools.
Implement performance management frameworks including 360 reviews.
Handle conflict resolution employee relations and disciplinary processes.
Lead organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.

4. Culture Engagement & Communication

Act as the primary HR contact for managers and employees.
Strengthen engagement productivity accountability and collaboration.
Support a transparent performance-driven culture in a remote-first environment.
Ensure clear and consistent internal communication across countries and teams.

5. Global HR Scaling (After 36 Months)

Once the Warsaw hub is established the Head of HR will gradually:

take ownership of global HR operations
standardize people processes across all regions
support remote teams at scale
collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and organizational design.

What Were Looking For

7 years of experience in Human Resources.
3 years in a senior HR leadership role (Head of HR HR Director Head of People).
Strong background in digital tech or SaaS companies.
Hands-on experience with Polish HR regulations payroll and compliance (must-have).
Proven experience building HR functions or hubs from scratch.
Experience working with distributed remote teams.
Strong Talent Acquisition expertise is mandatory.

Strategic thinker with strong hands-on operational execution.
Deep understanding of HR frameworks policies and people processes.
Ability to build structure enforce accountability and drive results.
Advanced English (required).

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package (discussed individually).
B2B contract full-time (40 hours/week).
22 paid vacation days.
National holidays based on country of residence.
High-impact leadership role in a growing product organization.
Autonomy to build a new HR foundation and later lead global operations.

Warsaw Poland (Hybrid / Remote-First) Full-time B2B Contract Start: ASAPAbout the CompanyThe hiring company is an independent product-based SaaS organization with a portfolio of 10 in-house B2C digital products. The company builds and scales its own products - no outsourcing no external clients ...