HR People Partner

About the role:

We are Academy Smart, an IT company with Ukrainian roots. For 15 years, we have been successfully scaling our clients’ businesses while maintaining a culture of genuine partnership and professional stability.

We are currently looking for an HR Manager/HR People Partner who is ready to join our friendly team and take charge of the Employee Experience.

Responsibilities:

• Employee Lifecycle Management: Facilitating the full employee journey, including onboarding, performance reviews, and offboarding processes.
• Communication & Feedback: Conducting regular 1:1 meetings, gathering feedback, and fostering a positive team environment.
• Professional Development: Assisting in organizing internal training sessions and educational events for employees.
• Employer Branding: Contributing to the corporate Instagram account and implementing engagement initiatives.
• HR Administration: Maintaining the employee database and internal knowledge base.

Requirements:

• Experience: 7+ months of HR experience within the IT sector (as an HR Manager or HR People Partner).
• Process Knowledge: A solid understanding of the complete employee lifecycle.
• Tools: Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs). Experience with Hurma or other HRM systems is a significant plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong empathy, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
• Languages: English level — Intermediate

We understand that starting a new role is a significant step, so our team is ready to be your reliable support. We ensure a smooth onboarding process, will guide you through challenging situations, and are eager to share our expertise. You won’t face tasks alone — we’ll be right there to help you.

We offer:

• Culture of openness and trust with minimal hierarchy.
• Friendly working environment.
• Consultations with a corporate accountant and legal support.
• Paid vacation and sick leave (25 days total + public holidays in Ukraine).
• Necessary hardware for comfortable work.
• Access to external and internal training.

Hiring process:

• CV review
• Interview with a Recruiter
• Interview with the Head of HR.