Head of People

About Boosters

Boosters is a Ukrainian product company that creates global products in the Productivity and EdTech sectors, impacting 60 million users worldwide. Their flagship product, JustDone, was launched in 50 days, currently has over 3 million premium users, incorporates proprietary AI engines, and has increased 30-day retention by 30% in the past year. The company has spinoffs such as Avrora and Promova.

Role Overview

The company values its people as the main strength and is looking for a Head of People to architect the people strategy that aligns strong talent, clear goal setting, and a results-driven culture to accelerate business growth. This role reports directly to the CEO and works closely with various department heads including Marketing, Growth Ops, NLP, Product Management, Engineering, and Design.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an effective performance management system and goal-setting framework that evaluates business outcomes through people and team performance.
• Collaborate actively with the CEO and partners in strategic decision-making and shaping business strategy.
• Strengthen and manage Talent Acquisition, HR, and Employer Branding functions; assist with headhunting for top and founder-level positions.
• Design and execute organizational structure aligned with strategic objectives.
• Foster leadership culture, trust, transparency; develop managerial programs including coaching and leadership academies.
• Lead change management initiatives and handle internal communications, including crisis communication management.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in dynamic environments, preferably in HR or COO roles.
• Proven track record in developing HR strategies and building teams.
• Extensive experience in talent management.
• Strong capability to measure HR initiatives effectiveness using data and reporting.
• Experience with Employer Branding.
• Expertise in designing performance evaluation systems including goal-setting, tracking, and organizational performance analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced+ level of English proficiency.
• Ability to visualize processes and organizational structures effectively.
• Familiarity with company financial reporting to understand key business metrics.

Recruitment Process

The hiring steps include a 45-minute pre-screening with a recruiter, a 1-hour interview with the CEO, a 1.5-hour test assignment, and a 1-hour bar-raising interview.

Benefits and Perks

• Structured career and personal development with performance reviews and personalized development plans.
• Support for personal brand growth on company social media and expert media channels.
• Access to industry communities including Genesis with free courses and networking opportunities.
• Budget allocated for courses, conferences, and English language studies.
• Company-provided work equipment and payment for essential work services.
• Autonomy and flexibility to choose remote-first work or office presence in Kyiv or Lviv, with flexible start times from 8 to 11 AM Kyiv time.
• 20 days off annually, public holidays, and unlimited sick leaves.
• Comprehensive health care benefits including medical insurance, psychological support compensation, personal sport activity benefits, on-site breakfasts and lunches at offices.
• Participation in sports activities through Genesis communities such as running, volleyball, yoga both onsite and online.