HR Manager

The Role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced HR Manager to join our Kyiv office. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of HR operations at the local level, supporting the Office Managing Partner and playing a key role in implementing HR best practices that drive employee engagement, development, and organizational success.

The HR Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end HR lifecycle for both lawyers and business services colleagues. This includes managing recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, payroll administration, and learning and development initiatives, while ensuring compliance with local labour laws, firm-wide strategies, and policies.

You will have the opportunity to align HR operations with Kinstellar’s core values and strategic goals, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and growth. By creating an environment where everyone can thrive, the HR Manager will play an essential role in enhancing employee experience and driving a positive impact within the Kyiv office and across the firm.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruitment and onboarding
• Learning and development
• Benefits and compensation
• HR policies and support for HR strategy
• Payroll administration and personnel documentation
• HR systems and reporting (both locally and regionally)
• Annual appraisals and employee performance management
• HR budgeting and cost control
• Intra-office secondments and expatriate management
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Compliance with local labor laws and firm policies
• Team-building activities, HR events, and student programs

Key skills and experience required:

• University degree in Human Resource Management, Labor and Employment Relations, Business Management, etc.
• English (advanced level), written and spoken.
• 3+ years HR experience in blue-chip organisations in an HR Manager role or similar positions.
• Strong technical knowledge of HR processes and employment practices.
• Proven experience in managing recruitment campaigns, including conducting interviews and participating in selection decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement employee relations policies.
• Extensive knowledge of HR administration, including headcount planning, performance management, and salary review processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret HR data and provide strategic insights.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.

Only candidates who meet all the requirements set out above will be considered for the position. 

What We Offer:

At Kinstellar, we prioritize your goals. We begin by understanding your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities that unlock your full potential. By joining our team of exceptional talents, you become part of our high culture where we are committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer:

• High-level corporate culture: Our culture comes to life through our five core values: Excellence, Insight, Integrity, Team Spirit and Drive. At Kinstellar, we place a premium on integrity and are the only regional law firm with a dedicated risk and compliance team, along with a comprehensive anti-corruption compliance program.
• Learning & Development: Benefit from professional development and training in a leading CEE & CA law firm, engaging in interesting work for reputable local and international clients. 
• Wellbeing: Experience comprehensive benefits tailored to individual needs, fostering your mental and physical wellbeing. We prioritize your work-life balance with firm-wide days off and offer competitive compensation, including future salary growth and an annual performance bonus.
• Social Impact: Engage in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives for both local and global impact. Our employee-driven Community Investment program includes pro bono work, volunteering, donations, and sponsorships.

Why Kinstellar? 

At Kinstellar, we provide premium legal services and pride ourselves on having a collaborative, team oriented, future looking culture providing unique development opportunities to grow in a highly supportive working environment throughout all stages of your career. At Kinstellar you will have the opportunity to work with outstanding lawyers of Emerging Europe, Central Asia and of the world’s greatest referring law firms on highly complex cases. We are a purpose-driven organization, with outstanding sector and service line expertise, knowledge and commitment to client service and innovation. 

We know our people value flexibility around when and where they work. So, we are committed to offering a more adaptable way to work, balancing the way you work and your lifestyle with hybrid working options. 

We will support your career aspirations by offering access to mobility programs such as intra- office secondments and secondments with referring law firms where possible. These programs give you the chance to travel to other countries, engage with international clients, lawyers and develop your networks.

Equal Opportunities:

Kinstellar provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibits discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristics.

Joining Kinstellar means working with some of the finest legal minds in Emerging Europe and Central Asia on the region's most challenging mandates. We attract the best and brightest talents to help us continue our stellar growth.

Do you consider yourself Stellar? Apply Now!

To Apply:

At Kinstellar we welcome direct applications. Please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English to Olena Horon, Regional HR Advisor, at Отправить резюме . We will then be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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