Head of HR

In short

We're looking for a Head of People to take full ownership of everything people-related at intent: recruitment, HR operations, team development, policies, and working directly with founders on how this company grows. This isn't a "set up the perks page and run engagement surveys" kind of role. You'll manage a team of three (two recruiters and an office manager), drive around 50 hires a year, build compensation systems, handle difficult conversations, and be the person leaders turn to when things get complicated. It's a B2B contract with a fixed monthly rate. If you like building people functions that actually work, not just look good on paper, this is for you.

Why intent?

We've been designing and co-creating connected devices since 2008. Wearables, smart audio, health-tech hardware for clients like Oura and BOSE, backed by investors like a16z and Founders Fund. We're 60+ people, fully remote, and AI-native in how we actually work, not just in how we talk about it. The company is at a stage where the people function needs someone who can own it end-to-end: from hiring plans tied to the sales pipeline, through performance frameworks, to vendor negotiations and ISO audits. It's a broad, strategic role with real decision-making power, and you'll report directly to the CEO.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years in a senior HR/People role, with at least 2 years managing a team

• Hands-on recruitment experience at scale: you can run a hiring process yourself, not just delegate it. Tech/software services industry strongly preferred

• Solid understanding of Polish labor law and contract types (B2B, UoP, UZ), enough to draft documents and make sound decisions without calling a lawyer every time

• Experience building HR systems from scratch or significantly rebuilding them: compensation frameworks, performance reviews, onboarding programs, policies

• Commercial awareness: you understand how hiring plans connect to revenue, and you can have a real conversation with a CEO about headcount vs. pipeline

• Strong with data: you define metrics, build reports, and turn numbers into recommendations, not just dashboards

• English at C1+ (written and spoken), because our clients and part of our team are international

• Direct, honest communication: you say what needs to be said, especially when it's uncomfortable

• The ability to switch between strategic thinking and hands-on execution within the same day

• Initiative and ownership: if a process is broken, you fix it. If a policy is missing, you write it. You don't wait for permission

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Nice to have

• Experience in a software house, consultancy, or tech company with a mix of freelance and permanent staff