Senior HR Business Partner

About the role

ARX Robotics is building autonomous defence systems in Europe and needs a senior HR business partner to lead HR activities in its Kyiv office. You will act as the local HR expert, ensuring compliance, supporting growth, and connecting the global People & Organisation team with Ukrainian realities.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as strategic HR advisor to the CEO and local leadership, providing guidance on employment law and HR best practices.
• Design and deliver a structured, compliant onboarding experience for new hires.
• Own local performance‑management cycles, coordinate reviews and coach managers on development conversations.
• Manage HR administration, including coordination of the HR administrator and maintenance of records.
• Ensure full compliance with Ukrainian labour law and defence‑sector security requirements.
• Adapt global HR policies to the local legal and cultural context and support learning & development initiatives.

Required profile

• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a multinational, defence or mil‑tech environment.
• Deep knowledge of Ukrainian labour law and HR compliance in a regulated sector.
• Hands‑on experience across recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations and administration.
• Ability to work independently while aligning with global HR strategy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of handling sensitive matters with discretion.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field.