HR Manager [Middle+/Senior]

About Us

Odd Systems is a defense technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of thermal imaging cameras. It was founded by a group of entrepreneurs, engineers, managers, and tech enthusiasts with prior experience at a number of international technology companies, including Petcube, a world leader in pet cameras and software. The company’s products, including the Kurbas and Svitlych thermal imaging cameras, among others, are named after prominent figures of the “Executed Renaissance” and the “Sixtiers” — Ukrainian intellectuals of the 20th century who were persecuted and destroyed by the Soviet regime. Odd Systems has offices in Ukraine, the US, and the EU.
Purpose of the Role: this isn’t a paperwork HR role. You will have a seat at the table, working directly with leadership to shape how our company grows. You’ll have the autonomy to experiment with new engagement formats, influence the organizational structure, and see the direct impact of your work on the team’s success.
Experience and skills we are looking for:

• The People/Business Partner: You have 3+ years of experience as an HR Manager or People/Business Partner, preferably in a start-up, fast-paced environment.
• The Strategist: You don’t just feel that the mood is low — you use data, surveys, and hypotheses to prove it and find a solution.
• Communication Pro: You are comfortable talking to people at all levels and have experience navigating tough conversations.
• Process Builder: You love creating order out of chaos and have a track record of building people processes from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full Cycle Employee Management
  Owning the entire employee lifecycle of a dedicated team: from a smooth onboarding experience to impactful development plans and offboarding.
  Acting as the primary point of contact for employees, providing guidance on growth, internal policies, and company culture.
• Performance & Talent Development
  Partnering with team leads to conduct regular performance reviews, identify high-potential talent, and address growth areas.
  Supporting managers in handling complex cases, conflict resolution, and feedback loops.
• Retention & Team Climate
  Monitoring team health through regular 1-on-1s, eNPS surveys, and pulse checks.
  Identifying risks and implementing retention strategies based on data-driven insights.
  Managing organizational changes, including team restructures and role definitions.
• Strategic HR Initiatives
  Building and launching new HR processes from scratch aligned with company OKRs.
  Analyzing HR metrics (turnover, engagement) to propose and execute improvements.

It’s a plus if you have:
Preferably experience in a start-up, fast-paced environment.

Why Choose Us?

• Work that has a real impact. We build products that directly strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
• Opportunity to work alongside top-tier engineers in MilTech and autonomous systems.
• Official employment under the Diia.City legal framework.
• The possibility of reservation (deferment) for conscripts in accordance with the requirements of current legislation.
• Annual paid leave — 24 calendar days.
• Additional paid leave for veterans — 14 calendar days.
• Paid sick leave in accordance with the law.
• Voluntary health insurance upon successful completion of the probationary period.
• Possibility of reimbursement for training costs according to internal company policies.

We are not just looking for employees, but for like-minded individuals who share our values and are ready to build the future of Ukrainian MilTech.