ARX Robotics is building the future of autonomous defense systems in Europe — and the people behind that mission matter just as much as the technology. As Team Lead HR for our Kyiv office, you will be the go-to HR expert on the ground: the person who ensures our team operates compliantly, grows intentionally, and feels supported every step of the way.
This is a function-owner role where you will bridge our global People & Organisation team with the realities of running HR in Ukraine. You will work closely with local leadership, bring structure to a fast-growing office, and make a direct impact on how we attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in a complex and meaningful industry
What You'll BuildActing as a strategic HR partner and advisor to the CEO and other stakeholders.
Serve as HR contact for all employees in the Kyiv office — advising leadership on employment law, HR best practices, and organizational decisions.
Maintaining strong talent culture evaluation for current and future hiring needs.
Design and run a structured, compliant onboarding experience that sets every new hire up for success from day one.
Own performance management cycles locally, coordinating reviews, supporting managers in meaningful development conversations, and connecting individual growth to company goals in close connection with the Headquarter office who owns the process.
Manage HR administration, coordinating the HR administrator.
Ensure full compliance with Ukrainian labor law, including documentation and reporting, and security requirements specific to the defense sector.
Adapt and implement global ARX Robotics HR policies to fit the local legal and cultural context.
Create and support learning and development initiatives that help our Kyiv team grow professionally and stay engaged. Advise and coach managers on leadership, team effectiveness, employee development, retention, performance issues, and organizational changes.
What You Bring
5+ years of HR experience, ideally within a multinational, defense, or miltech environment.
Deep knowledge of Ukrainian labor law, HR compliance, and the documentation requirements that come with operating in a regulated sector.
Hands-on experience across the full HR spectrum: recruitment (participate in the process), onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and administration.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions locally, while staying aligned with global HR strategy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills — you build trust quickly, handle sensitive matters with discretion, and know how to have hard conversations.
Experience maintaining HR records and reporting to both local authorities and international teams.
A practical, solutions-oriented mindset — you do not wait for perfect conditions to move things forward.
A bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.
ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.
As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.
If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!
ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of HR experience, ideally in a multinational, defense, or miltech environment
- Deep knowledge of Ukrainian labor law, HR compliance, and regulated-sector documentation requirements
- Hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and HR administration
- Ability to work independently and make local decisions while aligning with global HR strategy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including discretion and handling difficult conversations
- Experience maintaining HR records and reporting to local authorities and international teams
- Practical, solutions-oriented mindset
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
What We Do
ARX Robotics GmbH is a defense technology manufacturer that develops autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for defense and commercial applications, specializing in autonomous mobile robotics and a digitalization platform.
