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Iryna Cherneha
HRD, Head of HR, HR/TA Lead, HRBP

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Ukraine, Kyiv
Hybrid/Remote

HARD SKILLS & TOOLS

HR & People Management
HR Strategy | Talent Acquisition & Recruitment | HR Policies & Procedures | Onboarding & Adaptation |
Performance Management | Employee Engagement & Retention | Learning & Development | Conflict
Resolution | Compensation & Benefits | HR Analytics & Reporting | Employer Branding | People
Management & Coaching

Recruitment & Sourcing Platforms
LinkedIn (Recruiter) | Djinni | DOU
Boolean Search | Referral Programs

HR Systems
CleverStaff (ATS) | HiBob (HRIS) | Hurma |
PeopleForce | HR Analytics & Reporting Tools

Collaboration & Project Management
Slack | Zoom | Google Workspace
Jira | Asana | Click Up | Trello

SOFT & SELF SKILLS
Communication & Active Listening | Emotional Intelligence | Leadership | Strategic Thinking |
Decision-Making | Negotiation | Stakeholder Management | Coaching & Mentoring | Problem-Solving |
Critical Thinking | Adaptability | Time Management & Prioritization | Empathy & Cultural Awareness |
Growth Mindset | Result-Oriented Approach | Creativity & Innovative Thinking

EXPERIENCE

GG Poker UA, iGaming – HR Business Partner / Head of HR (HRD scope)
from 09.2023 to 08.2025
Responsibilities
●​ implemented HR strategy aligned with business goals, driving organizational growth;
●​ designed and managed HR operations: policies, procedures, documentation, and benefits
programs;
●​ led full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles, ensuring quality hires and retention;
●​ developed and optimized onboarding and employee adaptation processes;
●​ handled employee relations, conflict resolution, and partnered with leadership to improve
engagement.
Key Achievements
●​ built HR function from scratch as sole HR lead, streamlining all operations;
●​ implemented HRM system, onboarding, performance review, and rewards processes;
●​ launched benefits and psychological support programs, boosting employee wellbeing;
●​ independently closed vacancies, ensuring timely hires across teams;
●​ introduced employee satisfaction surveys, delivering actionable insights to leadership;

Performa HR-Agency. IT, iGaming, Fintech, Marketing – Co-founder
from 03.2024 to 08.2025

Summary
Co-founded and scaled an HR agency from scratch, built and led a recruitment team, owned client
acquisition and end-to-end client coordination, and contributed to P&L management while
delivering full-cycle hiring across IT, iGaming, Fintech, and Marketing.
Key Achievements
●​ scaled HR agency operations, recruitment delivery, and client workflows from zero;
●​ acquired and managed clients end-to-end: sales, hiring strategy, delivery, and retention;
●​ delivered 1–2 successful hires per month on average, including mid-level and C-level roles;
●​ built and led a recruitment team of 10+ recruiters;
●​ designed scalable recruitment workflows and trained recruiters in sourcing, interviewing,
and negotiation;
●​ achieved breakeven and profitability within the first 6 months;
●​ built long-term client partnerships and a strong candidate database;
●​ increased brand visibility and social media presence in collaboration with the marketing
team.

Smartplay group (PokerMatch), iGaming – from HR Generalist to HRD
from 04.2023 to 09.2023
Responsibilities
●​ supported team performance and people initiatives aligned with business priorities and HR
strategy;
●​ owned and coordinated all employee-related matters across the company;
●​ partnered closely with leadership and teams on people and organizational topics;
●​ consulted and trained managers on people management, performance, and employee
relations;
●​ collaborated with leadership on workforce planning and hiring needs;
●​ participated in hiring processes to ensure quality and business fit;
●​ resolved complex employee relations and conflict situations;
●​ developed and implemented company policies and procedures.

Achievements
●​ successfully closed C-level positions;
●​ developed and implemented company-wide HR policies and procedures;
●​ resolved complex conflict situations while balancing business and employee interests;
●​ built strong and productive collaboration with managers and teams;
●​ improved and adapted the HiBob HRM system to business needs.

GR8 Tech (Parimatch Tech), iGaming – People Partner
from 10.2022 to 04.2023
Responsibilities
●​ supported HR Business Partner in delivering HR initiatives and projects aligned with
business needs;
●​ implemented HR policies and procedures across teams, providing full support to managers
and employees;
●​ consulted and coached managers on people-related and performance issues;
●​ partnered with leadership and teams to improve employee relations, culture, engagement,
and retention;
●​ supported full-cycle talent management processes;
●​ maintained HR databases and employee records.

SYNERGY, Developer group – HRD
from 07.2021 to 08.2022
MAKLAI, IT product company – HR Generalist
from 11.2016 to 05.2017
NDA, IT company – HR Generalist
from 11.2014 to 11.2016

EDUCATION
National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” from 2007 to 2011
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