Игорь

IHOR VARCHENKO
HR MANAGER/ HRBP
Kyiv, Украина | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

PROFILE
People-focused HR Business Partner with strong expertise in process design, performance management, and
leadership support.
Develops scalable HR frameworks for fintech and IT teams, driving efficiency, retention, and growth across
international markets.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HR Business Partner, NDA Fintech (PDL) Feb 2025 — Present
Prague
NDA Fintech (PDL project)
• Designing and implementing HR policies and performance review systems;
• Building HR frameworks for multi-market fintech operations under EU regulation;
• Supporting leadership in scaling Product, Risk, Marketing, and Engineering teams;
• Managing recruitment strategy for mid–senior and C-level roles (local & remote);
• Conducting HR analytics, compensation reviews, and KPI alignment;
• Partnering with executives to improve retention and employee experience.
Key Tools: Miro, Google Workspace, Notion, LinkedIn Recruiter, ClickUp, CleverStaff, Power Bi
IT Recruiter/HR manager, Abz.agnency Jun 2022 — Nov 2024
Tallinn
Key Responsibilities:
• Closed positions across different levels (Junior to Senior) in Marketing, IT, Design, and Operations;
• Conducted initial interviews focusing on hard and soft skills, growth potential, and cultural fit;
• Performed preliminary assessment of test tasks and provided structured feedback to hiring managers;
• Created and published job descriptions, monitored performance metrics, and optimized hiring funnel
conversion;
• Planned and controlled the HR department budget;
• Trained and onboarded new employees, ensuring smooth adaptation and engagement;
• Developed and strengthened the company’s HR brand through internal and external communications;
• Designed and implemented key HR metrics (time-to-hire, retention, offer conversion rate) and process
improvements;
• Contributed to organizational development initiatives: structure audit, grading system, and compensation policy
setup;
• Launched and promoted a feedback-driven and proactive company culture.
Key tools: Slack Linkedin Google Sheets Google Docs PowerBI
HR Generalist, Green Balance Mar 2021 — Feb 2022
Kyiv
Key responsibilities as HR:
• Improving results in the recruitment and training departments;
• Recruiting administrative staff (recruiters, trainers, media buyers/arbitrage specialists);
• Conducting scheduled and on-demand 1:1 meetings (including psychological analysis of employee well-being
with feedback provided to company owners and/or department heads);
• Supporting employees through all stages (from hiring to termination);
• Assisting in the development of KPI systems for departments;
• Developing and maintaining the HR brand and HR strategy;
• Monitoring employee dashboards and managing recruitment department dashboards;
• Controlling and analyzing recruitment reports, testing hypotheses for new hiring funnels, and preparing detailed
analyses and reports;
• Organizing events, parties, and celebrations;
• Conducting employee testing and psychological analysis with actionable feedback for management;
• Working on employee retention and satisfaction strategies;
• Managing remote work for Head Office staff;
• Collaborating with job board representatives.
Key tools: Excel Miro ClickUp Odoo
Recruiter, Personal Solution Sept 2019 — Mar 2021
Kyiv
Worked at an employment agency in the EU.
Responsibilities:
• Calling incoming applications, and cold calling if necessary;
• Conducting interviews with candidates;
• Preparing candidate profiles for employers;
• Preparing documents for candidates (visa and related documents);
• Organizing departures and providing support throughout the candidate's employment;
• Searching for new traffic sources;
• Creating and optimizing scripts; Training new employees.
Key tools: Bitrix24 Job websites; Thematic chats/groups; Facebook traffic; SMS mailings

EDUCATION
Kiev Institute of Business and Technology Sept 2015 — Jun 2019
Psychology, Kyiv
Bachelor of Psychology.The form of study is full-time

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Full-cycle Recruitment (Tech, C-level, Head Office) Leadership Partnering & Change Management
Interviewing & Competency-based Assessment Employer Branding & HR Marketing
HR Analytics & KPI Dashboards ATS & Pipeline Management
HR Strategy & Policy Development Process Optimization & Automation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: Russian, Ukrainian, English