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POLINA TISHCHENKO
HR Director | People & Culture | Tech & Digital Companies
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
HR Director · 20+ years · Fast-scaling international companies. Remote teams, digital HR transformation, OKR-driven people
strategies. Tech & Sales teams experience across Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Georgia, Azerbaijan. Strategic HR + COO-level
operational thinking.

CORE COMPETENCIES
– Remote Team Building & Management — distributed teams across multiple countries
– OKR/KPI Design & Performance Management — results-oriented HR systems
– Scalable Recruiting Systems — expert & mass hiring, e-recruitment
– HR Digitalization — L&D Programs, LMS, e-learning, online onboarding, HRIS implementation, AI tools in HR processes
– Compensation & Benefits — salary budgeting, motivation models, P&L impact
– Organizational Design & Change Management — 0 to 1,500+ headcount

EXPERIENCE

ADMITAD GMBH — CPA Network IT Company (Ukraine–Germany) | HRD Consultant 01/2017 – 10/2017
Remote project | Headcount: 300 | Tech/IT sector
– Built HR function from scratch for an international IT company
– Designed remote-friendly HR processes: recruiting, onboarding, performance management
– Created organizational structure across Ukraine and Germany
MHP AGROINDUSTRIAL HOLDING — Business Retail | Operational HRD 05/2021 – 11/2025
Headcount: 700 | Built team from 0 during rapid expansion
– Developed HR strategy aligned with OKRs of a new business unit
– Built team from 0 to 700 employees; supported launch of 130+ locations
– Implemented digital recruiting, motivation, and HR analytics systems
– Created Payroll department with transparent motivation and cost management for P&L

LC WAIKIKI — International Retail Ukraine | HRD 04/2020 – 05/2021
Headcount: 1,500
– Transformed HR team to HRBP model; exceeded annual KPIs
– Launched biometric PTS system; organized outsourcing/outstaffing
– Cost optimization across security, legal, travel, labor protection

SPORTMASTER & OSTIN — Company Group (Ukraine–Poland) | HRD / Board Member 10/2017 – 04/2020
Headcount: 1,500 | International M&A project in Poland (800 employees)
– Managed full HR function: recruiting, L&D, C&B, HR analytics, corporate culture
– Led M&A HR integration in Poland: change management, org design, salary budget
– Scaled HR department from 4 to 14 specialists (Ukraine) + 8 (Poland)

WATSONS UKRAINE — International Retail | HR BP Head Office 10/2015 – 03/2017
Headcount: 4,500
– Full recruiting cycle for 11 departments; avg. fill time 16 working days
– Implemented blended learning system, online training matrices, welcome induction program

AVON — Direct Sales Company | Senior Training Manager UA/GE 10/2011 – 10/2015
Headcount: 360,000 | Ukraine & Georgia
– Built and launched online learning system in Georgia from scratch
– Developed 20+ unique online training products; 100,000+ participants over 4 years

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
– Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University — Psychologist (2009–2013)
– Zaporizhzhia State Engineering Academy — Marketing Manager; Engineer, Electronic Systems (1999–2004)
– Blanchard Institute — Situational Leadership, International Trainer Certification
– HR GLOBAL Pro 2019 — multi-level international HR certification program

ADDITIONAL
– English: Upper-Intermediate — written communication, international projects
– Experience opening international offices and building cross-border remote teams
– Technical background: Engineering degree — understands product and IT team dynamics