People Business Partner

Playson is looking for a People Business Partner with knowledge of the Ukrainian language who can operate close to the business, work directly with leaders on organisational challenges, and help maintain a high-performance environment without turning the company into a bureaucratic HR machine. This role is not about running HR processes for the sake of process.

We are looking for someone who can: help leaders make strong people decisions; maintain high talent quality; Identify organisational risks early. and ensure leadership, hiring, and performance problems do not silently accumulate over time. The PBP works primarily through leaders - not around them.

What you’ll bring Knowledge of the Ukrainian language is a must 5+ years of experience in HRBP, Head of People, HRD, organisational partnership, or similar leadership-facing roles. Strong experience working with leaders in fast-moving environments. Ability to challenge stakeholders directly, constructively, and without unnecessary politics.

Strong judgment and ability to operate in ambiguous situations. High level of ownership, maturity, and communication clarity. Ability to connect people and topics with business reality and execution impact.

Comfortable with difficult conversations, organisational tension, and imperfect environments. Ability to remain calm, structured, and pragmatic under pressure. Ability to build trust with strong personalities and leadership teams while still being able to challenge them when needed.