Senior HR Specialist

This is usAt Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and Ul design, managed services, product development, and software development.

This is the job

Join a global aerospace and technology environment as an HR Services Specialist, supporting employees across the full HR lifecycle — from pre-hire to retirement.

In this role, you will be the first point of contact for employees on a wide range of HR-related questions. You will support HR teams and business leaders with day-to-day HR operations, documentation and local compliance activities.

You will work closely with employees, HR stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, ensuring HR processes are delivered accurately and efficiently, in line with Ukrainian labour law and local regulations.

This is a 9-month contract role based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The position requires visiting the company's Kyiv office and/or a local government office at least once a week.
This is you

• 4+ years of professional experience in HR Services, HR Operations, HR Administration or a similar HR role in Ukraine.
• Strong knowledge of Ukrainian labour law and local HR regulations.
• Experience supporting employees across different stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Experience working with government portals and local authorities.
• Experience preparing HR and employment-related documentation.
• Experience with military-related HR documentation is highly relevant.
• Experience with Workday is a strong advantage; ServiceNow experience is a plus.
• Strong written and spoken Ukrainian and English.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines.
• Strong customer-service mindset and professional communication skills.
• Comfortable working with confidential employee information.
• Adaptable, proactive and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable working with international teams across different time zones.
• Upper-intermediate English or higher.

This is your role

• Act as the first point of contact for employees, responding to HR queries via email, tickets and in person.
• Guide HR policies, procedures and employee-related processes.
• Support employees in resolving HR-related issues and identify appropriate resources when needed.
• Prepare HR documentation related to job changes, business travel, personal travel, reference letters, income certificates and other employee requests.
• Support local HR compliance activities, including military-related paperwork and management of hard-copy contractual documentation.
• Perform HR transactions in Workday, including personal information changes, citizenship verification and job changes.
• Monitor sick leave and absence data using the relevant timekeeping systems.
• Support HR process improvements across the employee lifecycle.
• Collaborate with HR, People, Payroll and other cross-functional teams to ensure consistent and accurate HR service delivery.
• Support the implementation of new or updated HR programs, policies and processes.
• Support regional and global HR projects, including preparing statements of work, deliverables, resources, budgets and schedules.
• Monitor project progress and prepare status updates for stakeholders.
• Support supplier performance management and participate in special HR projects when required.
• Business travel to the UK or other international locations may occasionally be required.

What awaits you at Avenga? At Avenga, everyone matters. We provide equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, and leadership, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our diverse community of employees, candidates, and business partners actively shapes our growth. By bringing together people from different backgrounds and experiences, we build a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves while honoring the boundaries of others.