Human Resources Lead - 100% remote

At Savages Corp Limited, we enable manufacturers to thrive in the era of Industry 4.0 by combining cutting-edge technology with deep compliance expertise. Our platforms and services help manufacturing enterprises harness the power of data intelligence, automation, and connected systems to drive smarter decision-making, optimize operations, and accelerate digital transformation. We ensure end-to-end compliance and data protection through robust infrastructure solutions, while streamlining regulatory and operational processes to reduce risk and increase efficiency. Beyond compliance, we design and deliver scalable applications and advanced analytics that empower globally distributed teams to work efficiently, transparently, and with high impact.

We are seeking a freelance full-time Human Resources Lead to own and operate the entire people function of the company. This role combines strategic HR leadership and hands-on people operations and is responsible for shaping, running, and continuously improving all HR processes across the full employee lifecycle. You will act as a trusted partner to leadership, managers, and employees while independently managing day-to-day HR execution in a remote, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable HR processes and structures to support company growth, including hands-on execution, documentation, and continuous optimization.
• Own and operate the full employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to performance management, development, and offboarding, including preparation of materials, coordination of stakeholders, and administrative execution.
• Lead and support end-to-end talent acquisition across technical and non-technical roles, including proactive sourcing, CV screening, interview coordination, interview preparation for managers, hiring recommendations, and offer process support.
• Act as an operational sparring partner and execution arm for leadership, translating people strategy into concrete actions, preparing decision templates, analyses, and recommendations to support management decisions.
• Support management with HR-related planning and execution, including workforce planning, role definitions, performance frameworks, and organizational setup.
• Build, maintain, and actively manage a positive employee experience by ensuring clear communication, structured processes, and reliable HR support across all employee touchpoints.
• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for team members and managers across all people-related topics, handling inquiries, preparing responses, and proactively identifying issues.
• Mediate conflicts and support managers in sensitive people situations, including preparation of conversations, documentation, follow-ups, and alignment with leadership.
• Drive digital HR transformation by selecting, implementing, maintaining, and operating HR systems, ATS tools, internal documentation, templates, and guidelines.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze HR reporting, metrics, and people data, including management dashboards, regular updates, and ad-hoc analyses to support leadership decisions.
• Ensure HR operations, documentation, and processes are compliant, structured, and consistently applied, including drafting policies, process descriptions, and internal guidelines.
• Create, prepare, and manage HR-related content for social media and internal communication, including employer branding posts, hiring announcements, people culture insights, and leadership-aligned messaging.
• Take ownership of operational HR tasks and actively assist leadership in day-to-day people operations by proactively identifying gaps, preparing solutions, and ensuring smooth execution.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, or People & Culture roles, ideally in fast-growing or remote-first organizations.
• Proven experience owning HR processes end to end, from strategy to execution.
• Strong background in talent acquisition and stakeholder-driven hiring.
• Experience building HR infrastructure and processes from scratch or scaling existing ones.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Hands-on, structured working style with a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Comfort working independently in a remote, international setup.
• Experience with digital HR tools, ATS systems, and HR reporting.

What We Offer

• A key role shaping the people function of a growing Industry 4.0 company.
• High level of ownership and autonomy with direct access to leadership.
• Fully remote work with flexible hours.
• Collaboration with an international, senior, and highly skilled team.
• Minimal bureaucracy and a pragmatic, execution-focused environment.
• The opportunity to combine strategic HR leadership with hands-on impact.

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Time Zone

CET ±2 hours

Contract Type

Freelance / full-time contract

Compensation

 €30-35/h