Talent Acquisition Specialist (EdTech Unit)

We’re Applyft — an IT product company which creates value-driven mobile and web apps by combining technology, analytics, and creativity. We launched a new direction — Finestro, an AI-educational application that helps people master AI, improve their financial situation, and open up new opportunities for development.

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us build the team that will take our next ventures to new heights.

This is a great opportunity to join an edtech product that already has a working unit economy, real traction, and ambitious growth plans. You’ll be the person who brings in the right people, helps us move faster, and keeps the team culture strong.

What you’ll do:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for both tech and non-tech roles
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates using sourcing tools, platforms, and your own creativity
• Conduct initial screenings and evaluate candidates for role fit, culture fit, and growth potential
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to align hiring plans with business needs
• Own the recruitment process end-to-end: from job description creation to offer negotiation
• Improve hiring workflows and suggest optimizations for speed and quality
• Maintain and regularly update candidate data and reports
• Take part in preboarding, onboarding, development, and offboarding processes.
• Act as the first HR point of contact for employees and assist with day-to-day HR requests

About you:

• 3+ years of experience in recruitment in product/tech companies
• You have a proven track record of closing tech and non-tech roles, especially in product and marketing
• You know how to manage the full hiring process from first contact to offer
• You’re not afraid to experiment with channels and messaging to improve outreach and conversion
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, you know how to pitch, listen, and assess
• Comfortable being the first point of contact for employee HR requests
• Ability to build trust with employees and managers, act as a partner
• High level of self-organization and independence
• Proactive mindset — you don’t wait for tasks, you look for ways to improve hiring
• You care deeply about candidate experience, provide honest feedback, and aim to leave a positive impression at every stage
• You’re curious about the product and the business — and want your hiring work to have a real impact
• English level: Upper-Intermediate or higher
• Based in Kyiv or Warsaw, or willing to travel there periodically for corporate events and team meetups.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience launching or running: performance reviews; development plans / PDPs; employee engagement initiatives; eNPS / engagement surveys; culture & values initiatives.

We Offer:

• Remote-First culture: We provide a flexible working schedule and you can work anywhere in the world
• Health taking care program: We provide Health insurance, mental health support (psychologist compensation), sport compensation, and 20 paid sick days.
• Personal Equipment Policy: We provide all necessary equipment for your work. For Ukrainian employees we also provide Ecoflow
• Vacation Policy: Each employee in our company has 20 paid vacation days and extra days on the occasion of special evens
• Knowledge sharing: We are glad to share our knowledge and experience in our internal events
• English Lessons: We provide corporate English lessons to support your professional and personal growth.
• Professional Development: Annual learning budget for courses, training, certifications, and conferences.
• Public Holidays: You receive days off according to the official public holidays of your country of residence.
• Coworking Compensation (Ukraine): We provide coworking space compensation for employees located in Ukraine.

Hiring process:
Recruitment Screen 👉Hiring Manager Interview 👉 Final interview 👉Job Offer

Turn your expertise into real impact — be part of our team!