Krystyna Matiukha

HR Manager with 4+ years of experience in IT and creative industries, specializing in building HR processes from scratch in fast-growing environments. Strong expertise in full-cycle recruitment, employee experience, and performance management, with a proven track record of improving hiring efficiency, engagement, and internal processes. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, optimizing HR operations, and driving people-focused initiatives aligned with business goals.

People Operations / HR Manager at Finmap (2025-12 – 2026-02)

Built and optimized end-to-end HR processes and managed full-cycle recruitment for creative and non-technical roles.

• Built and optimized end-to-end HR processes (onboarding, offboarding, performance review, internal communication)
• Managed full-cycle recruitment for creative and non-technical roles
• Partnered with hiring managers to define hiring strategy and improve candidate quality
• Implemented structured interview frameworks (STAR methodology)
• Led employee engagement initiatives and internal communication processes
• Identified process gaps and improved HR workflows and ATS usage
• 100% KPI adherence in recruitment delivery during the quarter
• Reduced Time-to-Hire by ~45% through process optimization and faster approval cycles
• Built HR processes from scratch including salary review policy and performance review framework
• Implemented 360° feedback and Personal Development Plans

IT Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Lead at Interexy (2022-04 – 2025-08)

Managed full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles and led a team of 5 members including junior recruiters.

• Managed full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles across different locations and seniority levels
• Developed sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, AI tools, communities, and proactive outreach
• Partnered with hiring managers to define role requirements and candidate profiles
• Conducted structured interviews and candidate assessments
• Led a team of 5 members, including junior recruiters, a researcher, and an HR Manager
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align hiring with business needs, reported directly to the CEO
• Reduced average Time-to-Hire by ~50% optimizing sourcing and interview stages
• Improved hiring conversion rates by ~25% through structured evaluation and better candidate qualification
• Increased Offer Acceptance Rate by ~20% through improved candidate experience and communication
• Built proactive talent pipelines enabling immediate candidate outreach for new roles

HR Generalist at CITRUS (2022-02 – 2023-05)

Led recruitment and managed employee lifecycle processes for 50+ employees while supporting employer branding initiatives.

• Led recruitment for department heads, middle managers, and technical specialists
• Managed employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, offboarding, employee transitions)
• Conducted one-on-one meetings and exit interviews and supported performance reviews for 50+ employees
• Maintained HR documentation and internal policies
• Participated in HR branding and employer branding initiatives
• Supported employer branding and employee engagement initiatives (Welcome meetings, Team buildings, Pulse surveys)
• Built a new cross-functional team (designers, PMs, marketers)
• Improved onboarding experience and adaptation speed by ~30% through structured onboarding plans
• Reduced internal conflicts and turnover risk through regular 1-1 meetings and feedback practices
• Launched employee engagement initiatives (activities, recognition programs, feedback systems), increasing eNPS and retention

Master's Degree in Law – National University "Odesa Law Academy" (2012 – 2018)