Become a KITRON

Our mission is to bring back the value of food so it is appreciated and not wasted. We are a fast-growing, driven team, motivated by personal experiences with food waste in the hospitality industry. Our vision is to create a product that helps restaurants, hotels, and canteens measure, monitor, and reduce food waste seamlessly.

We’re action-oriented and result-driven, taking our work seriously while maintaining a positive and inclusive company culture. With an expanding team and customer base, we are looking for an experienced, independent, and entrepreneurial individual to establish our presence in Croatia, while building and nurturing our local team and office.

Your Job & Responsibilities

As the HR Manager for our Croatian office, you’ll be tasked with establishing and leading all human resources functions in Croatia. You will play a pivotal role in infusing KITRO's values and culture into this new location while recruiting top talent and building an effective, cohesive team.

Establish KITRO’s Croatian Office: Oversee the setup of KITRO's physical office in Croatia, working closely with senior leadership to ensure it aligns with company values and operational goals.
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts in Croatia, building a dynamic and motivated team. Focus on finding talent that aligns with KITRO's mission and culture.
Culture Building: Act as an ambassador of KITRO’s values, embedding our company culture in all HR practices. Organize team-building activities to foster a strong, collaborative environment.
HR Strategy Development: Develop and implement HR policies and processes tailored to local labor laws and regulations, ensuring compliance while maintaining the startup agility.
Performance Management: Execute performance evaluation processes to encourage continuous development and improvement, and ensure alignment with company objectives.
Onboarding and Training: maintain and improve employee onboarding, training, and development programs to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
Employee Relations: Act as the go-to person for all employee-related matters, providing guidance on HR policies, career development, and maintaining a positive workplace atmosphere.‍
Work Independently: Thrive in a remote setting, maintaining consistent communication with the leadership team in our headquarters, and ensuring alignment with global objectives.

Skills and Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in human resources, preferably in a startup or scaling environment.
Experience in team building and office setup in new locations is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of local labor laws and HR regulations in Croatia.
Proven track record of successfully hiring, onboarding, and managing teams in dynamic environments.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and influence at all levels.
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, able to work independently while building a strong local presence.
Passion for KITRO’s mission to reduce food waste and appreciation for the culture we strive to create.

Are you the perfect fit for KITRO?You’re passionate about people and culture, and you love the idea of building something from the ground up. You have a keen eye for talent and a genuine interest in creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace. You’re entrepreneurial, self-sufficient, and eager to take on the challenge of establishing KITRO’s presence in Croatia. Plus, you don’t shy away from a little fun—whether it’s team-building events or the occasional office banter.

What we offer you and who we are

Be part of a growing company with an ambitious, mission-driven team.
Opportunity to shape and lead the development of our Croatian office.
Play a key role in fostering KITRO’s culture and expansion.
High level of autonomy and flexibility, including remote work options.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

Your turn! How to apply

We'd love to learn who you are and why you would like to join our team. Therefore, please send your CV including references & degrees and a maximum two-minute video using Loom introducing yourself and why you wish to join KITRO. Please send your complete application directly via email to talent@kitro.ch.

Next Steps

Once we've received your complete application allow for a few days for us to review it and get back to you.

Submit a 1-2min Loom video along with your CV and documents.
Screening call
45min interview with on of the co-CEOs
Personality and value alignment test
30min final interview

HR Team Lead