Iryna Zaytseva
About Iryna Zaytseva
Iryna Zaytseva serves as the HRD and Head of People at Powercode - Ultimate Software Development, where she focuses on data-driven HR practices and optimizing processes for remote teams. With an MBA in Organizational Leadership and extensive experience in both start-ups and large organizations, she has held various leadership roles in HR and operations across multiple companies.
Work at Powercode - Ultimate Software Development
Iryna Zaytseva currently serves as HRD and Head of People at Powercode - Ultimate Software Development. She has held this position since 2023. In her role, she focuses on enhancing the company's human resources strategies and fostering a strong workplace culture. Her experience in building people operations functions from the ground up aids in facilitating collaboration among various departments, including HR, legal, and finance.
Education and Expertise
Iryna Zaytseva holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Organizational Leadership from Franklin Pierce University, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she earned a Master of Arts (MA) in English Language and Literature from Luhansk National Taras Shevchenko University in 2003. Her educational background supports her expertise in HR management and organizational development.
Background in Human Resources
Iryna Zaytseva has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She previously served as Head of People & Operations at uData AI and Data Science from 2018 to 2021, and as Chief Learning & Operating Officer at BIONIC University from 2015 to 2017. Her roles have included building HR functions and expanding recruiting teams internationally to support business units in Poland and Germany.
Achievements in HR Operations
Throughout her career, Iryna Zaytseva has advocated for data-driven decision-making in HR. She promotes process optimization and reasonable automation within HR and administrative functions. Her focus on redesigning core HR processes has been particularly beneficial for remote teams, ensuring effective internal communications and a cohesive company culture.
Experience in Start-ups and Large Companies
Iryna Zaytseva has experience working in both start-ups and large organizations with over 1000 employees. This diverse background enables her to adapt HR strategies to different business environments. She has also co-founded uData School, where she served as Head of Education and Operating Officer from 2017 to 2020, further demonstrating her commitment to education and professional development in the field.