Вера Касаева
@0002219
HR and operations leader scaling international, remote-first teams and processes.
Russian FederationWhat I'm looking for
I am an HR and operations leader with 10+ years scaling international, remote-first companies and building HR functions from scratch. I have led recruiting, performance management, compensation design, and implemented operational tech stacks that increased efficiency and supported rapid growth.
As COO I scaled an agency from 0 to 25+ remote employees across 12 countries, owned P&L, implemented ATS/CRM automation that boosted recruiter efficiency ≈35%, and built hiring and performance frameworks. As Head of HR for a 4,500-employee retailer, I reduced turnover from 11.5% to 7%, launched automated hiring pipelines, and delivered cross-functional projects saving $10M+ annually.
I combine data-driven people analytics, process automation, and hands-on recruitment expertise to drive retention, productivity, and scalable growth. I partner with leadership to align people strategy with business goals and build repeatable systems for international expansion.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Business Partner
Lenkep
Oct 2025 - Present (4 months)
Designing and implementing a performance management framework for 30+ international recruiters and leading an onboarding overhaul to reduce time-to-productivity by 30%. Developing data-driven compensation and commission structures and partnering with the CEO on a roadmap to scale headcount 50% in 18 months.
Chief Operating Officer
Mira Search
Mar 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years 4 months)
Scaled an international recruitment agency from 0 to 25+ remote employees across 12 countries, implemented core ATS/CRM tech stack to increase recruiter efficiency ~35%, and owned P&L and market expansion strategy for GCC, MENA, and EU.
Head of HR Department
VkusVill
May 2019 - Jan 2023 (3 years 8 months)
Built HR function for a 4,500+ employee retail chain across 180+ stores and 60+ warehouses, reduced annual turnover from 11.5% to 7%, and launched automated hiring pipelines that cut cost-per-hire by 20% while delivering projects that saved $10M annually.
Freelance Recruitment Consultant
Freelance
Jun 2018 - May 2019 (11 months)
Executed full-cycle recruitment and direct sourcing projects for medical and technology clients, specializing in headhunting for niche roles and delivering targeted candidate pipelines.
HR Manager
Lyykteam
Feb 2018 - Jul 2018 (5 months)
Managed end-to-end recruitment for a 300-person retail and office workforce and developed the company’s first structured internship program to support early talent pipelines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Master's in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management
Master's in Human Resource Management focused on advanced HR strategy, talent development, and organizational design.
St. Petersburg State University of Economics
Bachelor of Arts, Regional Studies
Bachelor's degree in Regional Studies covering economic, political, and social aspects of regional development.
Availability
Location
Russian FederationAuthorized to work in
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