Appodeal is a dynamic US-based product company with a truly global presence. We have offices in Warsaw, Barcelona and Virginia along with remote team members located around the world. Our company thrives on diversity, collaboration, and innovation, making us a leader in the mobile app monetization space. Why Appodeal? At Appodeal, we're more than just a company-we're a team united by a common mission: to help every person discover and grow their talents! We take pride in our cutting-edge product and our internationally dispersed team of talented professionals. Here's what we value, and what we hope you do too: Continuous Learning and Growth: We are passionate about learning, growing personally, and building rewarding careers. Making an Impact: We are committed to building a history-defining company that leaves a lasting impact on the mobile app industry. Solving Exciting Challenges: We tackle complex problems every day, supported by a team of world-class professionals and mentors. Enjoying the Journey: We believe in having fun while working toward our goals. Appodeal is seeking a Chief of Staff, Talent & Execution to act as the COO's right hand in building a culture of high standards, speed, and accountability across the company. We're looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and ruthless operational execution . You will be both a talent magnet and an execution enforcer: ensuring we attract and retain the best, while decisively exiting those who are not aligned with our culture of excellence. About the role The Chief of Staff, Talent & Execution will: Partner directly with the COO to embed execution discipline company-wide. Shape and model a Netflix-like culture of freedom + responsibility, with zero tolerance for mediocrity. Inspire top talent to thrive while removing roadblocks that slow them down. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Talent: Own the full recruitment process end-to-end, from sourcing to final decision. Spot, attract, and hire exceptional talent who raise the bar. Performance & Accountability: Build and enforce fast exit processes for misaligned or underperforming hires. Run regular performance assessments for teams and leaders. Drive accountability and execution discipline with leadership. Culture & Processes: Implement and maintain company-wide OKRs. Create an environment where top performers thrive without bureaucracy or politics. Model and enforce non-negotiables: high performance, no politics, no BS. What We're Looking For Proven background in HR / Talent Acquisition / People Operations at a senior level. Demonstrated experience in execution management : setting up systems and making them stick. Tough-minded yet empathetic: able to make hard calls while inspiring the team. Strong ability to balance decisiveness with fairness . Experience in automating processes using modern technologies and AI-driven solutions. No politics. No theatrics. Just results. KPIs - First 6 Months Recruiting Bar: 90% of new hires pass probation with high performance. Average time-to-fill 45 days. Exits & Accountability: All low-performers identified and exited within 30 days of evaluation. Zero "lingering problem passengers" in teams. OKR Discipline: Company-wide OKRs fully implemented and updated quarterly. 100% of teams have visible, measurable, aligned goals. Assessments: At least one full company-wide performance review cycle completed. Key talent and risk areas mapped across every business unit. Culture Fit: Clear non-negotiables on culture rolled out. 80% of employees confirm in surveys that culture has become clearer and more demanding. This is a role for a builder, an enforcer, and a motivator. If you are passionate about talent, culture, and execution - and ready to push a company toward excellence - we want to hear from you! With an outstanding product and a mission that excites and inspires, Appodeal offers a unique opportunity to make an impact while being part of an amazing team. Join us and help shape the future of mobile app success!