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 CEO'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 CEO 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.
No politics. No theatrics. Just results.
Must be willing to work onsite in our Barcelona office.
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!
