Head of People & Culture

Join GOG – Where Games Live Forever!

We’re a legendary gaming platform where passion for games meets cutting-edge technology and an amazing community. Every month, millions of gamers visit GOG to explore a catalog of over 10,000 titles – from cult classics to the hottest indie, AA, and AAA hits. We generate $50M in annual revenue, but for us, it’s not just about numbers – it’s about keeping the spirit of gaming alive for generations.

Through our Preservation Program, we work tirelessly to bring classic games back to life, making them accessible and fully playable on modern systems. We believe that no great game should ever be forgotten.

As part of the CD PROJEKT Group (creators of Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher series), we’re on a mission to make games live forever. If you’re a gamer at heart and want to shape the future of digital gaming, come join us!

We’re looking for a Head of People & Culture to design and lead the next evolution of GOG’s People & Culture systems - helping us stay bold, human, and outcome-driven as we scale. This role is about turning strategy into the tools and rituals that help teams hire better, grow faster, and lead with clarity - without losing the trust and kindness that made GOG what it is today. You’ll work at the intersection of psychological safety and high standards - building systems that support experimentation, ownership, and fast-paced feedback loops. 

Your mission: design the systems and culture that assure high performance and make it sustainable.

Your role:

Strategic People System Design

• Own and evolve the People & Culture roadmap in sync with company strategy

• Translate strategic shifts into clear People initiatives and priorities

• Maintain and evolve a coherent People architecture covering the full employee lifecycle

• Partner with the Managing Director and Executive Team to provide input on org design challenges

Performance, Growth & Development

• Design and maintain a performance system focused on observable behaviors, business outcomes, and self-driven development

• Embed Self-Determination Theory principles into leadership and career growth rituals

• Support codification and adoption of leadership standards at every level

• Build internal calibration mechanisms to support leadership maturity, growth feedback, and succession visibility

Hiring & Talent Operations

• Own and evolve the hiring process end-to-end, ensuring quality of decision-making and strategic alignment

• Partner with business leaders to define recruiting priorities that reflect company bets and long-term leverage

• Lead implementation of structured, bias-resistant hiring practices grounded in decision quality and accountability

• Continuously review onboarding effectiveness and time-to-impact

Cultural Evolution & Operating Models

• Codify and operationalize the culture shift from Clan/Hierarchy toward Adhocracy/Market without losing safety or cohesion

• Support the transformation of team managers into product-thinking leaders and systems shapers

• Build systems for high-quality feedback, recognition, and conflict that reinforce the desired culture

• Support managers in translating company values into team practice

Who you will be working with:

Senior Leadership - as a strategic partner translating company direction into People & Culture systems

Team Managers - enabling them to grow into outcome owners and cultural multipliers

Employees & cross-functional talent - as a trusted builder of systems that serve clarity, fairness, and ambition

People Team - leading a high-trust group including:

• People Partners - transitioning toward strategic enablement and manager development

• Office - reinforcing cultural tone and employee experience

• Payroll & People Ops - ensuring compliance, contract integrity, and foundational HR delivery

What we’re looking for:

Experience

• Proven track record leading cultural and organizational transformation in product-driven or mission-led companies

• At least 10 years of experience in People or HR roles, including 5 years in senior leadership positions within a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

• Experience implementing strategic hiring systems, performance architecture, and feedback loops adjusted to the scale of the org.

• Exposure to hybrid or decentralized operating models.

Capabilities

• Strong strategic acumen paired with disciplined execution and system design

• Fluency in organizational psychology, performance science, and behavior design

• Comfortable working with metrics, KPIs, and financial alignment (e.g., salary planning, headcount ROI)

• High-impact communicator able to challenge with care and clarity

• Track record of building high-trust, high-functioning People teams

• Fluent English

Mindset

• High ownership, low ego

• Systems thinker with a bias for clarity and speed

• Calm in ambiguity, decisive in action

• Believes performance, autonomy, and well-being can scale together

• Being a gamer is a plus

What we offer:

💰Competitive Salary – We ensure fair and attractive compensation that reflects your skills and experience: from 20 000 PLN gross/month

🎮 A rare chance to shape the future of gaming – join a booming industry and make a real impact on how players experience games worldwide.

🌍 Work on a global, highly creative business – collaborate with passionate gamers and industry experts to redefine the digital gaming landscape.

🏡 Hybrid work model – being in the office at least two days a week is an essential part of how we collaborate as a leadership team.

❤️ Health & wellness perks – access to private healthcare and sports activity packages to keep you feeling great.

🩸Menstrual Leave – we offer paid Menstrual Leave for all menstruating employees, because well-being matters.

🏳️‍🌈 Inclusive & diverse workplace – we ensure everyone feels welcomed and supported.

🎉 Social perks & fun vibes – enjoy frequent team events, free coffee, tea, and fruits, plus an in-house cantina with delicious meals to keep you powered up.

💪 24/7 access to our in-house gym – exclusive for GOG employees, whether you need to buff up for a boss fight or just stretch after a long session.

🎮 Unlimited access to all GOG games – including The Witcher franchise & Cyberpunk 2077! Play, get inspired, and help shape the future of digital gaming.

🐶 Dog-friendly office – yes, your four-legged co-op buddy is welcome at work!

✈️ Relocation Package – Moving for your dream job is a necessity? We’ve got you covered! Our relocation support helps make your transition smooth and stress-free.

🗣️ Speak Up! Policy – your voice matters. We believe in transparency and open dialogue. [Click here to learn more]

Our Values and how we expect you to live them:

• Play to Win - by setting high standards, proposing future-oriented solutions and defining what good looks like in people, teams, and leadership.

• Navigate the Fog - by acting early, testing fast, and helping others move through uncertainty with more confidence.

• Step Up or Team Up - by giving people the tools to lead when needed, and to collaborate without waiting for permission.

• (Re)Master the Game - by making feedback, reflection, and growth a part of the game, not a separate mundane process.

• Leave a Mark - by modeling leadership standards and building systems that last. Shaping a culture others will want to copy.

At GOG, you won’t just work with games – you’ll live and breathe them! Ready to press Start on your next adventure? 

Apply now and help us launch some of the biggest gaming titles and revive the timeless classics!

Join us at GOG and shape the future of gaming!