About us

We help international companies and startups set up, run, and grow tech teams in Poland

MOTIFE is a Krakow-based recruitment and consulting company that helps international tech businesses scale up with talent from Poland.  We specialize in setting up, managing, and growing dedicated teams of software engineers and IT professionals for our clients – fast-growing companies and startups from Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

Our team of Recruitment, HR, Finance and Facility professionals have extensive experience of helping international companies enter, grow, and be successful in Poland. We use this experience to provide you with end-to-end support that includes exploring your nearshoring options, recruiting a team, setting up an office, and supporting your operations. Working together, we’ll help you reduce risk, simplify your journey, and accelerate your time to value.

Founded in
2017

Based in
Krakow

Operating across Poland

End-to-end tailored solutions

Our services

We provide a range of tailored end-to-end solutions, from helping you define your entry strategy, right through to recruitment, employer of record (EOR) services and running back-office operations for your company in Poland.

With MOTIFE, you can get set up faster and with less risk, so you can focus on what you do best – building great products and services.

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IT Recruitment and RPO services

Access top tech candidates and expert support from MOTIFE’s Recruitment Team so you can find the right fits for your roles, grow at the pace you want, and get involved only when you need to.

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Employer of Record (EOR)

Build a team in Poland without opening a legal entity thanks to MOTIFE’s Employer of Record (EOR) services. Enjoy the benefits of no overhead, full compliance, and professional HR support, all with just one invoice per month.

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Setup and operations management

Establish and run your own entity in Poland while keeping overheads low thanks to end-to-end local support from MOTIFE. Get started fast while keeping your core competency in-house and protecting your IP.

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Passionate about growing tech teams

Every year, MOTIFE produces the Krakow IT Market Report – a comprehensive guide to Krakow tech landscape.

Covering macroeconomic, financial, legal, and business topics, and supplemented with insight from organizations that are present here in Krakow, this report is ‘must-read’ material for businesses and investors, as well as tech candidates.

The report is produced by MOTIFE with the support of business and institutional partners like ASPIRE, Krakow Municipality, Cushman & Wakefield, and OMGKRK to name just a few.

A team of experts

MOTIFE team consists of seasoned professionals, experts in their respective fields of recruitment, operations management, HR and marketing. We designed our values together, and these guide us in our everyday tasks and decisions.

Our values

01
Trust
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Relationships are integral to how we operate as a team and we consider trust to be key to healthy
relationships. Trusting each other to do our jobs well empowers us to work with greater
confidence and to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients.
02
Focus on people
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Our company culture is to put people first through listening, acceptance, and inclusion. From our clients, to candidates, and team members, we put people – their needs and uniqueness – at the heart of our business.
03
Nurture passion
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People who are passionate about what they do, do it better. Along with sharing knowledge and providing constant support, we put our hearts and minds into inspiring each other to keep our collective fire burning bright.
04
Work smart
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Innovation is in our DNA. We are constantly piloting new tools and technologies, and are always looking for new techniques and perspectives that can support our goal of continuous improvement. Our approach and mindset enable us to push boundaries in the pursuit of better results, for our clients, our people, and our business.

Meet the team

Agnieszka Widacka

Recruitment Manager

Agnieszka (Aga) knew early on that she wanted to recruit and has spent the last 15 years helping companies and candidates find their perfect match. At MOTIFE, Aga and her team work closely with clients (new and long-term) and tech candidates to help them make the right choices and fulfill their growth and career ambitions.  

Hobbies/interests: true crime books, travel (near and far), running, snowboarding

Agnieszka Widacka

Recruitment Manager

Dominik Biga

IT Recruiter

Dominik originally wanted to be an Arabic philologist but found his true calling as an IT Recruiter. Today he devotes his time to helping candidates from his extensive network find their dream jobs in tech. For MOTIFE clients, he’s a trusted partner whose experience, keen eye for a good fit, and people-centric approach help accelerate their team-building journey.

Hobbies/interests: vegan cuisine, cycling, working out, oenology

Dominik Biga

IT Recruiter

Paulina Jaszczyk

IT Recruiter

Paulina is an experienced recruiter who specializes in hiring developers for MOTIFE clients. She firmly believes in harnessing people’s strengths as the best way to achieve personal and group excellence – to turn something strong into something superb. Paulina excels at building enduring business relationships with candidates and clients, and is a great person to work with when building a team.

Hobbies/interests: travel, books, people

Paulina Jaszczyk

IT Recruiter

Danuta Welner

IT Recruiter

Danuta is a Cracovian through and through and takes pride in knowing the local IT market as well as she does the city’s fabled history and culture. Working with people to fulfill their goals – whether as a candidate or hiring company – fills her with satisfaction and joy. As a believer in the power of humor, Danuta never fails to tease a smile or chuckle from her fellow MOTIFErs.

Hobbies/interests: whippets, greyhounds, traveling, reading, wine tasting

Danuta Welner

IT Recruiter

Marcelina Polak

IT Recruiter

Marcelina is a teacher by profession and a recruiter by heart. At MOTIFE, she supports recruitment processes ‘end-to-end’, helping clients realize their growth ambitions by finding the right talent for the right role. She is driven by a desire to always find the right fit – one that works for MOTIFE clients and complements the skills, growth aspirations, and lifestyle of candidates.

Hobbies/interests: hiking in the Tatra mountains, relaxing with a good book

Marcelina Polak

IT Recruiter

Anna Komasa

IT Recruiter

Anna is a veteran in the world of recruitment, having worked in a variety of companies around the world, mainly focusing on managerial and leadership positions for major multinationals. Now operating in the fast-moving world of IT, Anna’s ability to place the right person in the right role at exactly the right time is a great asset for MOTIFE clients.

Hobbies/interests: Iyengar yoga, horse riding and horse grooming

Anna Komasa

IT Recruiter

Natalia Waracka

IT Recruiter

Natalia swapped a career as a Safety Engineer for a career in IT recruitment and, boy are we happy she did! Diligent, open, and with unrivaled LinkedIn research skills, she’s what you call a best-in-class recruiter. All she needs is internet access and she’ll find the right candidate for the right job.

Hobbies/interests: tech, gym, travel

Natalia Waracka

IT Recruiter

Aleksandra Fleszar

IT Recruiter

Aleksandra (Ola) had her heart set on life in China but discovered Krakow and just had to stay. We at MOTIFE are sure glad she did. Having recently graduated from IT Sourcer to IT Recruiter, Ola has a strong track record of finding and guiding candidates through IT recruitment processes. She knows all the tools of the trade and puts them to good use in helping talents find their perfect fit.

Hobbies/interests: psychology, oriental cultures, photography, people

Aleksandra Fleszar

IT Recruiter

Anastasiia Komarova

IT Recruiter

Anastasiia (Nastia to her friends) is a highly experienced recruiter, with more than 10 years' experience. Having learned the recruitment ropes in Ukraine's dynamically developing IT, banking, and digital sectors, she's a perfect partner for companies growing their tech talent pool in Poland.

Hobbies/interests: Traveling, meeting and getting to know new people and cultures, yoga, reading

Anastasiia Komarova

IT Recruiter

Inna Matvieieva

IT Sourcer

Inna is originally from Ukraine and came to Krakow to study business tourism. Having visited more than 30 countries, she has a broad perspective that enables her to find sourcing solutions for even the most-demanding roles. Inna prides herself on her personal approach to candidate relations and hopes to become a successful headhunter in the future.

Hobbies/interests: working out, tennis, traveling, trance music

Inna Matvieieva

IT Sourcer

Joanna Kosman

IT Sourcer

Joanna (Asia to her friends) hails from the Beskid mountains and claims to be able to handle any conditions. A trained journalist, Asia found her true calling in the world of IT recruitment and hasn’t looked back since. Relentlessly focused, Asia takes pride in forging positive relationships with her colleagues and laying the groundwork for mutually beneficial outcomes for top tech talent and recruiters.

Hobbies/interests: ski jumping, tennis, cats

Joanna Kosman

IT Sourcer

Magdalena Fortuna-Sanocka

HR Manager

Magdalena (Magda) is an experienced HR professional whose ‘can-do’ attitude and ability to handle many tasks simultaneously has earned her the unofficial title of ‘Multitasking Mother of MOTIFE’. She is responsible for all HR-related projects and processes for our clients, as well as internally at MOTIFE, where she also runs our employer branding activities.

Hobbies/interests: vegan cuisine, Spanish culture, psychology, boho home decor

Magdalena Fortuna-Sanocka

HR Manager

Nicolas Cormier

Marketing & Growth Manager

Nicolas is MOTIFE’s marketing ninja and has experience working with some of the world’s leading B2C and B2B brands. Born in France but living in Krakow for more than a decade, he handles all things related to communication, growth, social media, website, and recruitment marketing. He also leads the creation of MOTIFE’s flagship publication, the Krakow IT Market Report.

Hobbies/interests: cooking, traveling, French and British stand-up comedy

Nicolas Cormier

Marketing & Growth Manager

Marta Kania

HR Operations Manager

Marta studied law and worked as a lawyer before moving into the world of HR operations. Today, she combines her experience in both fields to advise and support MOTIFE clients on HR-related matters. Marta firmly believes that a strong business starts with good people and is passionate about applying people-oriented approaches to her work.

Hobbies/interests: food, business literature, traveling, Latino dances

Marta Kania

HR Operations Manager

Anna Maciejewska

Finance Controller

Anna is responsible for all things related to Finance, starting from simple processes (AP & AR) through to financial statements needed for official submissions. She’s appreciated by clients and colleagues alike for her warm and succinct way of explaining complicated financial matters and regulations. We say “there's no reason to fear Finance when Anna's around”.

Hobbies/interests: enjoying life, people, broadening horizons, windsurfing

Anna Maciejewska

Finance Controller

Aleksandra Meller

Facility Manager

Aleksandra (Ola for short) is a Cracovian with a strong track record of helping companies open and operate offices in Poland’s second city. Ola is responsible for the operation of MOTIFE’s physical headquarters and she regularly supports MOTIFE clients in the opening and running of their Krakow offices.

Hobbies/interests: walking in the woods with her beloved dog Happy, roller skating, reading books about psychology

Aleksandra Meller

Facility Manager

Małgorzata Ferek

HR Operations Partner

Małgorzata (Gosia) is a passionate and experienced HR professional who looks after HR-related projects for clients. Prior to joining MOTIFE, she occupied a variety of positions within international companies, implementing and running processes across the entire employee lifecycle. She understands business needs, loves to work with people, and is driven by a desire to make complex topics simpler.

Hobbies/interests: interior design, traveling, photography

Małgorzata Ferek

HR Operations Partner

Jolanta Żelazna

Finance & Operations Manager

Jolanta leads the Finance & Operations functions. She works closely with our clients’ representatives in Poland to help get them up and running, and also supports them with their everyday finance, legal, and HR. Always keen to help clients, Jola regularly helps them benefit from initiatives like 50% deductible costs, operating within a Special Economic Zone, and R&D relief.

Hobbies/interests: hiking, cooking, fantasy literature

Jolanta Żelazna

Finance & Operations Manager

Anna Simoni

Finance Controller

Anna is responsible for keeping MOTIFE’s finances in order and does this from ‘down under’. Originally from Poland and now based in Australia, Anna is living proof that remote work can work for any role and across any distance. In addition to looking after MOTIFE’s numbers, Anna also serves as Finance Controller for the Polish entities of several MOTIFE clients.

Hobbies/interests: traveling, outdoor chilling, audiobooks

Anna Simoni

Finance Controller

Michał Piątkowski

Founder & CEO

Michał is a Cracovian to the core and a ‘software geek turned CEO’. Together with the management team, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of MOTIFE. In addition to providing leadership and guidance across the company, Michał is active in sales and regularly consults with MOTIFE clients to help them achieve their growth and business goals.

Hobbies/interests: hiking, cycling, traveling, reading

Michał Piątkowski

Founder & CEO

Dawid Liszka

Founder & Partner

Dawid co-founded MOTIFE with Michał. An experienced leader and consultant who has helped software companies from the US and Scandinavia build high-performing software-development teams, Dawid lives and breathes digital and is driven to help clients solve their business problems using digital products and services.

Hobbies/interests: Loves all things Norwegian, especially the language

Dawid Liszka

Founder & Partner

Agnieszka Widacka

Recruitment Manager

Agnieszka (Aga) knew early on that she wanted to recruit and has spent the last 15 years helping companies and candidates find their perfect match. At MOTIFE, Aga and her team work closely with MOTIFE clients (new and long-term) and tech candidates to help them make the right choices and fulfill their growth and career ambitions.  

Hobbies/interests: true crime books, travel (near and far), running, snowboarding

Agnieszka Widacka

Recruitment Manager

Dominik Biga

IT Recruiter

Dominik originally wanted to be an Arabic philologist but found his true calling as an IT Recruiter. Today he devotes his time to helping candidates from his extensive network find their dream jobs in tech. For MOTIFE clients, he’s a trusted partner whose experience, keen eye for a good fit, and people-centric approach help accelerate their team-building journey.

Hobbies/interests: vegan cuisine, cycling, working out, oenology

Dominik Biga

IT Recruiter

Paulina Jaszczyk

IT Recruiter

Paulina is an experienced Recruiter who specializes in hiring developers for MOTIFE clients. She firmly believes in harnessing people’s strengths as the best way to achieve personal and group excellence – to turn something strong into something superb. Paulina excels at building enduring business relationships with candidates and clients, and is a great person to work with when building a team.

Hobbies/interests: travel, books, people

Paulina Jaszczyk

IT Recruiter

Danuta Welner

IT Recruiter

Danuta is a Cracovian through and through and takes pride in knowing the local IT market as well as she does the city’s fabled history and culture. Working with people to fulfill their goals – whether as a candidate or hiring company – fills her with satisfaction and joy. As a believer in the power of humor, Danuta never fails to tease a smile or chuckle from her fellow MOTIFErs.

Hobbies/interests: whippets, greyhounds

Danuta Welner

IT Recruiter

Marcelina Polak

IT Recruiter

Marcelina is a teacher by profession and a recruiter by heart. At MOTIFE, she supports recruitment processes ‘end to end’, helping clients realize their growth ambitions by finding the right talent for the right role. She is driven by a desire to always find the right fit – one that works for MOTIFE clients and complements the skills, growth aspirations, and lifestyle of the candidate.

Hobbies/interests: hiking in the Tatra mountains, relaxing with a good book

Marcelina Polak

IT Recruiter

Anna Komasa

IT Recruiter

Anna is a veteran in the world of recruitment, having worked in a variety of companies around the world, mainly focusing on managerial and leadership positions for major multinationals. Now operating in the fast-moving world of IT, Anna’s ability to place the right person in the right role at exactly the right time is a great asset for MOTIFE clients.

Hobbies/interests: Iyengar yoga, horse riding and horse grooming

Anna Komasa

IT Recruiter

Natalia Waracka

IT Recruiter

Natalia swapped a career as a Safety Engineer for a career in IT recruitment and, boy are we happy she did! Diligent, open, and with unrivaled LinkedIn research skills, she’s what you call a best-in-class recruiter. All she needs is internet access and she’ll find the right candidate for the right job.

Hobbies/interests: tech, gym, travel

Natalia Waracka

IT Recruiter

Aleksandra Fleszar

IT Recruiter

Aleksandra (Ola) had her heart set on life in China but discovered Krakow and just had to stay. We at MOTIFE are sure glad she did. Having recently graduated from IT Sourcer to IT Recruiter, Ola has a strong track record of finding and guiding candidates through IT recruitment processes for tech companies, Fintechs and startups. She helps top talents find their perfect fit.

Hobbies/interests: psychology, oriental cultures, photography, people

Aleksandra Fleszar

IT Recruiter

Anastasiia Komarova

IT Recruiter

Anastasiia (Nastia to her friends) is a highly experienced Recruiter, with more than 10 years' experience. Having learned the recruitment ropes in Ukraine's dynamically developing IT, banking, and digital sectors, she's a perfect partner for companies growing their tech talent pool in Poland.

Hobbies/interests: Traveling, meeting and getting to know new people and cultures, yoga, reading

Anastasiia Komarova

IT Recruiter

Inna Matvieieva

IT Sourcer

Inna is originally from Ukraine and came to Krakow to study business tourism. Having visited more than 30 countries, she has a broad perspective that enables her to find sourcing solutions for even the most-demanding roles. Inna prides herself on her personal approach to candidate relations and hopes to become a successful headhunter in the future.

Hobbies/interests: working out, tennis, traveling, trance music

Inna Matvieieva

IT Sourcer

Joanna Kosman

IT Sourcer

Joanna (Asia to her friends) hails from the Beskid mountains and claims to be able to handle any conditions. A trained journalist, Asia found her true calling in the world of IT recruitment and hasn’t looked back since. Relentlessly focused, Asia takes pride in forging positive relationships with her colleagues and laying the groundwork for mutually beneficial outcomes for top tech talent and Recruiters.

Hobbies/interests: ski jumping, tennis, cats

Joanna Kosman

IT Sourcer

Magdalena Fortuna-Sanocka

HR Manager

Magdalena (Magda) is an experienced HR professional whose ‘can-do’ attitude and ability to handle many tasks simultaneously has earned her the unofficial title of ‘Multitasking Mother of MOTIFE’. She is responsible for all HR-related projects and processes for our clients, as well as internally at MOTIFE, where she also runs our employer branding activities.

Hobbies/interests: vegan cuisine, Spanish culture, psychology, boho home decor

Magdalena Fortuna-Sanocka

HR Manager

Nicolas Cormier

Marketing & Growth Manager

Nicolas is MOTIFE’s marketing ninja and has experience working with some of the world’s leading B2C and B2B brands. Born in France but living in Krakow for more than a decade, he handles all things related to communication, growth, social media, website, and recruitment marketing. He also leads the creation of MOTIFE’s flagship publication, the Krakow IT Market Report.

Hobbies/interests: cooking, traveling, French and British stand-up comedy

Nicolas Cormier

Marketing & Growth Manager

Małgorzata Ferek

HR Operations Partner

Małgorzata (Gosia) is a passionate and experienced HR professional who looks after HR-related projects for clients. Prior to joining MOTIFE, she occupied a variety of positions within international companies, implementing and running processes across the entire employee lifecycle. She understands business needs, loves to work with people, and is driven by a desire to make complex topics simpler.

Hobbies/interests: interior design, traveling, photography

Małgorzata Ferek

HR Operations Partner

Anna Maciejewska

Finance Controller

Anna is responsible for all things related to Finance, starting from simple processes (AP & AR) through to financial statements needed for official submissions. She’s appreciated by clients and colleagues alike for her warm and succinct way of explaining complicated financial matters and regulations. We say “there's no reason to fear Finance when Anna's around”.

Hobbies/interests: enjoying life, people, broadening horizons, windsurfing

Anna Maciejewska

Finance Controller

Aleksandra Meller

Facility Manager

Aleksandra (Ola for short) is a Cracovian with a strong track record of helping companies open and operate offices in Poland’s second city. Ola is responsible for the operation of MOTIFE’s physical headquarters and she regularly supports MOTIFE clients in the opening and running of their Krakow offices.

Hobbies/interests: walking in the woods with her beloved dog Happy, roller skating, reading books about psychology

Aleksandra Meller

Facility Manager

Marta Kania

HR Operations Manager

Marta studied law and worked as a lawyer before moving into the world of HR operations. Today, she combines her experience in both fields to advise and support MOTIFE clients on HR-related matters. Marta firmly believes that a strong business starts with good people and is passionate about applying people-oriented approaches to her work.

Hobbies/interests: cuisine, business literature, traveling, Latino dances

Marta Kania

HR Operations Manager

Michał Piątkowski

Founder & CEO

Michał is a Cracovian to the core and a ‘software geek turned CEO’. Together with the management team, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of MOTIFE. In addition to providing leadership and guidance across the company, Michał is active in sales and regularly consults with MOTIFE clients to help them achieve their growth and business goals.

Hobbies/interests: hiking, cycling, traveling, reading

Michał Piątkowski

Founder & CEO

Dawid Liszka

Founder & Partner

Dawid co-founded MOTIFE with Michał. An experienced leader and consultant who has helped software companies from the US and Scandinavia build high-performing software-development teams, Dawid lives and breathes digital and is driven to help clients solve their business problems using digital products and services.

Hobbies/interests: Loves all things Norwegian, especially the language

Dawid Liszka

Founder & Partner

Jolanta Żelazna

Finance & Operations Manager

Jolanta leads the Finance & Operations functions. She works closely with our clients’ representatives in Poland to help get them up and running, and also supports them with their everyday finance, legal, and HR. Always keen to help clients, Jola regularly helps them benefit from initiatives like 50% deductible costs, operating within a Special Economic Zone, and R&D relief.

Hobbies/interests: hiking, cooking, fantasy literature

Jolanta Żelazna

Finance & Operations Manager

Anna Simoni

Finance Controller

Anna is responsible for keeping MOTIFE’s finances in order and does this from ‘down under’. Originally from Poland and now based in Australia, Anna is living proof that remote work can work for any role and across any distance. In addition to looking after MOTIFE’s numbers, Anna also serves as Finance Controller for the Polish entities of several MOTIFE clients.

Hobbies/interests: traveling, outdoor chilling, audiobooks

Anna Simoni

Finance Controller

MOTIFE team in numbers

20

MOTIFErs

A team of friendly, passionate experts, united by a common goal.

34

average age

The right blend of experience to talk big decisions with C-suite execs and new tech topics with 'zoomers'.

9

languages

English, Polish, German, Ukrainian, French, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Arabic.

30+

companies

The number of companies – mainly from EMEA and North America – that we have supported with their growth in Poland since 2017.

80%

IT roles

IT roles are our main focus, although we also support non-IT recruitment for existing clients.

Java

C#/.NET and JavaScript

The 3 programming languages we have recruited the most candidates for.

Work at MOTIFE and enjoy ...

Permanent employment
or B2B contract

Cozy office in Krakow
[close to Błonia Park]

Inclusive workspace
[open to all]

Hybrid work model
[2-3 days in the office per week]

Flexible working
hours

Competitive benefits
package

Join our team

Would you like to to take a satisfying next step in your career? We’re always looking for top talent in the fields of recruitment, HR, finance and more.