As an HR Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in our HR team by managing local HR operations and payroll for Poland, while driving our Talent Management strategy on a global scale.

This position reports directly to the HR Director.

You will join a close-knit, collaborative HR team of 4 people, including the HR Director, a Senior HR Associate (dedicated to the Mauritius scope), an HR Administrative Assistant and you.

While each team member owns their specific scope, the team works very closely together on a daily basis to align on global strategies, share best practices, and support overall company initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Talent Management (~70% of time)

• Drive Global Processes: Own and manage the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of global HR programs including Performance Reviews, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, and Job Classification systems.

• Framework Development: Collaborate with senior leadership to design and update global competency frameworks and career paths.

• Change Management: Act as the global champion for talent initiatives, providing guidance, training, and tools to managers worldwide to foster employee development and retention.

2. Local HR for Poland (~30% of time)

• Payroll & Benefits Coordination (Outsourced): Act as the primary local interface with our external payroll provider for Poland (~30 FTEs). Consolidate, verify, and transfer monthly payroll variables (new hires, terminations, salary changes, absences, bonuses)

• HR Administration: Maintain the HR management system (HRIS), manage local employee files, and oversee internal communications.

• Employee Experience: Execute the employee experience and engagement plans, including onboarding/offboarding, team building, gifting programs, and corporate activities.

• Compliance & Legal: Ensure compliance with Polish employment law, including updating local HR policies.

• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the local recruitment plan autonomously for all Polish positions, from sourcing and interviewing to contract negotiation, while supporting hiring managers in defining their talent needs.

• Manager Coaching & Support: Act as a trusted HR partner to local managers, coaching them on day-to-day team management, performance tracking, conflict resolution, and leadership best practices. Guide them through complex employee relations and help them build high-performing teams.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional HR experience specifically handling the Polish scope (including hands-on payroll, local labor law, and recruitment).

• Global Exposure: Previous experience working within a global/multinational corporate environment. You must be familiar with international corporate structures and global processes.

• Talent Management Familiarity: While you do not need to have previously led a global Talent Management department, you must have participated in or worked closely with global HR processes such as performance reviews, talent mapping, or job grading in a previous role.

• Languages: Fluency in Polish and English is required (both written and spoken).

• Skills: Strong organizational skills, autonomy, ability to navigate matrix organizations, and a customer-centric approach to employee inquiries.

What We Offer

• Financial & Perks: A competitive salary package alongside comprehensive local benefits (including private medical care and sports programs).

• True Flexibility: Hybrid work options .

• Growth-Focused: A clear path for career progression with dedicated support, training, and development opportunities to expand your HR toolkit.

• The Warsaw Culture: A collaborative, innovative, and genuinely friendly team environment where your ideas as an HR professional are valued.

The Process

1. Application Review: Submit your resume highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

2. Initial Screening :A brief introductory call with our HR Director to align on the role's expectations, your career goals, and practical logistics.

3. Team & Culture Fit : A deeper conversation with your future HR teammates. This is a mutual opportunity to assess technical HR alignment, discuss daily workflows, and answer any questions you have about our team culture.have about life at the company.

4. Warsaw Office & Operations Review : An interview with our Head of Engineering based in Warsaw office. Since you will be supporting the local Polish team, this discussion will focus on Warsaw office dynamics, local culture, and how HR can best partner with our engineering hub.

5. Leadership Alignment : A strategic conversation with our CEO to discuss the company’s long-term vision and how the HR function supports our global growth.

6. Final On-Site Round : The final step! An invitation to our Warsaw office for an informal face-to-face round with the HR Director and some of the local colleagues you’ll be collaborating with daily.

💡 Please note: Valid Polish work authorization is required for this role.

Our hiring team looks forward to reviewing your CV, in English, with a guaranteed response to every application. A new job with purpose awaits you!