DescriptionDivision : People and Communications
The Role
As the People and Communication Country Head you will lead and manage the Human Resources and Communication function within Poland ensuring alignment with the organizations global P&C strategy while responding to local needs and compliance requirements. You will serve as a key strategic partner to the local leadership team contributing to business performance through people strategies that foster growth engagement and innovation.
The role will have a dual reporting line to the Heads of HR business partners with a dotted line to the EB and ESA Branch Managers. The role will also be a member of the Local EB and ESA Management Team.
The People and Communication Country Head Poland will collaborate closely with the respective domain leaders across People and Communications (Recruitment L&D HR Operations HR Legal and Comp &Ben) to ensure alignment with the global vision and effective execution of strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
- Partner with global HR Business Partners and P&C domain leaders to localize and implement the global HR strategy.
- Act as a strategic advisor to the country leadership team on all HR-related matters.
- Lead and actively contribute to P&C transformation and change initiatives at the country level.
People Management & Talent Development
- In collaboration with the global HRBP Leads and global domain leaders oversee end-to-end talent management processes including workforce planning recruitment onboarding performance management and succession planning.
- Foster a high-performance culture through leadership development and employee engagement programs.
- Collaborate with the domain leads to ensure alignment in global vision and strategy
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies.
- Manage employee relations and provide guidance on complex or sensitive HR issues.
- You are familiar with GDPR and data privacy in HR processes
- Considering our mobility programs you are familiar with Cross-border employment issues
- Support and ensure implementation of DEI initiatives in line with global standards.
Compensation Benefits & HR Operations
- Actively contribute to the design and delivery of competitive and compliant compensation and benefits programs.
- Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and systems ensuring operational efficiency and service excellence.
- Lead the local HR budgeting and forecasting processes.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to senior leadership.
- Facilitate strong cross-functional collaboration with other departments and counterparts.
Qualifications & Experience
- Masters degree in Human Resources Business Psychology.
- 1015 years HR experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in an international or highly complex matrix environment and proven track record in strategic HR leadership including managing transformation and growth.
- Deep HR Expertise (Talent acquisition and retention Employee relations and labour law (especially local compliance and international standards) Compensation & benefits Performance management systems Learning & development programs Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategies)
- Experience managing HR teams and working in cross-cultural multilingual settings. Prior experience in leading HR in a shared services or business process outsourcing environment is a strong plus.
- You are familiar with GDPR and data privacy in HR processes
- Considering our international mobility programs you are familiar with Cross-border employment issue
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Ability to act as a true and strong business partner and an out-of-the box thinker; position him/ herself as a solution provider for managers
- Strong project and change manager
- High emotional intelligence and intercultural sensitivity
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management able to act at any level with great persuasion
- Data-driven decision making
- Fluent in English (written and spoken) and Polish (essential for legal compliance employee relations and effective leadership across local teams)
- Balances international standards with country specific workplace expectations.
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Required Experience:
Director