HR Business Partner
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Job Description
FORTNA partners with the worlds leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives we design and deliver solutions powered by intelligent software to optimize fast accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy distribution center operational design and implementation material handling automated equipment robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.
At FORTNA we believe in fostering a workplace that isnt just a job but a movement a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. Join the Movement encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration celebrates diversity and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than Team. Our Approach.
HR Business Partner Czech Republic (Cheb)
Location: Cheb Czech Republic
Reports to: Director HR International
About the Role
FORTNA is expanding into the Czech Republic and we are seeking ahands-on experienced HRBusiness Partnerto establish and lead the HR function at our new site in Cheb. This is a critical role for building a solid HR foundation to support the rapid growth of a high-impact project.
You will be responsible for setting up HR operations from scratch ensuring compliance with Czech labour laws partnering closely with business leaders and driving people-focused strategies that enable our success. This is not a purely strategic or supervisory rolewere looking for someone who will lead by doing roll up their sleeves and build trust through direct engagement with employees and managers.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and lead the local HR function including policy development compliance practices systems setup and operational and labour contract set-up is completed.
- Act as a true HR business partner to local leadership and project teamsproviding both strategic support and practical day-to-day HR guidance.
- Ensure local recruitment efforts from workforce planning and interviewing to onboarding and retention.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable Czech labour laws health and safety regulations and FORTNAs global HR policies.
- Serve as a hands-on leader actively involved in executing core HR activities such as onboarding employee relations communications and data management.
- Promote a strong values-based culture by modelling professionalism approachability and fairness in every interaction.
- Coordinate and implement training performance management(via Workday) and career development activities.
- Handle employee relations issues with empathy and sound judgment resolving conflicts and fostering a positive workplace.
- Support compensation processes HR reporting audits and data accuracy using tools like Workday.
- Collaborate with the International HR team to align local practices with FORTNAs global strategy and support broader initiatives.
What Were Looking For
- Strong knowledge of HR practices and Czech labour law with demonstrated experience implementing compliant HR frameworks.
- Proven ability to build HR structures from the ground up in a growing or start-up environment.
- A doer and role modelyou take initiative get involved at all levels and lead with a show the way mindset.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to earn trust and work effectively across diverse teams and levels.
- Organized and detail-oriented with the flexibility to shift priorities in a fast-paced project-driven setting.
- Fluent in Czech and English.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using HR systems (Workday preferred).
- Opportunity to expand the scope to a site in Poland as well.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors or masters degree in human resources Business Administration or a related field.
- 7 years of experience in HR roles with at least 3 years in a standalone or managerial HR position.
- Experience in industrial logistics manufacturing or related environments is preferred.
- Background in greenfield projects or site launches is a strong advantage.
- HR certifications (e.g. SHRM-SCP SPHR) are a plus.
Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to build and lead an HR function from the ground up in a global high-growth company. As HRBusiness Partner youll be part of a critical strategic initiative trusted to shape the employee experience and workplace culture from day one. If youre passionate about making things happen building strong teams and leading by examplewe want to hear from you. Join the Movement
Employment Type
Full-Time
