People and Culture ManagerTT

Were looking for a hands-on People and Culture Manager to build the local HR function from the ground up for an international fintech lender launching a new hub in Krakow. This is the companys first dedicated People and Culture hire in Poland so youll act as a true HR Business Partner for the scaling local team while making sure everything stays compliant with Polish labour law. Youll thrive in this role if you enjoy creating processes from scratch rather than inheriting them and if youre equally comfortable advising leadership on strategic people matters and handling the day-to-day admin yourself. Its a standalone first-in-region position with real ownership over how the local HR function takes shape. Youll work on-site in Krakow reporting into a global team while partnering closely with local leadership. This is a long-term permanent role with the chance to shape HR practice for the companys Polish operations from day one.

Details:
Schedule: Full time
Location: Krakow Poland (On-site 4 days/week)
Start: ASAP
Duration: Long-term
English: Fluent

About the project:
The company is an international fintech lender operating across 11 countries currently opening a new hub in Krakow as part of its continued expansion. This role exists to establish the local People function from scratch covering everything from onboarding and payroll compliance to strategic advisory support for local leadership. As the first dedicated HR hire in the region youll set up the foundational processes policies and practices that the growing Krakow team will rely on going forward. The environment is fast-paced and scale-up in nature with a strong emphasis on building rather than maintaining existing systems. Youll work closely with a global People team as well as local leadership to make sure the Polish operation stays compliant and well-supported as it grows. Its an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on how the companys local HR function is built and run.

You have:

• Current or recent experience as an HR Business Partner HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist
• Demonstrated experience managing Polish labour law compliance payroll and social security regulations
• Fluency in both Polish and English
• Willingness to work on-site in Krakow 4 days per week
• Comfort operating as a standalone first-in-region HR hire building processes from the ground up

What to do:

• Build the local HR function from scratch including onboarding policies and core people processes
• Act as a true HRBP for the scaling Krakow team advising leadership on people matters
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Polish labour law payroll and social security regulations
• Balance hands-on administrative HR work with higher-level strategic advisory duties
• Support leadership through team growth restructuring and performance conversations
• Partner with the global People team to align local practices with company-wide standards