The HR Manager leads the local Human Resources function, providing strategic and operational HR support to the business. The role is responsible for managing a team of HR Business Partners and Payroll professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality people services while enabling business success through effective workforce strategies. The HR Manager serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, drives the implementation of global HR initiatives at the local level, and ensures consistent, compliant, and efficient HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
Roles and responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership
- Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders on people-related matters, supporting organizational growth and performance.
- Guide HR Business Partners in delivering effective workforce planning, talent management, organizational design, change management, and employee relations support.
- Partner with leaders to identify current and future workforce needs and develop appropriate people strategies.
- Use workforce analytics and HR metrics to support decision-making and drive business outcomes.
- Champion a high-performance culture and support leadership capability development.
- Support leaders and HR Business Partners in managing performance, conduct, and workplace concerns.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and action planning based on employee feedback.
- Promote an inclusive, respectful, and positive workplace culture.
HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
- Oversee the delivery of end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, internal movement, and offboarding.
- Ensure a consistent, high-quality employee experience across all stages of employment.
- Drive process optimization, standardization, and harmonization across HR operations.
- Ensure compliance with local labour legislation, company policies, and internal controls.
Learning & Development
- Partner with the Talent Development Center of Excellence to deploy global and local learning initiatives.
- Coordinate local training activities and leadership development programs.
- Identify capability gaps and support the implementation of targeted development solutions.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and growth
Global Programs & Change Management
- Lead the local implementation of global HR programs, policies, systems, and initiatives.
- Act as a change leader, ensuring successful adoption of new processes and ways of working.
- Translate global strategies into practical local actions while ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Provide feedback and insights to global HR teams to support continuous improvement.
Process Harmonization & Continuous Improvement
- Lead efforts to harmonize HR processes, policies, and practices across the location.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service quality, and compliance.
- Support HR transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure consistency in the application of HR standards and best practices.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- Significant progressive HR experience, including both operational and strategic HR leadership.
- Proven experience leading HR Business Partner
- Strong background in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
- Experience supporting senior leaders and driving business-focused people strategies.
- Solid knowledge of Polish employment law and HR best practices.
- Experience working in a multinational or matrix environment is preferred.
- Fluency in Polish and English
Key Competencies
- People leadership and team development
- Strategic business partnering
- Change management and organizational effectiveness
- Payroll and HR operations management
- Stakeholder management and influencing
- Process improvement and transformation
- Data-driven decision making
- Employee relations expertise
- Communication and relationship-building skills
- Customer and employee-centric mindset
Benefits
- Private Medical Care
- EAP System for supporting Employee
- Cafeteria System
- Leisure Zone in the office
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Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
