- Location
- Cracow, PL
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Human Resources
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Bachelor
Description
HR Manager
Department: Client Role
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Cracow, PL
Description
We are currently representing a leading global Financial Services firm in the appointment of high-calibre professionals as part of a period of strategic growth and investment.
Our client operates at the intersection of corporate, fiduciary and regulatory services, partnering with private equity houses, investment managers and international financial institutions. Backed by long-term institutional investment and an established global brand, the firm is scaling its capabilities, technology and international footprint.
This is an opportunity to join a business that combines the agility of a growth platform with the credibility, client base and governance of a market leader.
The Role
As a Human Resources Manager (EMEA), you will partner with business leaders across the region to deliver a proactive, commercially focused HR service. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will support employee relations, performance management, organisational development and people initiatives that drive business success.
Key Responsibilities
- Partnering with leaders across EMEA to provide strategic and operational HR support.
- Acting as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, performance management and employment legislation.
- Supporting managers with complex people issues, ensuring commercially sound and legally compliant outcomes.
- Coaching and developing managers to enhance leadership effectiveness and people management capability.
- Supporting organisational change initiatives, restructures and business transformation projects.
- Driving performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews and development planning.
- Supporting talent management, succession planning and employee development initiatives.
- Using HR metrics and insights to identify trends and inform business decisions.
- Partnering with stakeholders to deliver employee engagement and retention strategies.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and best practice.
- Working collaboratively with global HR colleagues to ensure a consistent employee experience.
- Supporting wider people projects and initiatives as the business continues to grow.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in a Human Resources Manager, HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role.
- Knowledge of UK and EU employment law and employee relations best practice.
- Experience supporting senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
- Background within professional services, legal services, financial services, technology or a similarly regulated industry is advantageous.
- Demonstrable experience managing complex employee relations cases and organisational change initiatives.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a commercial mindset.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on, operational approach.
- Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a growing international business.
- CIPD qualification or equivalent professional accreditation is desirable.