Employee Relations Advisor

At Fresenius Medical Care, we’re dedicated to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease through innovative, high-quality products and treatments. Our vision—“Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.”—guides everything we do. With over 110,000 people working across 3,700 dialysis centers and 39 manufacturing sites worldwide, we provide direct patient care through our Care Delivery network, develop and supply medical products, therapies, digital solutions via Care Enablement, and accelerate transformation through our FME Reignite strategy. Our values drive us: We Care for our patients, each other, and our communities. We Connect across teams and borders to deliver excellence together. And we Commit to doing things the right way, growing with purpose, and leading kidney care with innovation and compassion.

Goal of function: As an Employee Relations Advisor, lead and manage Employee Relations activities in Poland by providing expert guidance on employee issues, performance management, policy interpretation, and labor relations matters. Act as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, conduct investigations, engage with Works Councils and Unions, and collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and Shared Services to ensure consistent application of company policies, compliance with labor regulations, and effective resolution of complex workforce and stakeholder issues. This is an individual contributor role with broad cross-functional partnership responsibilities across the business and may require occasional travel (10-30%) to support employees and business needs.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and coaching on employee relations matters, including performance, workplace concerns, policies, employment separations, and high-risk cases
• Lead complex and confidential HR, compliance, ethics, human rights, and legal investigations
• Partner with Works Councils and Unions, supporting negotiations, contract management, and collective bargaining requirements
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations, company policies, and union agreements while promoting fair and consistent employee treatment
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Human Rights, and other key stakeholders on employee relations matters
• Guide managers on performance improvement plans, progressive discipline, and documentation practices
• Identify root causes of employee concerns, support engagement initiatives, and facilitate conflict resolution
• Manage cases in line with service-level agreements, ensuring timely resolution, accurate documentation, reporting, and escalation of sensitive issues
• Deliver training, coaching, and guidance to managers on performance management, conflict resolution, harassment prevention, and other HR topics
• Provide crisis management and emergency response support to employees
• Conduct exit interviews when required and support other employee relations activities as assigned

Your Profile:

• 8+ years of Employee Relations and HR experience, with strong knowledge of polish employment law and labor relations
• Experience with Works Councils and Unions is an advantage
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex cases and competing priorities while delivering timely, effective resolutions
• Resilient and confident in handling sensitive situations and conducting difficult conversations
• Strong collaborator who builds relationships, influences stakeholders, and drives shared solutions across all organizational levels
• Proficient in HR systems (e.g., case management tools, Workday) and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including fluency in English
• Strong business acumen combined with deep HR expertise
• Demonstrates the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism
• Healthcare industry experience is an advantage

Our Offer for you:

There is a lot you can discover at Fresenius Medical Care, regardless in which field you are an expert and how much experience you have -  all dedicated to your professional journey.

• Medicover Sport - sports benefit program for employees
• Medicover Health - healthcare program for employees
• Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFŚS)
• Glasses reimbursement of up to PLN 500
• Special Employee Referral Program - referral bonus starting from PLN 4,000 for successful employee recommendations
• Another Year Together – annual recognition program celebrating your work anniversary with us
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• English Language Learning Support - access to an online learning platform and group conversation classes