HR Specialist (Temporary)
7 days ago• Krakow, Poland
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated HR Specialist to join our team and provide high-quality HR support to our HR community, business managers, and employees across several European countries.
You will be responsible for a broad range of activities throughout the Employee Life Cycle, New Joiners' Experience & Payroll, working independently on medium-complex HR processes and supporting continuous improvement within the team.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Delivering HR Service support to the HR community, business managers and employees located in several European countries.
- Managing employment documentation and employee data throughout the employee life cycle, from hire to retire.
- Responding to inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders concerning HR topics such as onboarding, employment changes, absence, salary and other HR-related matters.
- Ensuring that HR systems and databases remain up to date with current employee and organizational information.
- Maintaining a high level of data quality to support accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Performing internal quality controls and ensuring compliance with established processes and procedures.
- Proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement and supporting their implementation.
- Acting as a point of contact for assigned HR topics or local projects and cooperating with internal stakeholders.
- Participating in regional and global HR projects and initiatives.
- Communicating company policies and HR process information to internal stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Providing on-demand reports and supporting HR data analysis.
- Updating and improving standard operating procedures and work instructions.
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Your Background:
- You have at least 2 years of professional experience, preferably within HR Operations, HR Administration, Employee Life Cycle or Payroll in an international/corporate environment.
- You have practical knowledge of HR processes and experience in employee data management and HR administration.
- You are proactive, well organized and able to work independently while managing different priorities.
- You have strong analytical skills and good attention to detail.
- You have a continuous improvement mindset and are willing to identify and drive improvements within your area.
- You have very good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Experience with Workday, SAP, ServiceNow or other HR/ticketing systems would be a strong advantage.
- You have excellent communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach.
- You have a very good command of business English.
- You are comfortable working with different stakeholders in an international environment.
More About Us:
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:
- Competitive salary and incentives
- Well-being and care
- Paid and unpaid leave
- Flexible work options
- Benefits that support your financial security
You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.
Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully
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Client-provided location(s): Krakow, Poland
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-222153
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-10-20T19:35:07
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Professional Coaching
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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