HR Lead

Job Description

The HR Lead will be responsible to lead and drive the HR activities in Poland, Sweden, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Slovakia, and UK. The position will be the first point of contact for client groups in the areas of employee relations and general HR questions related to Talent, Compensation, Benefits and HR processes. This individual will support key HR processes such as performance management, new hire orientation, employee engagement activities, training and communications. The position will ensure effective delivery of HR core processes and compliance with relevant company guidelines, policies and practices. The position will report to the HR Director, Europe

Responsibilities

• Participates and supports safety programs and initiatives to ensure “No One Hurt” is a reality.
• Provides HR Business Partnering and consulting to management based on the understanding of the GRACE policies and the business needs on all strategic and operational personnel-related issues. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, performance management, talent management, working time models, employment law, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Pro-active HR consultation of the site management in Stenungsund, Sweden.
• Develops and executes an HR plan aligned with business objectives to include org design, workforce planning, succession planning, talent acquisition and management, goal alignment and communications.
• Responsible for the timely and correct implementation of administrative personnel measures in the HR IT system (new hires, transfers, salary changes), as well as creation of relevant documents (incl. employment contracts, contract changes / amendments) and other HR-measures.
• Pro-actively analyze and set-up of highly efficient HR processes in order to ensure a high performance- and engagement level.
• Collaborates with other HR departments, including the European payroll and benefit team; HR Managers responsible for Functions and Businesses, as well as with HR colleagues from Corporate Center of Expertise.
• Provide support or direction to employees in various HR-related topics.
• When necessary, taking over additional tasks in related or other projects.

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Labor Law, International Administration or Human Resource Management
• At least 5 years of human resource management experience in an international company, preferably with end-to-end HR process responsibility.
• Extensive and detailed knowledge of Polish labor law; knowledge and experience in labor law of other European countries (e.g. France or Belgium) would be a plus
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented personality with a proven support- and hands-on mentality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English language, preferably also German or French.
• Expert knowledge in HR processes in HR administration in a state-of-the-art HR IT and shared service center structures.
• Preferably experience with HQ outside of Europe.

Benefits

• Premium Medical Insurance (Medicover)
• Life Insurance (for employee & family members)
• Reimbursement for glasses for computer work
• Sports Card (MULTISPORT)
• Language Courses