HR Director

Helprise is an organization that combines global reach with local talent. We work for companies that value quality, partnership, and responsibility, creating teams that really work. By precisely matching skills and business needs, we connect specialists with projects where their knowledge has a real impact. By joining us, you become part of an environment where matching is not a coincidence, but a decision.

We are looking for an experienced HR Director to take full ownership of HR across a diverse, operationally driven organization within an international business environment. This role combines strategic HR leadership with hands-on responsibility for day-to-day people management, HR administration, and payroll coordination. The position offers a hybrid working model, with the possibility to work from Poznań, Szczecin, or Wrocław, and regular business travel to Poznań.

Location: Poznań, Szczecin, or Wrocław
Working model: Hybrid, with regular business travel to Poznań

YOU WILL

• Lead and oversee all HR activities, ensuring effective people management and alignment with business objectives.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and development to employee relations and offboarding.
• Oversee HR administration and personnel documentation in close cooperation with the HR and payroll administration team.
• Coordinate payroll processes in collaboration with the accountant, ensuring accurate employee data, timely inputs, and smooth monthly payroll operations.
• Advise managers on HR matters, employee relations, performance management and employment legislation.
• Ensure compliance with Polish labour law and internal HR policies and procedures.
• Drive HR initiatives related to employee engagement, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and performance.
• Act as a trusted HR partner to the management team and collaborate with international stakeholders, including German-speaking colleagues.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior HR role, ideally as an HR Director, HR Manager, or HR Business Partner with broad HR responsibility.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR processes, Polish labour law, and personnel administration.
• Experience overseeing payroll processes and working closely with accounting or payroll specialists.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both management and operational teams.
• Fluency in German to communicate effectively with international stakeholders.
• Good command of English would be a significant advantage.
• A proactive, hands-on approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Poznań.

Benefits

Work flexibility
We give you the opportunity to adjust your work to your lifestyle. We offer flexible hours as well as the possibility of hybrid work, depending on the role and your preferences.

Basic benefits package
We care about the health and well-being of our employees - we provide private medical care, a MultiSport card, and life insurance.

Development on your terms
We provide an individual development budget that you can use for your professional growth. As a Lumina Learning partner, we also give you access to unique tools and the support of certified practitioners, so you can better understand your potential and strengthen your talents.

Integration and shared experiences
We regularly enjoy new experiences together and build relationships in an inspiring atmosphere. From cooking sessions, through yoga weekends in nature, to the thrill of escape rooms.