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The HR Advisor will support employees and managers by providing guidance, counselling, and training across a range of People topics. This is a 15-month fixed-term contract.

What you will do

• Support managers and employees in the designated countries, as well as the broader Human Resources team, ensuring the local execution of the HR strategy and administrative processes.
• Act as the first point of contact for all employee relations matters for local teams and represent the company in interactions with local authorities.
• Take ownership of Polish labor law compliance, including monitoring changes and informing or educating the wider HR team about relevant updates and issues.
• Assist Functional HR teams in implementing the performance management process for local teams, ensuring timely execution and leading the process for underperformers when necessary.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition teams on recruitment initiatives for country-specific roles, including leveraging local sourcing solutions.
• Ensure the general salary increase process for non-managerial employees at the country level is executed accurately and aligns with the company’s defined budget.
• Work with the CoE Compensation Team on the local salary benchmarking process, providing high-quality data relevant to country-specific salary levels.
• Support onboarding efforts at the country level by welcoming new hires, facilitating their integration into the local office, and assisting with role-specific onboarding activities.
• Contribute to policy development and improvement across various HR areas, including overseeing the formulation and enhancement of company policies.

Required skills

• Demonstrated experience in dealing with complex employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances and appeals.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, policies, and employment law in Poland (international experience is advantageous).
• Understanding of visa and work permit processes in Poland.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in HR systems and data management.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

What we offer

• Balanced working model with regular engagement at office hubs and in-person time.
• Wellbeing days in addition to annual leave; access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan.
• Three days per year for volunteering.
• Additional location-based benefits (e.g., pension plan and private medical care).

Please click the apply button on this page and submit your application in English. If you require any special accommodations, contact careers@frontiersin.org for support.

Equal opportunity statement Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Research Services