• Well-established international manufacturing & FMCG company
• Supporting the companys ongoing modernization, and process optimization

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international manufacturing and FMCG company with a commitment to innovation and sustainable growth. To strengthen its leadership team, the company is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director who will play a crucial role in shaping and executing the people strategy across the organization.

Job Description

• Define and implement forward-looking HR practices fully aligned with the companys growth ambitions and people strategy
• Act as the strategic owner of the full Hire-to-Retire (H2R) lifecycle, ensuring seamless employee experience and operational excellence
• Drive key initiatives in motivation, learning, internal mobility, and retention to strengthen capability and engagement
• Ensure compliance with labor law, internal policies, and corporate standards while maintaining a pragmatic, business-oriented approach
• Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic goals into actionable people plans and measurable results
• Elevate the companys employer brand and engagement agenda, fostering a strong, values-driven culture
• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team, building future HR leaders and promoting a high-performance culture
• Leverage HR analytics and digital ERP HR solutions to guide decision‑making, anticipate workforce trends, and improve service quality
• Build transparent employee relations and maintain constructive dialogue with employees and trade unions
• Support competency framework initiatives and talent valuation projects in cooperation with external partners
• Identify and implement process improvements enhancing efficiency and cross‑functional collaboration
• Uphold workplace ethics, professionalism, and adherence to company policies on data protection, OHS, and compliance

The Successful Applicant

• Several years of proven leadership experience as HR Director or Senior HR Leader within international manufacturing organizations. Solid background in production and FMCG environments, ideally within multi‑site or industrial organizations.
• Strong and inspirational leadership capabilities, with a track record of developing diverse, high‑performing teams
• Proven experience in driving organizational growth, transformation, and cultural evolution
• Demonstrated success in process optimization and change management, including automation and digital HR initiatives
• Confident in challenging the status quo, building trusted relationships with stakeholders, and acting as a pragmatic HR business partner with clear and influential communication
• Strategic thinker with strong people orientation, serving as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and contributing to long‑term organizational value creation
• Solid command of HR fundamentals, labor law, and HR operations, combined with strong financial acumen, cost awareness, and risk management mindset

What’s on Offer

• A unique opportunity to join the company at a pivotal moment of development, modernization, and organizational transformation
• Full strategic and operational responsibility for HR across the business, including employee relations, capability building, and leadership development
• A visible, high‑impact role shaping company culture, engagement, and people agenda across all sites and functions
• A position for an authentic, hands‑on HR leader with a pragmatic, people‑first mindset and strong business orientation
• A senior leadership position as part of the company’s Leadership Team – ideal for an authentic, hands‑on HR leader with a pragmatic, people‑first mindset and strong business orientation, working in close partnership with the Management Board
• The position is based in the Greater Poland region, including Poznań