HR Expert – Employer Branding, Talent Acquisition & Employee Engagement

Entity: Daikin Europe Business Support

Job Category: Human Resources

Location: Warsaw, PL

About Daikin Europe NV (DENV)

Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese multinational, the largest producer and supplier of HVAC-R solutions worldwide. DENV is the sales, development, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle‑East and Africa, comprising headquarter offices in Brussels and Oostende, 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries, offices and a network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.

About Daikin Europe Business Support (DEBS)

DEBS is a branch of DENV located in Warsaw. As a competency center we aim at being one of the driving forces behind process transformation: optimisation, standardisation, and automation in the areas of supply, service, master data, controlling, financial reporting and HR.

Position Summary

We are looking for a new colleague to be part of our EMEA HR Centre of Expertise (CoE). As an HR Expert, you will lead a variety of human resource projects and provide advice in the areas of employer branding, talent acquisition, employee engagement and appreciation, and, if required, EMEA Intranet structure & content management on an international level. You will be the EMEA HR Process Owner, accountable for defining, monitoring, and continuously improving key HR processes to ensure they meet organisational goals, comply with standards, and deliver consistent end‑to‑end results across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and optimise the EMEA recruitment process from job posting to onboarding.
• Revive and harmonise our employer branding strategy in EMEA to ensure consistency and prevent fragmented local initiatives.
• Drive targeted strategies for growth areas identified in the company’s strategic plan to attract niche profiles.
• Collaborate with global teams to develop or adapt brand image and recruitment materials from an EMEA perspective.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs and implement improvements to attract top talent.
• Lead EMEA‑wide initiatives to strengthen employee engagement and appreciation programmes, including the EMEA Award and Young Potential Programme in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Partner with stakeholders to follow up on pilot projects and investment plans identified in the company’s strategic plan.
• Roll out an EMEA approach for engagement surveys. Track engagement levels and survey results, define KPIs, and ensure alignment on tools like CultureAmp.
• Track engagement KPIs and report progress to leadership.
• Oversee content strategy and updates for the EMEA Intranet platform to ensure relevance and accessibility.
• Support and manage updates or improvements to the EMEA intranet platform.

Required Profile

Education & Skills

• Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• In‑depth knowledge of HR principles, functions, methods and best practices.
• Solid understanding of research methods and analysis.
• Monitoring trends and advancements in the HR field to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Experience

• Proven experience as HR consultant, HR advisor and change agent in project management.
• Proven track record in international environments and corporate settings.
• Experience working in a matrix organisation.

Competencies

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Ability to strategise and formulate business plans.
• An analytical mind with problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and consultation skills.
• Strong change management skills and ability to lead transformation projects with a flexible mindset and a “we can do attitude”.
• Self‑starter, autonomous, and able to work independently.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Computer savvy with working knowledge of human resource IT to enable a data‑driven approach.

Our Offer

• Professional development in a fast‑growing branch of an international manufacturing and trading company.
• Annual performance bonus based on performance appraisal.
• Christmas bonus.
• Health insurance (your contribution is only 1 PLN/month).
• Group Life and Disability Insurance (your contribution is only 1 PLN/month).
• Sports and culture card with Kafeteria system (your contribution is only 13 PLN/month).
• Business travel insurance (occasional trips to Belgium will be required).
• Team and integration budget.
• Flexible start time, between 7:30 and 10:00 am.
• Hybrid work model (2 HO per week).
• Discount on Daikin products (50‑55 %).
• Access to internal training platform.
• English language classes.

About our people

Good climate starts with people

Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top‑quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.