HR Expert – Strategic Workforce Planning

We are looking for a new colleague to be part of our EMEA HR Centre of Expertise (CoE). As the HR expert for Strategic Workforce Planning you will design and implement strategic methodologies for workforce planning across EMEA, owning key HR processes to ensure they meet organizational goals and deliver consistent end‑to‑end results across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Workforce Planning & Skills Development
  • Take ownership of designing and implementing a forward‑looking Workforce Planning framework across EMEA.
  • Map critical skills and identify gaps.
  • Drive upskilling and reskilling initiatives.
  • Lead rollout of Talent Intelligence Hub as a strategic tool for skills mapping and development.
  • Train local HR and managers to embed Talent Intelligence Hub into daily operations.
  • Link workforce planning to performance management for measurable impact.
  • Design workforce KPIs to follow up progress and take appropriate actions.
• Change Management
  • Facilitate adoption of new working methods across EMEA HR teams and business managers.
  • Develop communication plans and training materials to support change.
• Strategic Alignment & Reporting
  • Link workforce planning activities to wider company and EMEA HR strategy objectives.
  • Monitor KPIs related to workforce planning and interpret results to recommend actions.
  • Contribute to overall EMEA HR strategy and action plan development and methodology for progress tracking.

Required Profile

Education & Skills

• Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or 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 organization.

Competencies

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Ability to strategize 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 allow for 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 (2HO per week).
• Discount on Daikin products (50‑55%).
• Access to internal training platform.
• English language classes.

Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor‑made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK.

Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of 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.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources; Industries: Machinery Manufacturing

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