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We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off for our people, customers, and the world. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential.

About The Team

Our People Consultant team supports our Workmates across EMEA. As our population continues to grow, we look for an eager and motivated consultant to deliver high‑impact people‑focused solutions.

We work directly with leaders and employees to provide performance coaching, guidance on policies, and support through complex and sensitive scenarios.

About The Role

As a People Consultant, you will:

• Provide expert coaching and advice on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and people initiatives that influence employee engagement and performance.
• Proactively manage ER cases from initiation to resolution, ensuring alignment with policies, legal requirements, and best practices.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners, functional leaders, and the broader People & Purpose team to drive thoughtful and compliant people decisions.
• Support and coach managers on a wide range of employee matters including performance management, conflict resolution, policy application, and values alignment.
• Deliver tailored training and capability‑building for managers to strengthen ER knowledge and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with country‑specific employment regulations, and provide guidance on change initiatives such as TUPE, redundancy, and redeployment.
• Collaborate with HR Operations teams in Dublin and Pune to respond to employee and manager inquiries and manage transactional support.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and analyze trends to inform proactive interventions and improvements.
• Contribute to the evolution of policies, tools, and training materials to reflect best practices and emerging legal and workplace trends.
• Support and/or lead cross‑functional HR projects and programs as needed, driving continuous improvement in employee relations and broader HR practices.

About You

Basic Qualifications for a P4 Sr People Consultant

• 8+ years of proven experience working in Employee Relations, HR generalist or HR business partner role.
• 8+ years of experience in ER Management within Poland.

Other Qualifications

• Strong commitment to delivering a best‑in‑class employee experience through expert guidance, coaching, and effective issue resolution.
• Proven ability to navigate and resolve complex, sensitive employee relations matters with sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated influencing and advisory skills, with confidence to guide managers and stakeholders through challenging situations.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, international environment, building trusted partnerships across teams and levels.
• Solid understanding of labor laws, policies, and employment practices in Central & Eastern Europe.
• Skilled in assessing when to elevate issues and involve the right stakeholders to ensure thoughtful and timely resolution.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to coach, influence, and build trust across diverse audiences.
• Fluency in English required; fluency in Polish, Czech, or another CEE language is highly desirable.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement (For Poland Locations Only)

Primary Location: Warsaw, Poland

Base Pay Range: PLN 178,500 – PLN 267,700

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of in‑person time and remote. We require employees to spend at least half (50%) of their time each quarter in the office, field, or at a local event.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.