Head of People and Culture (m/f)

For our Client, an international Life Sciences organization, we are seeking an experienced Head of People & Culture to lead the local People function and act as a strategic business partner to the Country Managing Director and Site Directors. This is a unique opportunity to shape the people agenda, drive organizational growth, and ensure the successful implementation of global HR initiatives across Poland.

• act as a trusted People Business Partner to the Country Managing Director and Site Directors, providing strategic and operational support across all people-related matters,
• lead the end-to-end People function across Poland, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, and offboarding,
• oversee People Operations, including HRIS, payroll coordination, HR administration, and compliance with Polish labour law,
• ensure the effective implementation and continuous improvement of People policies, processes, and best practices,
• foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture while driving employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives,
• lead the annual performance review process and support managers in talent development and succession planning,
• partner closely with the Global People team to implement international initiatives while providing local market insights,
• monitor People metrics, analyse trends, and recommend initiatives that support business performance.

• minimum 3-5 years of experience in a senior HR leadership role, such as HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Head of HR, or Head of People & Culture,
• proven experience partnering with senior business leaders and supporting organisational growth,
• strong knowledge of Polish labour law and HR best practices,
• experience managing the full employee lifecycle,
• hands-on experience with HRIS and People Operations,
• excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills,
• strong business acumen combined with a proactive and hands-on approach,
• fluency in both English and Polish,
• experience in the Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Healthcare, or Pharmaceutical industry will be an asset,
• experience working within an international or global organisation,
• previous experience in an SME or fast-growing business environment.

• a leadership role with significant influence on the organisation's people agenda,
• close collaboration with senior leadership and international People teams,
• the opportunity to contribute to global initiatives while shaping the People strategy in Poland,
• a collaborative, purpose-driven, and growing international organisation,
• competitive compensation and benefits package,
• a hybrid working model with flexibility across multiple office locations.