EMEA Organisational Developmet Specialist

Daikin Europe Business Support; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual performance bonus

Sports and culture card

Job summary

Daikin Europe Business Support in Warsaw is seeking an EMEA Organisational Development Specialist. This role involves leading HR projects and providing organisational development advice on an international scale. You will drive HR strategies, collaborate with management, and implement innovative HR practices.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Human Resources and proven experience in project management within diverse environments. The position offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of HR principles, functions, methods and best practices.
• Monitoring trends in the HR field to drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of the Korn Ferry Hay methodology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and alignment on future state HR structure.
• Support initiatives to standardise HR payroll and recruitment processes.
• Coordinate post-merger integration activities for HR.

Skills

Change Management

Analytical mind with problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Proven experience in international environments

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

EMEA Organisational Development Specialist

Entity: Daikin Europe Business Support

Job Category: Human Resources

Location: Warsaw, PL

Job Requisition ID: 2762

Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese multinational and worldwide the biggest producer and supplier of HVAC-R solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology. DENV serves as Daikin’s sales, development, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa with major offices in Brussels and Oostende, 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries, and a network of distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.

We are looking for a new colleague to be part of our EMEA HR Centre of Expertise (CoE). You are an HR Expert able to lead a variety of human resource projects and provide advice in the area of organisational development on an international level. As the EMEA HR Process Owner, you are accountable for defining, monitoring, and continuously improving key HR processes to ensure they meet organizational goals, comply with standards, and deliver consistent end-to-end results across the region.

You will support the implementation of HR strategies by collaborating with management and HR colleagues to ensure key initiatives are executed effectively and aligned with long‑term objectives. As part of the EMEA HR CoE ambition, you will drive change and innovation in people‑and‑organisation‑related policies and practices, providing future‑proof solutions and best practices to develop and support the realisation of both business and HR goals. You will work in our office in Warsaw, Poland and will have the opportunity to travel to other European premises when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Change Management – Partner with HR leadership, diverse HR teams in EMEA, and business leaders to support required initiatives to transition to one EMEA HR organization. Facilitate communication and alignment on future state HR structure.
• Organizational and Operational Efficiency Project Follow‑Up – Support the implementation and coordination of initiatives to standardise and digitalise HR payroll and recruitment processes within EMEA countries, contributing to the development of centralised HR service centres on a national level. Ensure alignment between HR processes and technical implementation in collaboration with the HRIS team.
• Grading Structure – Own content for job grading framework across EMEA, ensuring consistent concepts and language based on deep understanding of the business activities in different Daikin organisations and using the Korn Ferry Hay methodology. Collaborate with other HR experts to map functions, align levels and titles, and link to the concept of ‘Growth Portfolio’ in SAP Successfactors. Ensure alignment between HR processes and technical implementation in collaboration with the HRIS team.
• M&A Integration – Coordinate post‑merger integration (PMI) activities for HR and facilitate smooth organisational integration when new companies join the Daikin Group. In collaboration with other HR experts and diverse HR teams in EMEA, support cultural integration and change management initiatives.

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.
• Knowledge of the Korn Ferry Hay methodology and/or experience with business process reengineering and project management is considered a plus.

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 allow for a data‑driven approach.

What We 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.