EMEA Organisational Developmet Specialist

Daikin Group; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Christmas bonus

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Sports and culture card

Flexible start time

Discount on Daikin products

Access to internal training platform

English language classes

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing company is seeking an EMEA Organisational Development Specialist to lead HR projects and provide organisational development advice. Key responsibilities include enhancing HR processes across multiple locations in EMEA, managing change initiatives, and ensuring alignment with HR strategies. Candidates should hold a degree in HR or related fields, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and have proven HR experience. This position offers a hybrid work model and benefits including health insurance and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of HR principles, functions, methods, and best practices.
• Experience with business process reengineering and project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR leadership and business leaders to support HR initiatives.
• Support the implementation of standardised HR processes.
• Own content for the job grading framework across EMEA.
• Coordinate Post-Merger Integration activities for HR.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration

Job description

EMEA Organisational Development Specialist

We are looking for a new colleague to be part of the 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 organisational goals, comply with standards, and deliver consistent end‑to‑end results across the region.

Location: Warsaw, PL

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 organisation.
• Facilitate communication and alignment on future state HR structure.

Organisational 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.
• Contribute 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 the job grading framework across EMEA, ensuring consistent concepts and language based on a deep understanding of business activities in different Daikin organisations.
• Collaborate with other HR Experts to map functions, align levels and titles, and link to the concept of a ‘Growth Portfolio’ in SAP Successfactors.

M&A Integration

• Coordinate Post‑Merger Integration activities for HR and facilitate smooth organisational integration when new companies join the Daikin Group.
• Support cultural integration and change management initiatives in collaboration with other HR experts and diverse HR teams in EMEA.

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.
• 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 an 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.
• 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 days on site per week).
• Discount on Daikin products (50‑55%).
• Access to internal training platform.
• English language classes.