Global HR Operations Lead: Transformation & Automation

Goldman Recruitment; Województwo mazowieckie; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Goldman Recruitment represents an international manufacturing client seeking an experienced HR Operations Lead to own HR Operations delivery and drive transformation across 16 countries. The role blends HR operations expertise with process design, payroll governance and external provider management.

The candidate will establish Poland as the HR Operations hub, lead end-to-end administration, and implement a scalable framework while ensuring local compliance and data quality.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HR Operations/HR Administration in international multi-country environments.
• Expert knowledge of Polish HR administration and employment processes.
• Strong background in process design, standardization and optimization.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll governance and controls.
• Experience managing external HR and payroll providers across multiple countries.
• Good understanding of HRIS systems, workflow automation and HR data management.
• Experience with HR reporting, data controls and process governance.
• Strong awareness of employment law and compliance risks with local SMEs.
• Proven project and change management capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation of the HR Operations model and establish Poland as the central hub.
• Design and standardize HR processes, service levels, KPIs and escalation mechanisms.
• Own end-to-end HR administration across the employee lifecycle and contracts.
• Govern external HR and payroll providers across 16 countries.
• Oversee payroll governance, controls and issue resolution.
• Drive HR systems/process excellence with HRIS improvement and automation.
• Build a Group HR Operations framework with local compliance.
• Contribute to Compensation & Benefits, benchmarking and cost analytics.
• Ensure high data quality, reporting and documentation.
• Lead HR Operations projects and change initiatives.

Skills

HR Operations

Payroll governance

Process design

HRIS & automation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Goldman Recruitment represents an international manufacturing client seeking an experienced HR Operations Lead to own HR Operations delivery and drive transformation across 16 countries. The role blends HR operations expertise with process design, payroll governance and external provider management.

The candidate will establish Poland as the HR Operations hub, lead end-to-end administration, and implement a scalable framework while ensuring local compliance and data quality.