Head of People

IT.HR | Recruitment Agency; Warszawa; Remote; PLN 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible location

Training programs

Travel allowance

Job summary

Our client seeks an Interim Head of People to lead their HR team during a transformative acquisition. This hands-on leader will collaborate across functions and guide integration efforts with the acquiring USA partner, while ensuring HR processes, compliance, and employee relations are upheld.

The role is remote with occasional travel to Poland and Warsaw; you will work closely with C-level executives and Delivery, Legal, Finance, IT teams to align HR strategy with business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing acquisition or integration processes.
• Experience in managing acquisitions with a USA company is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of HR processes and legal requirements (RODO).
• Experience advising managers or C-level executives.
• Experience in working in an IT outsourcing company.
• English proficiency (C1); Polish is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the acquiring company to implement and refine HR strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Providing expert advice and support to managers and C-level executives.
• Ensuring compliance with legal standards and managing employee relations.
• Managing the company’s internal communications.
• Fostering a positive work environment, onboarding, and retention.
• Managing the integration process related to the acquisition.
• Cooperating with other internal departments (Delivery, Recruitment, Legal, Finance, IT).

Skills

Acquisition management

Change management

HR processes

RODO/compliance

Executive advisory

IT outsourcing

English (C1)

Job description

Head of People

Remote

Location:

Fully remote with occasional travel to a major city in Poland.

About Our Client:

Our client is a dynamic and innovative technology solutions provider with a global presence. They are committed to excellence, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Recently, they have been acquired by a leading global IT services company, marking an exciting new chapter in their growth.

Role Overview:

Our client seeks a dedicated and hands-on Interim Head of People to lead their HR team during this transformative period. This is not just a managerial role; it requires a true practitioner who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and dive into the work. The current team is small and needs a leader to guide and work alongside them. The Interim Head of People will play a crucial role in managing the acquisition process on the client's side.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the acquiring company to implement and refine HR strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Providing expert advice and support to managers and C-level executives.
• Ensuring compliance with legal standards and managing employee relations.
• Managing the companys internal communications.
• Fostering a positive work environment, onboarding, and retention.
• Managing the integration process related to the acquisition.
• Cooperating with other internal departments (e.g., Delivery, Recruitment, Legal, Finance, IT)

Qualifications:

• Must have Experience in managing acquisition or integration processes
• Experience in managing acquisitions with a USA company - will be a plus
• Experience in Change Management
• Experience in working in an IT outsourcing company
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the IT industry (HRBP, HR Lead, HoP, or similar).
• Extensive knowledge of HR processes and Legal requirements, RODO
• Proven experience working with or advising managers or C-level executives.
• English - min C1, Polish - nice to have

What Our Client Offers:

• Flexibility in work location with the necessity of occasional travel to Warsaw, Poland
• Professional training programs.
• Opportunity to work with a team that's recognized for its excellence.