JOB PURPOSE:
Provide end-to-end HR and site administration support, ensuring compliant people operations and efficient on-ground coordination. The role delivers HR services, translation and administrative support, and cross-department coordination for local movements, site activities, and supplier/partner engagements.
Key Accountabilities/ Responsibilities
- Deliver full-spectrum HR support for the project including recruitment coordination, onboarding / offboarding, personnel files and HR documentation management.
- Administer employee relations activities at site, including handling HR queries, supporting disciplinary / grievance processes (as directed), and promoting policy compliance.
- Coordinate timekeeping/attendance inputs and support payroll administration by validating timesheets, leave records, and required approvals with Finance/HR.
- Maintain HR records and trackers (headcount, leave, contracts, IDs/permits where applicable) ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and readiness for audits.
- Provide administrative and translation support (written and verbal) for site communications, meetings, signage, and correspondence with local stakeholders/suppliers.
- Support site operations through ad-hoc assistance including arranging meetings, travel/local movements, accommodations, and logistical coordination for visitors and staff.
- Coordinate with other departments (Operations, Supply Chain, QHSE, Security) to facilitate local movements and scheduling of site and supplier visits.
- Support procurement/admin tasks such as raising requests, tracking local purchases/services, collecting supplier documents, and coordinating site access/visit requirements.
- Ensure compliance with project/client requirements and local labor practices by following HR and admin procedures, escalation routes, and documentation standards.
- Prepare routine HR/admin reports and updates for project management and corporate HR (staffing status, onboarding progress, key issues, and administrative actions).
- Implement ‘Performance Management the Alliad Way’ by setting KPl's for direct reports (when applicable), conduct regular reviews, identify training requirements and provide a coaching, mentoring and supportive role.
- Ensures adherence to quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements in Food Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environment.
COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Typical Level of Interaction
Advanced:
Influence using logic and facts. Communication is important to the achievement of job objectives.
Primary Internal Contacts
- Project Manager / Site Manager and Project Leadership
- Corporate/Regional HR Team
- Finance and Payroll Support
- Operations, Supply Chain/Procurement, QHSE and Security Teams
Level of Audience (Internal)
- Clerical / Operational
- Supervisory / Junior Professional
- Middle Management / Seasoned Professional
- Senior / Top Management
Primary External Contacts
- Suppliers and other 3rd party contacts as required
Level of Audience (External)
- Clerical / Operational
- Supervisory / Junior Professional
- Middle Management / Seasoned Professional
- Senior / Top Management
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT:
- Project-based, site-oriented role supporting a NATO project in Poland with frequent coordination across departments and external parties.
- Work involves sensitive employee and client-related information requiring strict confidentiality, compliance, and professional conduct.
- May require flexible working hours to support site operations, visits, and time-sensitive administrative needs; occasional local travel to supplier/site locations.
Education & Professional Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Languages, or a related field (preferred).
- HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, HRCI) is an advantage; training in GDPR/data privacy and basic labor law awareness is desirable.
- Professional fluency in English and Polish required; additional languages are an advantage.
Work Experience:
- 3–6 years of experience in HR generalist and/or HR administration roles with strong exposure to employee lifecycle processes.
- Experience in project/site-based environments (construction, logistics, defense, facilities, or remote operations) is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience providing translation and administrative support and coordinating site visits/movements with multiple stakeholders.
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong knowledge of HR operations: recruitment coordination, onboarding/offboarding, personnel records, time & attendance, and basic ER practices.
- Excellent written and verbal translation/interpretation skills (Polish-English) with high accuracy and cultural awareness.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); ability to maintain trackers, logs, and organized documentation.
- Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR/data privacy principles, and secure handling of employee and client information.
- Strong coordination and problem-solving skills to manage ad-hoc site support, visit logistics, and cross-department dependencies.
- Clear communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work under pressure and prioritize in a dynamic site environment.