HR Advisor - Urgently Hiring!

Zimmer Biomet; Warszawa; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in medical technology, Zimmer Biomet, seeks an HR Advisor to advise on employment law and lead HR initiatives. This role requires strong communication skills, a background in HR, and the ability to drive compliance and governance. Join a company committed to innovation and employee development.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Competitive total rewards

Wellness incentives

Culture of recognition

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of HR experience, including advisory and business partnering roles.
• Knowledge of labor law and social security regulations.
• Experience leading change management projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on employment law and employee relations.
• Lead cross-country HR projects and ensure compliance.
• Coach HR teams on best practices.

Skills

Customer Focus

Strong Communication

Problem-Solving

Process Improvement

Coaching & Mentoring

Change Management

Tools

MS Office

HCM system

Job description

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At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The HR advisor advises leadership on employment law, compensation & benefits, and employee relations while leading cross-country HR projects. Standardizes policies, partners with leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals, and serves as an escalation point for complex HR cases. Drives compliance, governance, and HR decision-making across the region.

How You'll Create Impact

• Stay up to date with changes in employment law and advise the organisation on necessary adjustments

• Lead cross-country HR projects, partnering with leaders to align initiatives with business needs.

• Prepare reports, presentations, business communications, and data summaries as needed.

• Provide advice on compensation and benefits (C&B), including retention bonuses, and collaborate with finance for budget alignment.

• Advise leaders on employment relations, policies, terms of employment, and compliance with labor laws.

• Serve as a liaison for the Works Council, supporting negotiations and updates to the Employee Handbook in collaboration with HRBP/HR Director.

• Address complex employee inquiries related to benefits, retirement, and compensation.

• Oversee HR projects, ensuring effective communication, meeting facilitation, progress tracking, and reporting.

• Coach and mentor HR teams and business leaders on HR processes and best practices.

• Support HRBPs with talent management initiatives as needed.

• Advise on long-term sickness and accident-related absences, ensuring compliance with legal and company policies.

• Act as the primary contact for audit-related HR inquiries.

• Act as actions under the HR Shared Services Specialist and HR Shared Services Support role if required

What Makes You Stand Out

• Customer Focus; Builds strong partnerships with leaders, ensuring HR strategies align with business and employee needs to enhance engagement and performance.

• Strong Communication & Influencing Skills; Engages effectively with employees and leaders.

• Adaptability & Problem-Solving; Navigates ambiguity and finds creative solutions.

• High Integrity & Confidentiality; Trusted to manage sensitive information responsibly.

• Self-Learning & Adaptability; Proactively seeks new knowledge, stays updated with HR trends, and quickly adjusts to evolving technologies, processes, and challenges.

• Process Improvement Mindset; Enhances HR practices for better outcomes.

• Coaching & Mentoring; Supports managers in handling HR-related challenges.

• Change Management Expertise; Guides teams through organizational transformation.

Your Background

Professional experience

• 3 to 5 years of HR experience, including advisory, business partnering, or specialist HR roles.

• Proven experience advising managers on HR policies, employee relations, and workforce planning.

• In-depth knowledge of labor law, social security, and personal income tax for the assigned country/client group, with familiarity in EU data privacy regulations.

• Knowledge of multi-country employment laws and regulations is an advantage.

• Experienced in applying HR principles, theories, and best practices to support business and employee needs.

• Hands-on experience in leading or supporting change management and organizational development projects to drive business transformation.

Technical expertise

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Ticketing system will be an asset

• Experience with HCM system

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability