HR Generalist (Maternity cover 1,5-2 years)

DFDS Poland; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

MyBenefit/Multisport

Multi.life platform

Training programs

Internal career opportunities

Team events

Free travel on our ships

Job summary

DFDS Poland is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our Poznań team on a maternity cover contract of about 1.5–2 years. You will support core HR processes, partner with managers, and ensure accuracy of HR data across the organisation.

Key duties include data analysis, regular and ad hoc reporting, and advisory support on employment matters and labour law. Hybrid work model with a modern office in Poznań.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as HR Generalist/HR Operations or similar role.
• Practical knowledge of Polish labour law.
• Advanced Excel skills and data/reporting experience.
• Experience working with HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain HR data to support business decisions and people processes.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc HR reports, analyses and presentations.
• Advise managers and employees on employment matters and labour law practices.
• Partner with leaders to address daily employee and organizational challenges.
• Support performance management processes including reviews and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliant HR operations.
• Back up maintaining employee data within HR systems.

Skills

HR Generalist

Polish labour law

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as

HR Generalist (Maternity cover 1,5-2 years)

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and detail‑oriented HR Generalist to join our HR team in Poznań on a replacement contract for approximately 1.5-2 years. In this role, you will support core HR processes, work closely with managers and business stakeholders, and ensure the accuracy of HR data and employee-related processes across the organization.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Analyze and maintain HR data to support business decisions and people processes.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc HR reports, analyses, and presentations.
• Advise managers and employees on employment‑related matters and labour law practices.
• Partner with leaders to address day‑to‑day employees and organizational challenges.
• Support performance management processes, including performance reviews and follow‑up activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and compliant HR operations.
• As a back up maintain employee data and support HR processes within our HR systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, HR procedures, and labour law requirements.
• Participate in HR projects and support the implementation of new people‑related initiatives.
• As a back up maintain employee data and support HR processes within our HR systems.

About you

We would like you to have/be:

• Previous experience in an HR Generalist, HR Operations, or similar HR role.
• Practical knowledge of Polish labour law.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with data and reports.
• Fluency in Polish, both written and spoken.
• Experience working with HR systems.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to build strong relationships with managers and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset and strong organizational skills.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

We offer:

• Scandinavian work culture: We value equality, teamwork, open communication, and work‑life balance.
• Central office location: Modern workspace in the GLOBIS building at Rondo Kaponiera, just 10 minutes from Dworzec Główny.
• Hybrid work model
• Benefits: Private medical care (Luxmed), MyBenefit/Multisport, Multi.life platform
• Growth & development: Access to internal training programs, course funding, and internal career opportunities
• Engaging company culture: Team social time, weekly office activities, company events, Sport Division, Charity Division
• Unique benefit: Free travel on our ships!

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please feel free to contact: Agata Muszyńska, mobile: [phone]