HR specialist

Kimberley Clark; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Yearly bonus

Employee referral program

Holiday allowance

Additional leave

Learning & growth

International environment

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking an HR Specialist to support local operations in Kraków, Poland. You will manage day-to-day HR processes, ensure policy compliance, and provide a high level of service to internal customers.

In this role you will collaborate with third-party providers, handle Labour Relations tasks, maintain HR content on portals, and contribute to continuous improvement across EMEA with a focus on Poland. Fluency in English and Polish is required.

Qualifications

• Polish Labour Law knowledge is required.
• Fluent English and Polish are required.
• Excellent customer service experience is essential.
• Strong stakeholder management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR operations support for day-to-day hire-to-retire processes.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and internal policies.
• Collaborate with a third-party provider to deliver services and drive improvements.
• Assist with HR projects and local Labour Relations tasks.
• Maintain HR policies and information on portals for accessibility.

Skills

Polish labour law

Fluent English

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Education

HR qualification

Tools

Workday

Job description

HR specialist Job Description Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

About You

In this role you will:

• HR Operations Management – providing local market knowledge and expertise on the effective delivery of our day to day hire to retire HR processes, policies and activities.
• A focus on adherence to standard, continuous improvement opportunities and providing an engaging and customer-focused service in partnership with a third-party provider.
• Local legislative tasks as appropriate.
• Accountable for delivering resolution for complex issues and escalations.
• Administrative support for ad-hoc projects and local Labour Relations.
• HR Policies and Information – reviewing and keeping up to date HR policies and maintaining content on the HR portal.
• Partner with outsourced provider to manage the level of service delivery, to ensure the partner’s performance, driving continuous improvement, educate them on KC culture, policy and practice.
• Providing HR Operations cover across EMEA, with main focus on Poland GBS Center.

Required Qualifications

Proven experience in an operational HR capacity or HR shared services: demonstrable understanding of Polish Labour Legislation – statutory documents Fluent English & Polish is a must Exceptional customer service experience Stakeholder management skills, internal and external

Preferred Qualifications

HR Qualification or equivalent – advantage Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritize Workday experience (desired) Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

• Great Support for Good Health - with medical, dental, and vision coverage options, Social Fund and Cafeteria Platform, life insurance to support you and your family in unexpected moments, and the Employee Assistance Program, as we want to ensure that you have access to the resources you need to take care of yourself and your loved ones.
• Hybrid Work Arrangement - with min. 3 days per month from the office, in accordance with our internal policy, as we understand the importance of work-life balance. Thanks to that, we are providing you with the flexibility to manage your commitments both inside and outside of work.
• Yearly Bonus - to reward you for your hard work and dedication throughout the year. This bonus is based on individual and company performance and is a great way to recognize and appreciate your contributions.
• Employee Referral Program & Holiday Allowance - we have a referral program in place that rewards you for recommending qualified candidates to open positions within the company. Additionally, we offer a holiday allowance to help you enjoy your time off.
• Additional Leave - to make your birthday extra special, and to participate in voluntary incentives in addition to your regular working duties, in accordance with our internal policy. You can take up to 4 days of voluntary leave for Kimberly-Clark coordinated actions.
• Learning & Growth - we are committed to helping our employees develop and grow, which is why we offer a wide range of soft skills training on our internal training platform. These training sessions are available to every employee and can be tailored to your specific needs.
• International Environment - a job at the very heart of Kimberly-Clark's finance organization in which you will be part of a great diverse team with wide exposure to the business functions and the opportunity to influence processes & drive optimization.

Primary Location Krakow, Poland Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Time Type Full time

Annual Base Salary Range and the Incentive Plan (if applicable): will be communicated prior to the interview.

We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of local policies. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the country’s role only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role. #LI-Hybrid Transparency and Fairness Go Hand in Hand. Applicable for Poland and Slovakia: Annual Base Salary Range and the Incentive Plan (if applicable): will be communicated prior to the interview. At Kimberly-Clark, we are committed to fostering fairness, equity, and transparency in everything we do, including our recruitment practices. Whether you are already part of our team or considering joining us, you will have visibility of all the key pay and benefit elements, prior to the interview. Along with a competitive pay, our positions typically offer additional performance-based incentives (if applicable to the role) we offer a range of benefits enhancing your life, health and prosperity over time. But pay is just one part of our offering. We also offer you opportunities to grow, thrive and make an impact. We are committed to equal pay for work of equal value and use gender-neutral criteria in determining compensation and career progression. These principles guide our approach to pay transparency.

Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.