HR Specialist

Opera Göteborg; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Opera Göteborg in Wrocław, Poland is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to join our HR team on a hybrid basis. You will support employees and managers through the full lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, while ensuring compliance with local law and internal policies.

The role requires 2+ years in HR, fluency in English (C1), Polish employment law knowledge, and strong organizational and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an HR Specialist, HR Generalist or similar HR role.
• Solid knowledge of Polish employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset and good working knowledge of Excel and HR systems.
• Fluent English (C1) and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding and provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers.
• Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, promotions and compensation processes.
• Maintain accurate employee documentation and HR records, ensuring compliance with Polish employment law and internal policies.
• Support learning and development initiatives, HR projects and process improvements aimed at enhancing the employee experience.
• Prepare HR reports, analyze people data and collaborate with Payroll, Finance and other stakeholders on people-related matters.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Excel

HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Location: Wrocław, Poland (Hybrid)

Contract: Fixed-term employment contract

We’re looking for an experienced and people-oriented HR Specialist to join our HR team in Wrocław. In this role, you’ll support employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, while providing day-to-day HR guidance and ensuring compliance with local employment law and internal policies. You’ll work closely with managers and colleagues across HR, Payroll, Finance and other teams, helping to solve people-related matters and improve the employee experience. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to HR projects, performance and compensation processes, and initiatives that improve the way we work. We’re looking for someone who combines solid HR expertise with a practical, collaborative and service-oriented approach.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding and provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers.

• Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, promotions and compensation processes.

• Maintain accurate employee documentation and HR records, ensuring compliance with Polish employment law and internal policies.

• Support learning and development initiatives, HR projects and process improvements aimed at enhancing the employee experience.

• Prepare HR reports, analyze people data and collaborate with Payroll, Finance and other stakeholders on people-related matters.

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in an HR Specialist, HR Generalist or similar HR role, preferably in an international organization.

• Solid knowledge of Polish employment law and HR best practices, with experience handling employee relations topics.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work confidently with stakeholders at different levels.

• Analytical mindset and good working knowledge of Excel and HR systems.

• Fluent English (C1) and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.

What’s On Offer:

At Opera, you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of experienced, supportive professionals who value creativity and collaboration. We work in a flat structure with short decision-making paths, use smart technology, and support your ongoing skill development in a friendly and empowering environment.