HR Specialist Europe

LKQ Europe; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Multisport card

Flexible working hours

Hybrid model

Life insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

LKQ Europe is seeking an experienced HR Specialist Europe to join our European HR team in Katowice with a hybrid model. You'll support strategic and operational people initiatives across 21 countries.

Based in Katowice, you’ll work closely with the European HR Business Partner, coordinating HR processes, employee relations, workforce planning and reporting while delivering high-quality HR services in a truly international environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in an HR Advisor, HR Generalist, HR Specialist or similar role.
• Strong understanding of employee relations, performance management, recruitment and employee lifecycle processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional with employees and managers.
• Experience supporting managers in a business-facing HR role.
• Experience working with HR systems and preparing HR reports and workforce data analysis.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in international or matrix organisations is advantageous.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices is advantageous.
• Collaborative and proactive approach in a wider HR team.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgement.
• English language skills at B2 level or above.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees on routine HR queries across the assigned European functions.
• Partner with the European HR Business Partner to deliver people priorities and support HR strategy execution.
• Provide guidance to managers on policies, performance management, and employee relations matters.
• Coordinate annual performance reviews, talent reviews and succession planning processes.
• Prepare, maintain and analyse HR reports and workforce data from HR systems.
• Partner with managers, Talent Acquisition and local HR teams on recruitment, onboarding, internal moves and offboarding.
• Support organisational design, restructuring and change initiatives with data and coordination.
• Prepare presentations and materials for leadership meetings and reviews.
• Drive follow-up of engagement survey actions and people plans.
• Build relationships with managers and HR colleagues across Europe for proactive service.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Recruitment

HR analytics

Microsoft 365

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are a member of LKQ Corporation – the largest distributor of auto-moto spare parts and accessories in Europe and North America. By quickly delivering the necessary auto parts, we help you get home or to your destination safely every day. Thanks to our employees, we have become the market leader in the distribution of spare parts and accessories across Europe. Become a part of our team and work with the market leader!

Ready to take the next step in your HR career?

We're looking for an experienced HR professional to join our European HR team in a newly created role. Based in Katowice with a flexible hybrid model (3 days per week working from home), you'll work closely with the European HR Business Partner, supporting both strategic and operational people initiatives across 21 countries in Europe.

If you're a well-rounded HR Specialist or Generalist who enjoys being close to the business and thrives in truly international environment, this could be the perfect next move. You'll gain exposure to talent, performance, organisational change, employee relations, workforce planning, leadership support and much more!

Role overview:

Reporting to the European HR Business Partner, HR Specialist Europe acts as a first point of contact for day-to-day people matters and supports the delivery of core HR processes across a geographically dispersed stakeholder group. The role coordinates people processes, supports employee relations activities, prepares workforce insights and contributes to the successful delivery of HR initiatives and projects.

What would be your responsibilities?

• Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees on routine HR queries across the assigned European functions, escalating complex or high-risk matters where appropriate.
• Partner with the European HR Business Partner to deliver people priorities and support the execution of HR strategies across the supported functions.
• Provide practical guidance to managers on company policies, performance management, employee relations matters and other day-to-day people topics.
• Coordinate annual performance review, talent review and succession planning processes, including preparation of materials, consolidation of data and tracking of actions.
• Prepare, maintain and analyse HR reports and workforce data from HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and providing insights.
• Partner with managers, Talent Acquisition and local HR teams on recruitment, onboarding, internal moves and offboarding activities.
• Support organisational design, restructuring and change initiatives through data preparation, project coordination, documentation and communication support.
• Prepare presentations, reports and materials for leadership meetings, talent reviews, succession discussions and organisational review sessions.
• Drive follow-up of engagement survey actions, leadership commitments and people plans across the supported functions.
• Build effective relationships with managers and HR colleagues across Europe and contribute to a proactive, responsive and business-focused HR service.

What do you need?

• 3-5 years of experience in an HR Advisor, HR Generalist, HR Specialist or similar role.
• Good understanding of employee relations, performance management, recruitment and employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate professionally and effectively with both employees and managers.
• Experience supporting managers in a business-facing HR role.
• Experience working with HR systems and preparing HR reports and workforce data analysis.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in an international or matrix organisation would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices would be advantageous.
• Collaborative and proactive approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a wider HR team.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgement.
• English language skills at B2 level or above.

What we offer in Katowice

• Private medical care
• Multisport card
• Flexible working hours: start at 07:00-09:00, end at 15:00-17:00 accordingly
• Hybdrid model (3 days working from home per week)
• Opportunities to grow and develop yourself
• Room for initiatives and entrepreneurship
• Life insurance
• Employee referral program

If you're passionate about creating standout brand experiences, understanding consumer behaviour, and transforming marketing organisations, this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.