HR Specialist (Internal HR)

UPM; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Hybrid model

Private medical care

Life insurance

Sports card

Training budget

Company phone

Job summary

UPM is seeking an HR Specialist (Internal HR) to join the Reward and Career Changes Team on a one-year temporary contract. You will support employees across HR and payroll topics, work with HR Partners, and maintain HR systems. A bachelor’s degree and Polish/English fluency are required.

You will join a nine-person team, participate in onboarding, reports, and HR projects, and may receive relocation support to Kraków. This role offers a hybrid work model and a broad development path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field of study.
• Fluent in Polish and English, both written and spoken.
• Practical experience in HR administration and payroll-related activities.
• Strong understanding of Polish labour law and eagerness to grow in this area.
• Experience with HR systems (Workday/ServiceNow is a plus).
• Service-oriented mindset with good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative HR support across the employee life cycle and benefits.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and external stakeholders (payroll/benefits).
• Advise employees/managers on HR processes, using ServiceNow, phone and chat.
• Maintain Workday data related to personnel, employment, comp and benefits.
• Support time and attendance processes and onboarding/pre-boarding.
• Prepare HR documents/reports ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in HR projects as needed.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll processes

Polish & English fluency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Описание:

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers We are currently looking for an HR Specialist (Internal HR) to join the Reward and Career Changes Team on a temporary fixed-term contract for a period of one year. Greetings from your future manager “You will be joining a team of nine dedicated HR professionals who support employees across a variety of HR and payroll-related topics. If you enjoy helping people, solving challenges and working in a collaborative environment, this could be the right opportunity for you. We value teamwork, continuous learning and supporting one another while delivering positive employee experience every day”. – Aleksandra Kalińska, Manager, HRS Reward & Career Changes

Задачи:

• Support UPM units in Poland with administrative tasks related to the employment life cycle and benefits
• Co-operate with HR Business Partners at UPM’s mills and office sites, as well as with external stakeholders (e.g. payroll or benefits’ providers)
• Provide advice to employees and managers on HR processes, policies, and HR system related questions using ServiceNow, phone and chat
• Maintain HR system (Workday) related to personal, employment, compensation and benefit data
• Support time and attendance processes, including system troubleshooting and various queries
• Deliver onboarding sessions and support pre-boarding documentation
• Prepare HR documents and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Participate in additional HR projects and initiatives based on current need, your interests and skills

Требования:

• You have a bachelor’s degree (or higher) or equivalent in a relevant field of study
• You are fluent in Polish and English, both written and spoken
• You have practical experience in HR administration, employee lifecycle processes, payroll-related activities or other HR operations areas
• You have a good understanding of Polish labour law and are motivated to further develop your expertise in this area
• You are comfortable working with HR systems and digital tools. Experience with Workday and/or ServiceNow would be a strong advantage undefined
• You have a service-oriented mindset and enjoy supporting employees and managers in your day-to-day HR matters
• You are a team player with strong communication skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• You can work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team

Условия:

Meaningful job: We are proud of what we do. Our work highlights the expertise of our personnel, the high quality of our products and the company's values. Inspired and motivated teams: We have highly skilled workforce. We are a multifaceted, international organization that works as a team to achieve our shared goals. Responsibility for people and environment: Our ethical principles embrace people as well as the environment. We are always aiming to build a more sustainable future. Comprehensive onboarding and development opportunities: We provide you with the knowledge you need to perform well in your role and to feel like a part of the team, you can also take part in additional assignments and learn new valuable skills. Support with relocation to Kraków: which includes flight tickets and free accommodation for the duration of probationary period. Kraków is an international and affordable city offering a wide range of attractions as well as great transport connections to the Tatra Mountains and other parts of Poland! Attractive benefits package: UPM’s benefits package includes private medical health care, life insurance, sports card, budget for external training, and company phone also for private use. Flexible work arrangements: employing a hybrid model, our employees can split their working time between their home and the office. We support flexible working hours within agreed frame. Our office and ways of working are adjusted to meet the highest safety standards.

Additional information about the position

This position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work from home with regular on-site collaboration in Eximius Park in Zabierzów, Kraków area. The position holder will report to Manager, HRS Reward & Career Changes For further information about the role, please contact Aleksandra Kalińska, Manager, HRS Reward & Career Changes at [e-mail]

Country-specific information

If you have any concerns about the recruitment and selection process, you can report those online through the UPM Report Misconduct channel using the link: https://www.upm.com/investors/governance/compliance/reportmisconduct/

UPM HR Services

UPM HR Services UPM’s HR Services offers a wide range of administrative HR services for UPM operations all over the world. Our teams provide high-quality support in employee life-cycle administration, learning and recruitment processes. UPM HR Services is a great venue into the HR organization and processes of a large, global company, and an ideal place to take your first steps in your HR career. If you wish to get more insight about who we are, check out this video. UPM – we renew the everyday