HR Team Leader - Recruitment Operations

Dla-Piper; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper, a global law firm, is seeking an HR Team Leader - Recruitment Operations in Warszawa. You will lead the recruitment support team, partnering with the Manager and another Team Leader to shape service delivery and an inclusive culture that enables staff to shine.

You will build relationships with internal stakeholders and clients, drive service excellence, and lead continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and quality of delivery across international operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an HR team in an international business environment.
• 5+ years in HR, with at least 1 year in a people manager role.
• Experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment or Recruitment Operations.
• Ability to handle confidential information and work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and clients (Recruiters, HR, vendors).
• Lead the team by example with a focus on quality and service excellence.
• Identify opportunities to grow and refine recruitment processes.
• Delegate tasks, track completion, and provide constructive feedback.
• Motivate the team to deliver outstanding service daily.
• Hire new team members and map skills, training needs, and succession planning.
• Translate changes into actionable team plans and keep data-driven delivery.
• Oversee recruitment reporting and ad-hoc reporting requirements.
• Manage escalations and drive improvements and stakeholder relationships.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and service.

Skills

Leadership

Talent Acquisition

Recruitment Operations

Relationship management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Recruitment Operations Team Leader leads the recruitment support team's service delivery, setting an example to team members in terms of efficiency and customer-focus. The role partners up with the Manager and another Team Leader on the team, in shaping the service offering that adds value, as well as in creating supportive work environment where all the team members have an opportunity to showcase their skills and work on their owns progress.

Main duties and responsibilities

As an HR Team Leader- Recruitment Operations, you will:

• Build and maintain relationship with internal stakeholders and clients - Recruiters, HR, vendors and other teams/functions we work with
• Lead the team by example - provide best in class support service with a focus on quality of service delivery and service excellence
• Spot and pursue opportunities for growing and refining the scope of processes we offer
• Work closely with the team, delegate tasks and track their completion, provide constructive feedback
• Motivate the team to provide great service, day in day out
• Hire new team members, take active part in mapping skills within the team, assessing training needs and succession planning
• Keep an open mind, anticipate changes and sudden turns of events and more importantly - translate them into clear course of action for the team
• Gather and present data on team's delivery
• Oversee the delivery of recruitment reporting, and support adhoc reporting requirements
• Manage escalations (qualify the issue, address where appropriate, engage with relevant stakeholders, propose solutions / improvements, deliver them & build stronger relationships as a result)
• Proactively identify and progress continuous improvement opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery, service excellence, quality and ways of working

About you

• Experience of working in an International business environment, managing an HR team is essential
• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferably in an HR environment (professional services preferred) and at least a year of experience managing a team
• Leadership skills, being able to inspire team to follow your example
• Talent Acquisition, Recruitment or Recruitment Operations experience required
• Timeliness, accuracy and precision in task delivery
• Experience in dealing with a demanding workload and conflicting priorities
• Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines, be methodical and logical, as well as thrive in a robust and fast-paced environment
• Have the ability to see delegated tasks through to completion at a high standard
• A proven ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with stakeholders
• Highly motivated with a proactive 'can do' attitude. You will have a collaborative working style, able to work on own initiative as well as part of a wider team
• Ability to understand and identify with the firm, and its objectives and values

The Department

GSC HR team is divided into four areas: Learning and Development, Recruitment Operations, Onboarding and Life Cycle. GSC HR provides administrative support to the international business.

About us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.

At DLA Piper, we aim to make meaningful progress and build an inclusive culture where anyone affected by disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition has an equitable and accessible chance of success. If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team and we will be happy to support you.

Agile Working

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

Pre-Engagement Screening

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.

Our hiring approach

Our hiring approach enables us to learn about the professional and person you are, and gives you the opportunity to learn about us. Your recruitment experience can differ depending on the type of role you are interviewing for. You will always meet your direct Line Manager for your role, as well as peers and close collaborators for the position. For some of our roles we may also use assessment tools, practical exercises, and panel presentations. Your Recruitment Business Partner will inform you of the recruitment process at the start of any recruitment process, but please let us know if you have any questions prior to making an application.

We’re redefining what an international law firm can be. With a unique global network and an unparalleled range of expertise, this is where you’ll work on the cases that shape the world and will define your career.

Staying in touch with like-minded people is important to us.Our Talent Community provides unique access to our firm so you can discover why we are a different kind of law firm.

We pride ourselves on the extraordinary impact we make beyond the borders of traditional law. That’s only possible because of the skills our business professionals bring and the environment we create to let them thrive. See where your skills could take you.