Human Resources Generalist

Atyeti Inc; Kraków; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atyeti Inc is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to lead all HR activities for Poland operations, acting as the standalone HR representative in Kraków. The role covers employment law compliance, payroll liaison, and end-to-end recruitment for technical and business roles.

The candidate will manage employee lifecycle activities, partner with leadership on HR initiatives, and ensure adherence to Polish regulations while driving employee relations and engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience in Poland.
• Knowledge of Polish Labour Code and local regulations.
• Experience recruiting technical professionals.
• Experience standalone HR capacity or acting as sole HR representative.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, changes, and offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with Polish labour regulations and prepare employment documents.
• Coordinate probation reviews, contracts, and HR records.
• Handle employee relations, performance guidance, and advisory support for managers.
• Lead talent acquisition for technical and non-technical roles and coordinate offers.

Skills

HR Generalist

Polish Labour Code

GDPR

Recruitment

Employee Relations

Payroll liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

BambooHR

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist with strong knowledge of Polish employment law and technical recruitment expertise to serve as the standalone HR representative for our Poland operations. The successful candidate will manage the complete employee lifecycle, ensure compliance with Polish labour regulations, partner with leadership on HR initiatives, and drive recruitment activities for technical and business roles.

This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys autonomy, can operate independently, and is comfortable balancing HR operations, compliance, employee relations, and recruitment responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle activities including Pre-onboarding, onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding.
• Prepare and maintain employment documentation in line with Polish Labour Code requirements.
• Coordinate probation reviews, contract extensions and employee records.
• Ensure compliance with local employment, working time, leave, and benefits regulations.
• Maintain HRIS and employee databases ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Employment Law & Compliance

• Act as the subject matter expert on Polish labour law.
• Monitor legislative changes and advise management on HR implications.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.
• Manage mandatory HR documentation and employee files.
• Coordinate occupational health examinations and mandatory training requirements.

Employee Relations

• Act as first point of contact for employees regarding HR matters.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance processes where required.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance and employee relations issues.
• Liaise with payroll providers and external partners.
• Validate payroll inputs, leave records, and compensation changes.
• Support administration of statutory and company benefits.
• Ensure compliance with social security and tax-related employment obligations.

Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical positions.
• Source and attract candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and networking channels.
• Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning and hiring strategies.
• Coordinate offers, negotiations, pre onboarding and onboarding activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with local and global leadership teams.
• Provide HR reporting and workforce analytics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience in Poland.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Polish Labour Code
• Working time regulations
• Leave and absence management
• Employment contracts
• Termination procedures
• Personal data protection (GDPR)
• Experience recruiting technical professionals
• Experience working independently in a standalone HR capacity preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in international organisations.
• Experience managing HR processes for technology companies.
• Knowledge of immigration and work permit processes.
• Familiarity with BambooHR, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar HRIS platforms.
• Recruitment agency or in-house technical recruitment background.