Hybrid HR Director: Payroll, Talent & Compliance Lead

Helprise; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

MultiSport card

Life insurance

Development budget

Lumina Learning resources

Job summary

Helprise is seeking an experienced HR Director to own HR across a diverse organization in an international setting. The role blends strategic leadership with day-to-day people management, HR administration, and payroll coordination.

It offers a hybrid model with options to work from Poznań, Szczecin, or Wrocław, plus regular travel to Poznań. You will lead HR activities, manage the full lifecycle, and ensure compliance while collaborating with international teams, including German-speaking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR role with broad responsibility.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Polish labour law and personnel administration.
• Experience overseeing payroll processes and working with payroll specialists.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in German; English is a significant advantage.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Poznań.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all HR activities and alignment with business objectives.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
• Oversee HR administration and personnel documentation with the HR and payroll team.
• Coordinate payroll processes with the accountant for timely monthly payrolls.
• Advise managers on HR matters, performance, and employment law.
• Ensure compliance with Polish labour law and internal policies.
• Drive HR initiatives on engagement, development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with management and international stakeholders including German-speaking colleagues.

Skills

Senior HR leadership

Polish labour law

Payroll coordination

German language

English language (advantage)

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Job description

Helprise is seeking an experienced HR Director to own HR across a diverse organization in an international setting. The role blends strategic leadership with day-to-day people management, HR administration, and payroll coordination.

It offers a hybrid model with options to work from Poznań, Szczecin, or Wrocław, plus regular travel to Poznań. You will lead HR activities, manage the full lifecycle, and ensure compliance while collaborating with international teams, including German-speaking