Junior HR Business Partner

hitachi; Łódź; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

Wellness platform access

Employee capital plans (PPK)

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Poland is seeking an HR professional to support a dynamic production environment at our Łódź Campus. You will partner with managers and employees across recruitment, onboarding, employee development and HR projects, contributing to organizational growth and a thriving workplace.

The role offers broad HR exposure, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and opportunities to develop expertise in HR operations, people development, and campus initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in HR, with proven partnership with business leaders.
• Proactivity, strong analytical skills and attention to detail are required.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation are required.
• Good knowledge of Excel; experience with Workday is a plus.
• English level B2 and Polish fluency are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support line managers in leading and developing teams, workforce planning, leadership skills, performance and change management.
• Guide/train managers and employees on HR tools, practices, processes and policies.
• Provide coaching to managers on leadership effectiveness and people matters.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a high‑performing culture.
• Ensure data quality in HR systems and manage HR reporting.
• Coordinate with HR Operations on payroll and personnel files, and handle escalations.
• Support onboarding of new hires and campus employer branding activities.
• Assist with on‑site training activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Workday

English (B2)

Polish language

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Location: Lodz, Lodz, Poland

Job ID: R0119425

Date Posted: 2026-02-11

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.

Profession (Job Category): Human Resources

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

Join Hitachi Energy's HR team at our Łódź Campus, one of the company's key engineering and manufacturing sites in Europe.

We are looking for an HR professional who enjoys working closely with managers and employees in a dynamic production environment. In this role, you will support a broad range of HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee development, and HR projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your HR expertise while contributing to the growth of both our people and our business.

How you'll make an impact

• Supporting line managers in leading and developing their teams and creating highly preforming organization, including workforce planning, leadership skills development, performance management and change management;
• Guide/train managers and employees on the correct use of HR tools, on understanding and complying with HR practices, processes and policies;
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on leadership effectiveness, employee development, and people matters;
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture, participation in various HR projects;
• Ensure the quality of data in HR tools / systems and manage HR reporting;
• Liaison/interface with HR Operations on payroll & personal file administration issues and follow up on key escalation;
• Supporting production managers in effective onboarding of new hires, active participation in Campus employer branding activities;
• Support coordination of training activities on site;
• Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus;
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in HR field, proven experience partnering with business leaders;
• Proactivity, good analytical skills and attention to details are required;
• Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation are required;
• Good knowledge of Excel, experience with Workday is considered a plus;
• English level B2 and fluency in Polish language are mandatory.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team‑building activities
• Psychological support program
• Free parking available

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be requi