Junior HR Specialist with German

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits that support your financial安全

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is hiring a Junior HR Specialist with German to support DACH and nearby regions from Kraków. You will handle time-system data administration, perform reporting, and ensure governance across HR processes.

Collaboration with time keepers and front offices is essential, with office presence twice weekly. The role requires a bachelor’s degree (IT or HR preferred), strong Excel skills, and fluent business English and German.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work as part of a large, fast-growing team.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or HR would be an asset.
• Proficient in business English and German.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Handle data administration in the time system (eTime) with reconciliation and reporting.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly data analyses and maintain payroll calendars.
• Follow MyHR governance and update SOPs/local WIs as needed.
• Collaborate with Time keepers, Front Offices and other streams (ADP).
• Execute global and local HR controls on time according to deadlines.
• Complete tickets per SLAs and support end-to-end time management processes.

Skills

German language

Business English

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or HR

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are excited to offer an opportunity for Junior HR Specialist with German to join our dynamic eTime team at Hitachi Energy. You will be joining a well-structured team supporting DACH countries in end to end time management processes and small countries in technical and access issues.

We are seeking a professional Junior HR Specialist who will be responsible for data administration in the time system (eTime) including data reconciliation, reporting and recurring activities according to payroll calendar. The ideal candidate will possess analytical skills, attention to detail and good user knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

This position requires working from the office twice a week, ensuring effective collaboration and communication within the team. If you are passionate about HR and looking to grow your career in a supportive and innovative company, we would love to hear from you.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Complete tickets assigned according to SLAs
• Execute report and data analysis on daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Follow MyHR governance in daily work
• Follow, review & update existing documentation (SOPs/local WIs)
• Collaborate closely with Time keepers, Front Offices and other streams (ADP)
• Execute global & local HR controls on time & according to agreed deadlines

Your Background:

• Willingness to work as part of a large, fast-growing team
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or HR would be an asset
• Good user knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel (functions, pivot tables)
• Proficient in business English
• Proficient in business German
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility & readiness to learn and take over new scope

More About Us:

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Well-being and care
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Flexible work options
• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.