Manager People Operations

Fandom; Poznań; On-site; PLN 163,800 - 200,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MacBook Pro

Company stock options

Private medical care

Gym membership

VTO (Voluntary Time Off)

Flexible work hours

Team bonding events

Company swag

Sponsorship of courses and books

Job summary

Fandom in Poznań, Poland seeks a Manager, People Operations to lead a small Poland team, drive local People Operations, and align local practices with global HR strategy. You will optimize Rippling and leverage AI tools to streamline processes, ensuring compliance with Polish labor laws and GDPR while partnering with the US HRBP team.

The role combines leadership, strategic implementation, and operational design in a fast-paced, international environment with flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in People Operations / HR, with at least 3+ years of experience directly managing a team.
• Deep, self-directed knowledge of Polish labor laws, statutory benefits, and local compliance requirements.
• Fluency in English and Polish (written and spoken).
• Hands-on experience with modern HR systems (Rippling, Greenhouse preferred).
• Experience using AI tools to build efficiencies and automate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 2–3 People Operations Analysts with clear performance goals.
• Translate global initiatives into local operational plans for Poland.
• Independently run day-to-day Polish People Operations and escalate only highly sensitive matters.
• Serve as primary authority on local statutory compliance and GDPR, leaving management.
• Collaborate with US-based HRBP team providing local guidance and cultural context.

Skills

People Operations

Team management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

HR tech

AI & automation mindset

English & Polish fluency

Tools

Rippling

Greenhouse

AI tools (Gemini, Claude)

Job description

About This Role

At Fandom, the Manager, People Operations (Poland) is the foundational "boots on the ground" leader responsible for managing the local People Operations team and driving all people support functions within Poland. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will serve as the definitive subject matter expert on Polish labor laws, policies, and changing regulations, requiring minimal day-to-day oversight. In this dual-impact role, you will bridge the gap between global strategy and local execution. You will lead and develop a small team of analysts, optimize our modern HR tech stack via cutting-edge automation, and act as a critical strategic partner—lending localized HR Business Partner (HRBP) guidance and cultural context to our US-based HRBP team. This role perfectly balances high-level tactical execution, team leadership, and forward-thinking operational design.

You Will

People Leadership & Level Execution

• Lead and Mentor: Manage, coach, and develop a team of 2–3 People Operations Analysts, setting clear performance goals and fostering a culture of continuous growth.
• Translate Strategy: Take broad global initiatives from the Sr. Director of Total Rewards & People Operations and translate them into clear, actionable local operational plans.
• Autonomous Oversight: Independently run day-to-day Polish People Operations, resolving complex issues autonomously and escalating only highly sensitive or global-impact matters.

Polish Compliance & HRBP Partnership

• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the primary authority on local statutory compliance, Polish labor code updates, GDPR compliance, and leave management.
• Cross-Border HRBP Guidance: Act as a strategic consultant to the US-based HRBP team, advising them on local employment nuances, employee relations, and cultural alignment.
• Lifecycle Management: Oversee localized, high-touch onboarding, offboarding, and contract management processes tailored to the Polish landscape.

HR Tech & AI Innovation

• HRIS Management: Administer and continuously optimize Rippling as our core HRIS for the Poland team, ensuring flawless data accuracy and integrity.
• Platform AI Utilization: Leverage embedded AI tools within platform ecosystems (such as Greenhouse's native AI features) to streamline recruiting and coordinator workflows.
• Custom Automation: Proactively use AI models like Gemini and Claude to design, develop, and implement smart automations outside the core HR tech stack, eliminating manual administrative bottlenecks.

You Have

• Language Mastery: Absolute fluency in both English and Polish (written and spoken) is required to successfully interface between local teams and US leadership.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in People Operations / HR, with at least 3+ years of experience directly managing a team.
• Regulatory Autonomy: Deep, self-directed knowledge of Polish labor laws, statutory benefits, and local compliance requirements.
• Modern Tech Stack Literacy: Hands-on experience with modern HR systems (experience with Rippling and Greenhouse is highly preferred).
• AI & Automation Mindset: A strong comfort level or practical experience using AI tools (Gemini, Claude, etc.) to build efficiencies, draft policies, or automate repetitive tasks.
• Consultative Communication: Exceptional relationship-building skills; able to quickly establish trust and provide clear guidance to all levels of international management.
• Ambiguity Tolerance: A solutions-oriented approach with the ability to navigate a fast-paced, matrixed global environment without requiring continuous direction.

Bonus Points

• Experience working in a global tech, gaming, or entertainment organization.
• Experience navigating HR integration during mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Benefits & Perks

• Entry Salary = 182,000 PLN
• MacBook Pro and all the gear you need for work
• Free access to a multitude of popular online courses and books sponsored by our company
• Company stock options
• Company swag packages
• Cafeteria Benefit Program (including private medical care, gym membership, shopping/wellness bonus, etc.)
• VTO (Voluntary Time Off) - a day off every quarter for volunteering non-profit
• Frequent team bonding events
• Flexible work hours & time-off
• Employee Interest and Hobby Groups supported by our company
• Open, energetic and fan-focused, international work environment

About Fandom

Fandom is the world’s largest fan platform where fans immerse themselves in imagined worlds across entertainment and gaming. Reaching more than 350 million unique visitors per month and hosting more than 250,000 wikis, Fandom is the #1 source for in-depth information on pop culture, gaming, TV and film, where fans learn about and celebrate their favorite fandoms. Fandom’s Gaming division manages the online video game retailer Fanatical. Fandom Productions, the content arm of Fandom, enhances the fan experience through curated editorial coverage and branded content from trusted and established publishing brands Gamespot, TV Guide and Metacritic, along with its Emmy-nominated Honest Trailers and the weekly video news program The Loop. For more information follow @getfandom or visit: www.fandom.com.

Fandom is an equal opportunity employer. Fandom values diversity, and all employment decisions are made on the basis of job requirements and individual qualifications.