People Operations Associate with Spanish

Smith+Nephew; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual bonus

Life insurance

Save As You Earn share options

Private health plan

Dental plan

Multisport card

Benefit platform

Flexible vacation and time off

Paid holidays

Paid volunteering hours

Hybrid working model

Language class subsidies

Certifications subsidies

Postgraduate studies subsidies

Job summary

Smith+Naphew is hiring a People Operations Associate in Wrocław, Poland. You will support employees and managers across the full HR lifecycle, ensuring accurate, efficient processes and a high‑standard employee experience.

The role blends onboarding, contract changes, payroll support and lifecycle administration in a friendly, international team. You will work with English and Spanish, maintaining data accuracy, handling workflows, and collaborating across HR to deliver consistent, high‑quality

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR administration, shared services or a customer oriented HR or payroll environment will be a strong asset
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate professionally and build effective relationships
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines
• A proactive approach to problem solving, handling sensitive information and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Support employees and managers with queries and guide them through key HR processes
• Assist with onboarding, contract changes, payroll processes and lifecycle administration
• Maintain accurate data and manage workflow requests in line with policies and local law
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to identify improvements and ensure a high‑quality service

Skills

HR administration

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Clear communication

Multitasking

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join our People Operations team in Wrocław, Poland and play a key role in delivering a seamless employee experience. As a People Operations Associate, you will support employees and managers across the full employee lifecycle, helping ensure processes are accurate, efficient and delivered to a high standard. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in HR within a collaborative, international environment where attention to detail, customer focus and strong communication really matter.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will be at the centre of day to day People Operations activity. You will support employees and managers with queries, guide them through key HR processes and help make sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. From onboarding new starters and managing contract changes to supporting payroll processes and handling employee lifecycle administration, your work will have a direct impact on the employee experience.

You will maintain accurate data, manage workflow requests and ensure activities are delivered in line with company policies and local legislation. Working closely with colleagues across HR, you will also help identify improvements, resolve issues and contribute to creating a consistent and high quality service across the organisation.

What will you need to be successful?

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong foundation in HR administration together with a proactive and customer focused mindset. You will be comfortable working with detail, managing multiple priorities and communicating clearly in an international environment.

• Previous experience in HR administration, shared services or a customer oriented HR or payroll environment will be a strong asset

• Fluency in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate professionally and build effective relationships

• Strong attention to detail and ability to organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines

• A proactive approach to problem solving, handling sensitive information and continuous improvement

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is 65,500 PLN - 98,250 PLN gross annually.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on objective, job-related factors including (but not limited to) relevant skills, qualifications, and experience, scope and responsibilities of the role, geographic location, and internal equity considerations. Compensation decisions are made using consistent and gender-neutral criteria, in line with applicable pay transparency laws. This role has been evaluated within our internal job architecture and mapped to a defined pay band to ensure consistency and fairness.

You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.
Inclusion & Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging
Your Future: Generous annual bonus, life insurance, Save As You Earn share options.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, multisport card/my benefit platform and much more.
Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies