People Operations Associate with Spanish

Smith+Nephew; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 65,500 - 98,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual bonus

Life insurance

Save As You Earn options

Flexible vacation

Private health and dental plans

Hybrid work model

Language study subsidies

Postgraduate study support

Job summary

Smith+Naphew in Wrocław is seeking an HR administrator to support employees and managers with queries, guide them through core HR processes and ensure smooth operations behind the scenes.

You will handle onboarding, contract changes, payroll support and lifecycle administration, while maintaining data accuracy and aligning with company policies and local laws.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration, shared services, or customer‑oriented HR/payroll environments.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HR administration experience

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

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.

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?

• 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 relevant skills, qualifications, 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.

Benefits

• Generous annual bonus, life insurance, Save As You Earn share options.
• Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours.
• Private health and dental plans, multisport card / my benefit platform.
• Hybrid working model for most professional roles.
• Hands‑on training, mentorship, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies.

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