Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Brown Brothers Harriman; Kraków; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life Insurance

Hybrid working

Professional trainings and validation

Thrive Wellbeing Program

Online benefit platform

Culture & Community days

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) seeks an Employee Relations expert in Kraków to support Polish casework within a global HR function. You will partner with HRBPs, manage day-to-day ER tasks, ensure policy compliance, and develop proactive strategies based on data trends.

The role requires business English and Polish, with hybrid work options and a path for growth. BBH offers private medical care, life insurance, wellbeing programs, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinker with strong judgment in risk review.
• Project management skills and ability to drive programs independently.
• Effective communication and problem solving abilities.
• Thrives in a changing environment and balances multiple priorities.
• Experience using data to identify insights that drive action.
• Strong facilitation and business partnership capabilities.
• Business level English and Polish.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day employee relations administration, including accommodations, leave, and performance improvement plans.
• Provide pragmatic advice and coaching to managers and HRBP teams.
• Collaborate to ensure consistency of practices and processes.
• Analyze data to identify trends and proactively improve ER strategies.
• Ensure HR compliance with local regulations and corporate guidelines.
• Investigate workplace incidents and tailor solutions to BBH culture.
• Design and deliver manager training based on data-driven needs.

Job description

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership-it's our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what's next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

The BBH Employee Relations team is a global function within the HR organization. We partner with managers, HRBPs, OGC and employees on all levels of the organization to promote and sustain a respectful, inclusive and productive working environment. We are seeking an employee relations expert to join our team and support our Polish casework based in Krakow office.

Some of your key responsibilities include

• Manage day-to-day ER administration, such as medical accommodations, leave of absence management and performance improvement action plans.
• Partner with HRBP team by providing pragmatic advice and coaching to business.
• Collaborate with the ER team to ensure consistency of practice and processes.
• Use available data to identify trends and develop proactive strategies to foster positive employee relations in the business.
• Ensure HR compliance with local regulations and alignment with corporate guidelines, setting the direction for relevant changes in internal policies.
• Investigate workplace related incidents diligently and fairly, tailoring solutions consistent with BBH culture and business values.
• Design and facilitate manager training based on needs identified through data analysis.

What we offer

• 2 additional days added to your holiday calendar for Culture Celebration and Community Service
• Private medical care for you and your family
• Life Insurance
• Hybrid Working Opportunities
• Professional trainings and qualification support
• Thrive Wellbeing Program
• Online benefit platform
• Contracts for an indefinite period of time with no probation period

Desired Qualifications

• Analytical thinker, problem solver and demonstrates solid judgment in reviewing risk
• Project management skills, experience driving programs independently
• Effective communication and problem solving skills
• Perpetual learner, thriving in a constantly changing environment
• Experience using data to identify insights that drive action
• Demonstrable ability to balance multiple priorities, stakeholders and work streams
• Strong facilitation and business partnership skills
• Business level English and Polish (speaking, reading and writing)
• Experience working as an HR specialist (or similar position) in a global, matrix-structured organisation
• Has practical knowledge of Polish labour law regulations, with experience in proactively implementing them through corporate policies
• 5+years of experience in an Employee Relations, HR Business Partner or equivalent role
• BA/BS or equivalent education level is preferred

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets.

About BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development-so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice-creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often-pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.