Senior Manager, Government Relations and Public Policy CEE

TikTok Inc.; Województwo mazowieckie; On-site; PLN 222,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal card

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Social Benefit Fund

Generous leave

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Government Relations and Public Policy leader in Poland to shape policy positions, engage with regulators, and oversee risk management across Poland and the CEE region. You will build trusted relationships with stakeholders and represent TikTok in industry associations and policy forums.

You will monitor regulatory developments, provide strategic guidance to legal, trust & safety, communications, and product teams, and travel within the CEE region as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in government relations or public policy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or related field.
• Fluency in Polish and English (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical abilities to assess policy issues and implications for business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders in Poland and the CEE region.
• Represent TikTok in industry associations and trade bodies across Poland and CEE.
• Monitor, analyse and report on legislative, regulatory and political developments in Poland and CEE.
• Develop and articulate TikTok's public policy positions via briefing papers and position papers.
• Lead regulatory engagement and coordinate with legal, policy, and communications teams.
• Represent TikTok in policy forums, roundtables, and public events in the region.
• Provide strategic advice on regulatory risk and policy developments to internal teams.
• Support crisis and issues management with rapid guidance.

Skills

Government relations

Public policy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's in Political Science

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team

The Government Relations and Public Policy team covers government affairs, policy and issue area expertise, risk and crisis management, outreach, coalitions, and partnerships. Our mission is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats to TikTok, and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business.

• - Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders in Poland and the CEE region to represent TikTok's mission, values and long-term commitment to the market.
• - Serve as TikTok's senior representative in relevant industry associations and trade bodies across Poland and CEE, actively shaping sector positions and building coalitions with peer companies and cross-industry partners.
• - Monitor, analyse and report on legislative, regulatory and political developments across Poland and CEE relevant to TikTok.
• - Develop and articulate TikTok's public policy positions through briefing papers, consultation responses, position papers and internal strategy documents tailored to Polish and CEE regulatory processes.
• - Lead engagement on regulatory dossiers and coordinating closely with legal, policy and communications teams to manage risk and ensure consistent messaging.
• - Represent TikTok in policy forums, roundtables, conferences and public events across the region, strengthening TikTok's profile as a credible and constructive industry voice.
• - Provide strategic advice to internal teams (legal, trust & safety, communications, product) on regulatory risk, reputational considerations and policy developments affecting products and operations in the region.
• - Support crisis and issues management efforts, providing rapid, well-informed guidance during moments of political, regulatory or media scrutiny.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• - Experience: Significant relevant experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field, with a strong understanding of political and regulatory environments in AI, privacy, international data flows and geo-politics.
• - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• - Language Skills: Fluency in Polish and English, both written and verbal.
• - Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to assess complex policy issues and their implications for the business.
• - Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• - Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, politicians, industry leaders, think tanks, trade organisations, academia and NGOs.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Familiarity with regulatory questions (privacy, copyright, cybersecurity, etc.);
• - Demonstrated interest and/or experience working in a tech environment (company or other organisation);
• - Experience working independently and a passion for tracking big challenges;
• - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• - Strong research, analysis, and project management abilities;
• - Strong teamwork skills;
• - Motivation to learn and grow, as well as motivate and inspire others.
• - Willingness to travel within CEE region and occasionally to other European locations as required.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】 Poland Minimum Compensation Description (Monthly)

The initial base pay for this position is PLN 23400 per month.

Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

In line with our company philosophy and commitment to equal treatment, our Total Rewards package in Poland is designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and employee wellbeing. The benefits offered are competitive within the local market, aligned with statutory requirements and best practices, and may vary depending on the nature of employment.

As part of our benefits package, we offer comprehensive supplementary health insurance for you and your eligible dependants, covering the cost of private treatment for acute conditions.

We also provide life cover which offers a lump-sum payment which will be a percentage of your gross monthly salary (depending on the nature of death) in the event of your death whilst in employment with ByteDance.

In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers 24/7 access to confidential mental health counselling for employees and their immediate family members for a designated number of sessions.

Other locally prevalent benefits include a meal card with a designated daily allowance per worked day and access to The Social Benefit Fund, which supports employees’ social activities and provides access to a monthly benefit fund.

Full details of these benefits and eligibility criteria are available in the Benefits Summary page which will be shared prior to you onboarding with the company.

We also provide time-off benefits in line with applicable statutory limits, including annual leave (based on years of service), sick leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, childcare leave, study leave, and other paid or unpaid leave entitlements.

Where any allowance or payment exceeds statutory requirements, this will be clearly stated in the applicable Leave and Pay Policy.

These benefits are an integral part of the overall remuneration package and are extended to all employees in a fair and transparent manner, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefit programmes at any time, with or without notice.