HR Generalist Lead - Fixed-term

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Private medical care

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Sport card

Volunteering day

Cafeteria/flex benefits

Job summary

Citi in Poland is seeking an HR Generalist Lead for a 12-month fixed-term assignment, based in Warsaw with a hybrid work model. You will lead day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle and partner with managers to address ER issues.

This senior role requires 6–10 years of experience, strong communication, and fluency with US HR laws. You will collaborate with COEs, HRAs, and country partners to deliver HR solutions, while mentoring new team members.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of HR experience required.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Working knowledge of HR functions.
• Working knowledge of applicable US laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR services and build capabilities to drive organizational performance through individuals and managers, identifying issues and recommending solutions.
• Responsible for HR delivery and implementation across the employee lifecycle.
• Partner with business managers to resolve Employee Relations (ER) issues, ensuring actions are taken and risks are assessed.
• Partner with HRAs and COEs on HR priorities to ensure delivery of HR solutions.
• Coordinate and ensure end-to-end delivery of global priorities and lifecycle processes.
• Work with HRA global partners and regional HR Generalists to ensure consistent communication and delivery of HR solutions and processes.
• Coordinate with country HR partners to deliver regional activities.
• Lead and/or initiate cross Citi projects and train new team members.

Skills

6-10 years HR experience

Communication skills

HR knowledge

US law knowledge

MS Office & PeopleSoft

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Job description

HR Generalist Lead - Fixed-term

Location(s): Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland

Job Type: Hybrid

Posted: Sep. 07, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist Lead is a senior level position responsible for leading the delivery of day-to-day HR support in coordination with the Human Resources team. The overall objective of this role is to provide a broad range of HR services to client groups within Citi.

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver HR services and build capabilities to drive organizational performance through individuals and managers as well as identify issues and recommend solutions
• Responsible for HR delivery and implementation across the employee lifecycle
• Partner with business managers to resolve Employee Relations (ER) issues, ensuring appropriate actions are taken and risks are assessed
• Partner with Human Resource Advisors (HRAs) and Centers of Excellence (COEs) on HR priorities in respective client populations to ensure delivery and implementation of HR solutions
• Coordinate and ensure seamless end-to-end delivery of global priorities and life cycle processes
• Work with HRA global partners and regional HR Generalists to ensure consistent communication and delivery of HR solutions and processes
• Coordinate and consult with country HR partners to deliver regional activities
• Lead and/or initiate cross Citi projects as well as train new team members

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Working knowledge of HR functions
• Working knowledge of applicable US laws
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft

Education:

• Bachelors degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Masters preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Solutions Center Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (currently up to 2 days working at home per week), but also (potentially, subject to final offer) receive a competitive base salary and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits which can include:

• Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 6% of employee's pensionable earnings (PPE Program)
• Employer paid Private Medical Care Package for employees and Private Medical Care Packages for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Employer paid Life Insurance Program for employees and Life Insurance for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Employee Assistance Program financed by Employer
• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave; statutory and 2 weeks additional paid paternity leave)
• Sport Card for employees subsidized via Social Benefits Fund and
• Sport Cards for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Additional benefits from Company's Social Benefit Fund, in particular:
• Holidays Allowance, support for sport and cultural activities, team building events.
• Additional day off for volunteering
• Cafeteria/ flex benefit - a company benefits system which enables employees to select and purchase benefits offered by a provider and available for employees on the platform.
• Opportunity to receive an annual discretionary incentive award
• Special offers and discounts for employees
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Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Working Environment: office setting, minimal travel required.
Effort: minimal physical effort required.

Job Family Group:

Human Resources

Job Family:

HR Advisors & Generalist

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

223 400,00 zł - 380 400,00 zł

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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