Regional People Partnering Manager

This role provides People Partnering support to line managers across Poland and Sweden, providing a complete HR generalist service; covering topics such as hiring, engagement, communications, employee relations, performance management, L&D interventions, talent management, reward and recognition. 

The jobholder will manage one People Partner in Poland, based in Wroclaw.

In this job, I am accountable for:

• Provide pragmatic and professional expertise and advice on the full spectrum of HR topics, from hiring and across the employee lifecycle to offboarding
• Work with Talent Acquisition to ensure all recruitment needs for the client group are briefed and managed effectively
• Develop practical people strategies with Line Managers which address business objectives - e.g. recruitment, retention, performance, development
• Work closely with key customers in a partnership capacity; coach and assist Line Managers to understand and effectively implement HR policies, procedures and best practices
• Work with the Learning and Development team to deliver and support learning and development activities relevant to the client base
• Work with the global Shared Service Centre to ensure the effective delivery of transactional HR activities for the client base, ensuring that a high-quality service is provided and SLA targets are met
• Attend and contribute to team meetings both with key customers and within HR; lead and participate in project and working groups on initiatives across both HR and the client base
• Utilise employee data and trend analysis to educate and work in partnership with Line Managers on people issues, eg absence management, attrition rates, retention.
• Line management of a People Partner in Poland
• Monitor the Poland and Sweden Employee Relations landscape, in particular the introduction of legislation that may require a Tech Solutions wide response, and create proposals for recommended actions or initiatives. 
• In conjunction with the Health and Safety stream and Line Management, ensure that there are safe working systems, procedures and policies in place at all in-country locations.
• Interpret and advise on relevant current employment legislation
• Deliver, lead and proactively review training requirements for people managers, including workshops.
• Utilise Workday and/ or other systems to maintain employee data.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

What skills, experience and qualifications are key to succeeding in this role?

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role in a dynamic business, with overseas HQ 
• Strong knowledge of Polish employment legislation and experience applying this, including drafting policies/guidance.  Similar knowledge in Sweden is desirable.
• Experience of working in white-collar and blue-collar environments, with Unions and Works Councils
• Experience of working in matrixed operating models and the ability to communicate effectively at all employee levels 
• Experience in leading change management projects and delivering through others.
• Strong data mindset, showing an analytical capability to make informed decisions and anticipate business priorities.
• Effective decision maker, able to balance risks, opportunities and bring about support.
• Excellent relationship management and people management skills, with the ability to influence effectively and build constructive working relationships across the business
• Confident decision maker with the ability to work independently
• Strong organisation and delegation skills with the ability to multitask, prioritise, meet deadlines and make best use of limited and remote resources
• PC Literate and knowledge of HR databases and systems
• Willingness and ability to travel to other Ocado locations, especially in Wroclaw and Stockhol, Sweden
• Flexible approach to working hours to support 24/7 business operation, there is a requirement to work flexible hours, including some early starts and late shifts.  Also, to work collaboratively with HR colleagues based in the UK and Bulgaria
• Professional HR qualification/certification
• Fluent in English (oral and written)

Business Competencies

• Strong relationship and people management skills
• Strong communicator (both written and verbal)
• Effective time management
• Strong organisational skills
• Commercially astute 
• Possess tact, discretion and confidentiality
• Collaborative team player

BENEFITS: WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work and life should fit together, so we offer a range of benefits focusing on well-being, development, and team spirit. The final package will depend on the contract type we agree on.

• Standard benefits: life insurance, private health care [Luxmed], Multisport card, lunch vouchers, company share programs, and assistance for everyday worries and serious health problems.
• Learning opportunities: access to the Learnebly platform and LinkedIn Learning, English classes, and a book library, 
• Parental support: additional +10 days maternity / +20 days paternity leave, funding for nurseries and kindergartens
• Hybrid model: 2 days/week in the office and flexibility to work from almost any location for up to 30 days a year.
• Office perks: centrally located offices with car and cycling parking, and home office equipment provided.
• Career growth: a clear career path with opportunities to rotate between projects, teams, domains and roles under the guidance of highly skilled senior colleagues 
• Speaker community: public speaking training and support for preparing presentations at conferences or meetups, including our own Ocado Technology Meetups
• Passions groups: running, cycling and more 
• Annual celebrations: carnival, summer parties, family picnics, or kid’s days.

If you think you have what it takes to make a difference, please submit your application below.

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