HR Specialist (Temporary)

Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland Job ID: R0148297 Date Posted: 2026-10-20 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O. Profession (Job Category): Human Resources Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity: We are seeking a dedicated HR Specialist to join our team and provide high-quality HR support to our HR community, business managers, and employees across several European countries. You will be responsible for a broad range of activities throughout the Employee Life Cycle, New Joiners' Experience & Payroll, working independently on medium-complex HR processes and supporting continuous improvement within the team. How You'll Make an Impact: • Delivering HR Service support to the HR community, business managers and employees located in several European countries. • Managing employment documentation and employee data throughout the employee life cycle, from hire to retire. • Responding to inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders concerning HR topics such as onboarding, employment changes, absence, salary and other HR-related matters. • Ensuring that HR systems and databases remain up to date with current employee and organizational information. • Maintaining a high level of data quality to support accurate and timely payroll processing. • Performing internal quality controls and ensuring compliance with established processes and procedures. • Proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement and supporting their implementation. • Acting as a point of contact for assigned HR topics or local projects and cooperating with internal stakeholders. • Participating in regional and global HR projects and initiatives. • Communicating company policies and HR process information to internal stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. • Providing on-demand reports and supporting HR data analysis. • Updating and improving standard operating procedures and work instructions. Your Background: • You have at least 2 years of professional experience, preferably within HR Operations, HR Administration, Employee Life Cycle or Payroll in an international/corporate environment. • You have practical knowledge of HR processes and experience in employee data management and HR administration. • You are proactive, well organized and able to work independently while managing different priorities. • You have strong analytical skills and good attention to detail. • You have a continuous improvement mindset and are willing to identify and drive improvements within your area. • You have very good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. • Experience with Workday, SAP, ServiceNow or other HR/ticketing systems would be a strong advantage. • You have excellent communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach. • You have a very good command of business English. • You are comfortable working with different stakeholders in an international environment. More About Us:   We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together. Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes: • Competitive salary and incentives • Well-being and care • Paid and unpaid leave • Flexible work options …