HR Country Manager - Retail

Katowice Permanent Home Office View Job Description
HR Manager role will be a part of the management team of the respective country unit. Responsible for a good, effective and efficient execution of all HR related matters within the country/scope. Translating group HR policies and instruments into local execution in close cooperation with local management. The HR Manager leads the HR team that consists of HR specialists and team leads.

Added 21/08/2025

  • part of the management team of the respective country unit
  • development and implementation of the HR strategy for the country

About Our Client

Our Client is one of the fastest-growing players in the European retail industry, focused on affordable non-food products and everyday essentials.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement the HR strategy for the country unit
  • Anticipating complex issues, challenges, and opportunities, and ensures integration with wider group HR strategy
  • Develop a policy framework for the country/business unit, and oversee its implementation
  • Supports the development and growth of the business and make sure it is ready for an increase in number of employees
  • Contributes to the development and implementation of the Group's HR strategy, policies and instruments
  • Leads the development of Human Resources frameworks and tools for the country/business unit HR
  • Social legal relations - responsible for developing the long term approach
  • Talent pipeline management/ succession planning/career paths and most optimal execution of training & learning in the country/business unit
  • Dotted line to the country payroll services
  • Management of HR KPI
  • Initiates, plans, implements and coordinates HR related activities and projects for the country/business unit and ensures proper introduction and implementation of changes in the organization
  • Ensures that the HR department supports the business with all HR related queries, and acts as a first point of contact for senior management on HR policy issues and strategic and tactical questions, informs them on new developments and identifies trend
  • Manages the team of local HR experts and team leads (e.g. recruitment and employer branding, social relations, health and safety)
  • Creates a work environment in which employees are continuously stimulated to develop themselves and to improve their performance
  • Responsible for an optimal staffing, recruitment activities and employees retention within the department

The Successful Applicant

  • Master degree in a relevant field
  • At least 6-10 years of working experience of which at least 5 in a management role
  • Proven project management skills
  • Excellent English language skills (verbal/written)
  • Comprehensive understanding of HR instruments
  • Extensive knowledge of current trends and practices within HR, locally and internationally
  • Pro-active, customer focused, analytical skills and result driven
  • Leadership, seniority and (professional) independence, with a clear and unconditional service orientation towards the business
  • Negotiation skills, influencing, syndicating, consensus building, determination, patience
  • Very organised, is able to structure activities and projects, sticks to agreements within deadlines and according to guidelines
  • Works efficiently and effectively, also when under time pressure
  • Works effectively with others to achieve common targets

What's on Offer

  • A key role within the company's regional structure with significant decision-making autonomy
  • Attractive fixed salary and performance-based bonus system
  • LUXMED health insurance = comprehensive family package
  • Company car (D category)
  • Multisport card
  • Opportunity to implement growth strategy
  • Representing a well-established brand with high standards



Contact
Marlena Szafron-Lejman
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6813991

Job summary

Sector
Retail & Fashion
Sub Sector
Director
Industry
Retail
Location
Katowice
Typ umowy
Permanent
Consultant name
Marlena Szafron-Lejman
Job Reference
JN-082025-6813991
Job Nature
Home Office