People Operations Lead (HR)

TL;DR

People Operations Lead (HR): Establishing and scaling people practices for the Kraków technical hub with an accent on Polish employment law compliance and operational excellence. Focus on partnering with local leadership and global COEs to optimize the employee lifecycle and site culture.

Location: Hybrid (1-2 days per week in the Krakow office)

Company

hirify.global Group connects people to experiences worth sharing and aims to be the world’s most trusted source for travel and experiences.

What you will do

• Serve as the senior People Operations partner for the Kraków technology hub, acting as a trusted advisor to local leadership.
• Ensure full compliance with the Polish Labour Code and ZUS requirements, auditing policies to maintain readiness for inspections.
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, contract administration, and benefits enrollment.
• Partner with global Centers of Excellence (Payroll, Total Rewards, Legal) to localize HR policies and compensation frameworks.
• Provide guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, and talent development.
• Utilize Workday and Visier to leverage HR analytics for insights on headcount, turnover, and organizational health.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a senior HRBP or People Operations leadership role.
• Deep, practical knowledge of Polish employment law and HR compliance.
• Full professional fluency in both Polish and English.
• Experience supporting high-growth global technology, engineering, or e-commerce organizations.
• Practical experience using Workday for HR workflows and reporting.
• Must be based in Poland and able to work from the Krakow office as part of a hybrid arrangement.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-friendly approach with a flexible schedule and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation packages including base salary and annual bonuses.
• Annual lifestyle benefit and travel perks.
• Tuition assistance for qualified professional development programs.
• Comprehensive health benefits and an employee assistance program.
• Annual matching for qualifying charitable donations.