HR Generalist – Restructuring (Polish Speaking)

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist contractor, fluent in Polish, to support a restructuring programme for one of our clients. This is a hands-on delivery role, providing on-the-ground HR support throughout the full lifecycle of restructuring activity for Polish-speaking employee populations - from planning and consultation through to implementation and closure.You will work closely with senior HRBPs and business leaders, acting as a primary point of contact for Polish-speaking employees and managers, and ensuring the process is delivered accurately, compliantly, and with care. Key Responsibilities Restructuring Support & DeliverySupport the end-to-end delivery of restructuring and redundancy programmes for Polish-speaking employee populations, working alongside the HRBP/programme leadCoordinate and administer collective and individual consultation processes, in compliance with Polish Labour Code requirementsPrepare, translate, and localise consultation materials, letters, and employee notifications between English and PolishSupport employee impact assessments and the assessment & selection (A&S) processTake accurate minutes of consultation meetings and maintain up-to-date case files and trackersManage the issue of formal notifications and settlement/termination documentation in line with local requirementsUpdate HRIS (e.g., Workday) records throughout the restructuring lifecycleSupport the calculation and administration of severance/redundancy payments in accordance with Polish employment law Employee Relations & ComplianceAct as the primary point of contact for Polish-speaking employees and managers throughout the process, providing translation/interpretation support during meetings where requiredEnsure all restructuring activity complies with Polish Labour Code requirements relating to collective and individual redundancy consultation, including notifications to the State Labour Inspectorate (PIP) and local labour office (Powiatowy Urząd Pracy) where applicableLiaise with local works councils, trade unions, and social partners as requiredSupport TUPE-equivalent (transfer of undertakings) obligations if they ariseEscalate complex employee relations issues to senior HRBPs, legal counsel, or in-country specialists as appropriate HR Generalist & Advisory SupportProvide day-to-day generalist HR support and guidance to leaders and employees involved in the change programmeRespond to employee queries regarding process, entitlements, and next stepsCoach and support line managers on how to conduct consultation and selection conversationsUtilise centrally developed materials, templates, and guidance to support consistent, compliant delivery of change activityWork closely with legal counsel, ER specialists, and central programme teams as required What We’re Looking For Essential ExperienceFluent in Polish and English (written and spoken) - essentialProven experience as an HR Generalist, HR Advisor, or HRBP, including direct involvement in restructuring, redundancy, or organisational change programmesWorking knowledge of Polish Labour Code requirements relating to collective and individual redundancy consultationExperience preparing, reviewing, and translating HR documentation between Polish and English, including formal notifications and consultation materialsConfident, empathetic communicator, comfortable supporting employees and managers through sensitive conversationsExcellent organisational skills and high attention to detail, particularly around documentation, record-keeping, and process complianceComfortable using HRIS systems (Workday preferred)Ability to work independently and at pace, embedded within a client team Desirable ExperienceBased in Poland, or a Polish speaker based elsewhere with the right to work in their country of residence without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the futureExperience within a shared services, GBS, or multinational environment supporting Polish-speaking employee populationsFamiliarity with works council or trade union engagement in PolandPrevious interim or contractor experience in a similar HR Generalist or HRBP roleCIPD qualified (or Polish equivalent) – desirable but not essential Assignment DetailsRemote role - you can be based in Poland, or elsewhere so long as you are fluent in Polish and authorised to work in your country of residence without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future