As part of the HR HQ Team, the HR Manager plays a pivotal role in providing strategic advice, recommendations, and comprehensive HR support to senior-level stakeholders, managers, and teams across multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, North & South America. This role covers a broad range of HR areas such as HR tools and processes, labor law compliance, performance management, employee development, talent acquisition, and compensation. Additionally, the HR Manager leads and develops their team (in Poland and India), ensuring effective support for the business, while actively contributing to the creation and implementation of a high-performing company culture.

Your role:

• Drive and support key People & Culture processes: Collaborate in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of core HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, employee development, performance management, compensation & benefits (C&B), leadership development, and offboarding for the Head Office divisions.

• Ensure seamless HR process execution: Oversee and manage the successful deployment of HR systems and processes across designated business units, fostering strong partnerships with internal stakeholders.

• Advise and guide management: Provide expert consultation to managers on HR policies, legal regulations, and best practices. Offer strategic solutions to complex HR challenges and, when needed, provide coaching and mentoring to business partners.

• Deliver operational excellence: Ensure efficient day-to-day HR operations, emphasizing process effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and flawless execution of administrative tasks within your areas of responsibility.

• Collaborate on HR initiatives: Work closely with the HR Leadership Team, alongside other HR functions, to drive key HR goals, projects, and activities. Offer valuable input in strategic planning and contribute to the successful execution of broader HR strategies.

• Lead and develop your team: Manage, support, and inspire your direct reports, ensuring they are empowered to succeed. Delegate tasks appropriately to ensure high performance and team cohesion.

• Invest in continuous learning: Take charge of your own professional development to maintain high performance and deliver valuable contributions to the organization.

• Promote effective communication: Foster clear, efficient communication and collaboration across your team, with your supervisor, and throughout the broader HR function and organization.

• Ensure compliance and integrity: Uphold compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal procedures related to labor, safety, and security. Execute the tasks and directives set forth by leadership to meet organizational goals.

Our expectations:

• University degree in HR, Psychology, Law, or a related field

• 5-10 years of HR experience, with proven expertise in managing HR processes and systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS, preferably Workday

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and strong relationships across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership and global teams

• A self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is adaptable to change

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential, with a strong ability to influence and communicate effectively across geographies

• Demonstrated ability to coach, consult, and mentor both direct reports and supported managers (employees/teams), with a high level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence

We offer:

• A fixed-term contract (for ~15-16 months)

• The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, dynamic company, recognized as a global leader in packaging manufacturing

• A fast-paced, challenging global environment that fosters professional growth and offers exceptional learning opportunities, with exposure to senior management and strategic organizational decisions

• A collaborative culture with a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements – with 2 days per week in our beautiful, modern office located in Kraków’s city center with a stunning Wawel Castle view, library, relaxation area, and parking space for all employees

If you are a current CANPACK employee, please apply through your Workday account.

CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.