Location:Krakow, Lesser Poland, PolandJob ID: R0135925Date Posted:2026-07-02Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.Profession (Job Category):Human ResourcesJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityAt Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future by enabling customers to build a more flexible, resilient, and secure power system. Within Grid Integration people, leadership, and organizational capability are critical to delivering our growth and transformation agenda.HBU Europe (HBUEU), Grid Integration brings together multiple countries and functions to deliver complex projects and solutions for utilities, industry, and infrastructure customers. Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centres and e-mobility. The HR Business Partner plays a key role in shaping a strong people agenda that supports business performance, scalability, and a high‑performance culture.We are now looking for an HR Business Partner to support the organization in Poland.This role is part of the HR Business Partner team in Poland as well as part of our Grid Integration HBU Europe HR Business Partner team. This role delivers the local people agenda, with opportunities to grow into broader HRBP responsibilities over time. You will work closely with the local management teams in our Operating Unit and the R&amp;D team, and other key stakeholders and collaborate with Country HR, HR Operations, Talent &amp; Learning, Total Rewards, and other HR functions to ensure aligned, compliant, and value‑adding HR support.How you'll make impact<ul><li>Provide day‑to‑day HRBP support to managers and employees in Poland, acting as a key point of contact on people leadership and employee relations topics and partnering closely with HRBP Poland to ensure timely, pragmatic, and policy‑compliant support.</li><li>Support line managers and employees on daily people topics (e.g. performance, absence, conduct, engagement), providing guidance and escalating complex or sensitive cases to HRBP Poland.</li><li>Support the execution of the performance management cycle (goal setting, mid‑year and year‑end reviews, calibration preparation, follow‑up actions) in coordination with HRBP Poland.</li><li>Support talent and development activities by preparing inputs for talent reviews, tracking agreed development actions, and coordinating learning initiatives with Talent &amp; Learning teams.</li><li>Support day‑to‑day employee relations topics in Poland, including case preparation, documentation, and employee queries. Partner with HRBP Poland on labor relations topics and escalate complex cases as required.</li><li>Act as the key interface with HR Operations, supporting managers and employees in the correct use of HR processes and systems.</li><li>Support managers in understanding HR data, dashboards, and reports, working with HR Operations to resolve data or system‑related issues.</li><li>Support hiring and onboarding activities in collaboration with Talent Acquisition and HR Operations, ensuring smooth hand‑offs and local follow‑up.</li><li>Support local organizational changes and HR improvement initiatives by preparing materials, coordinating actions, and following up on implementation, under the guidance of HRBP Poland.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>2–3 years of experience in an HR Business Partner role, ideally in an international or matrix organization.</li><li>Strong understanding of Polish labor law and employee relations.</li><li>Proven ability to partner with leadership teams and translate business needs into effective people strategies.</li><li>Experience operating in a complex, fast‑paced environment with both strategic and hands‑on responsibilities.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management, coaching, and influencing skills.</li><li>Ability to balance long‑term people strategy with pragmatic execution.</li><li>Excellent command of English (written and spoken); Polish required.</li></ul>More about usAt Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:<div>•Private medical care and life insurance​</div><div>•Access to fitness and wellness programs​</div><div>•Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks​</div><div>•Employee Capital Plans (PPK)​</div><div>•Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home​</div><div>•Spectacles and contact lenses allowance​</div><div>•Company events and team‑building activities​</div><div>•Psychological support program​</div><div>•Free parking available</div>Add if applicable: additional benefits may apply depending on the role, grade, and business requirements.You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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HR Business Partner

Location:Krakow, Lesser Poland, PolandJob ID: R0135925Date Posted:2026-07-02Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.Profession (Job Category):Human ResourcesJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityAt Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future by enabling customers to build a more flexible, resilient, and secure power system. Within Grid Integration people, leadership, and organizational capability are critical to delivering our growth and transformation agenda.HBU Europe (HBUEU), Grid Integration brings together multiple countries and functions to deliver complex projects and solutions for utilities, industry, and infrastructure customers. Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centres and e-mobility. The HR Business Partner plays a key role in shaping a strong people agenda that supports business performance, scalability, and a high‑performance culture.We are now looking for an HR Business Partner to support the organization in Poland.This role is part of the HR Business Partner team in Poland as well as part of our Grid Integration HBU Europe HR Business Partner team. This role delivers the local people agenda, with opportunities to grow into broader HRBP responsibilities over time. You will work closely with the local management teams in our Operating Unit and the R&amp;D team, and other key stakeholders and collaborate with Country HR, HR Operations, Talent &amp; Learning, Total Rewards, and other HR functions to ensure aligned, compliant, and value‑adding HR support.How you'll make impact<ul><li>Provide day‑to‑day HRBP support to managers and employees in Poland, acting as a key point of contact on people leadership and employee relations topics and partnering closely with HRBP Poland to ensure timely, pragmatic, and policy‑compliant support.</li><li>Support line managers and employees on daily people topics (e.g. performance, absence, conduct, engagement), providing guidance and escalating complex or sensitive cases to HRBP Poland.</li><li>Support the execution of the performance management cycle (goal setting, mid‑year and year‑end reviews, calibration preparation, follow‑up actions) in coordination with HRBP Poland.</li><li>Support talent and development activities by preparing inputs for talent reviews, tracking agreed development actions, and coordinating learning initiatives with Talent &amp; Learning teams.</li><li>Support day‑to‑day employee relations topics in Poland, including case preparation, documentation, and employee queries. Partner with HRBP Poland on labor relations topics and escalate complex cases as required.</li><li>Act as the key interface with HR Operations, supporting managers and employees in the correct use of HR processes and systems.</li><li>Support managers in understanding HR data, dashboards, and reports, working with HR Operations to resolve data or system‑related issues.</li><li>Support hiring and onboarding activities in collaboration with Talent Acquisition and HR Operations, ensuring smooth hand‑offs and local follow‑up.</li><li>Support local organizational changes and HR improvement initiatives by preparing materials, coordinating actions, and following up on implementation, under the guidance of HRBP Poland.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>2–3 years of experience in an HR Business Partner role, ideally in an international or matrix organization.</li><li>Strong understanding of Polish labor law and employee relations.</li><li>Proven ability to partner with leadership teams and translate business needs into effective people strategies.</li><li>Experience operating in a complex, fast‑paced environment with both strategic and hands‑on responsibilities.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management, coaching, and influencing skills.</li><li>Ability to balance long‑term people strategy with pragmatic execution.</li><li>Excellent command of English (written and spoken); Polish required.</li></ul>More about usAt Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:<div>•Private medical care and life insurance​</div><div>•Access to fitness and wellness programs​</div><div>•Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks​</div><div>•Employee Capital Plans (PPK)​</div><div>•Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home​</div><div>•Spectacles and contact lenses allowance​</div><div>•Company events and team‑building activities​</div><div>•Psychological support program​</div><div>•Free parking available</div>Add if applicable: additional benefits may apply depending on the role, grade, and business requirements.You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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