HR Business Partner

You will act as a trusted business partner on all employee-related matters, working closely with managers, people leaders, HR Administration and other HR functions across Dentons Business Services and the Regions. You will bring strong commercial acumen and data-led decision making to a fast-paced, complex and evolving environment. This is a fixed term contract covering 15 months of maternity leave, operating in a hybrid model with 2 days per week required in the office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of aligned People Plans with Divisional and Department Leaders that support business strategy and commercial objectives
• Work with HR Managers to deliver best HR support for all employees
• Support the HR Manager with the delivery of annual moderation, performance and salary review processes
• Carry out exit interviews and highlight issues and trends
• Propose and facilitate new HR strategies and initiatives in response to business and employee needs
• Partner with managers and leaders to support the achievement of business goals through effective people management practices
• Coordinate and support managers in key HR processes such as Annual Appraisal, Compensation Review Process and Talent Mapping
• Manage employee relations cases including disciplinary actions, performance management and absences while ensuring fair and compliant outcomes
• Work closely with the Recruitment Team to identify and attract top talent and support the assessment of candidates for key roles
• Act as a single point of contact for managers and employees, addressing concerns and supporting a constructive and performance-oriented work environment
• Drive initiatives that enhance organizational performance, capability and engagement outcomes
• Identify performance accelerators and remove structural, behavioral or cultural barriers to effectiveness

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience operating in a HR Business Partnering role within a complex or professional services environment
• Demonstrated ability to use data, HR systems, insight and reports to support business decision making
• Solid knowledge of Polish employment law, with experience managing employee relations matters
• Experience in workforce planning and competency-based recruitment
• Experience leading key people processes, including performance management, talent development, succession planning and reward frameworks
• Desirable experience in building job architectures and roles benchmarking
• Professional services experience desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to use AI tools combined with critical thinking
• Good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in Polish and English