HR Director (HR Manager) (m/k)

Goldman Recruitment is a leading Polish consulting company specializing in recruitment using Search & Selection and Executive Search methods. Our ambition is to provide the highest level of service, ahead of the market and creating a new standard in the personal consulting industry. [www.goldmanrecruitment.pl

For our Client, a well-known company in the retail industry, we are seeking a candidate to fill the role of HR Manager / HR Director.

HR Director (HR Manager) (m/k)

HR Director (HR Manager) (m/k)

Work place: Gdańsk

Ref. no 38/4/2026/IS/13406/4888

Requirements

• proven experience as an HR Director/Manager in retail industry,
• strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and inspire,
• high energy, positive mindset, and the ability to energize others,
• strong business acumen with a commercial and strategic mindset,
• hands-on approach combined with a “helicopter view” of the organization,
• structured, analytical, and skilled in project management,
• ability to drive change and deliver results in a dynamic environment,
• solid HR toolkit and understanding of modern HR practices,
• fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• oversaw all Human Resources functions for an organization employing 2,800 people across retail stores, field operations, headquarters, as well as an HR and H&S team of 14 specialists,
• executed global HR policies and initiatives locally, leading HR teams and coordinating the delivery of strategic projects,
• developed and introduced recruitment, learning & development, talent management, performance review, and incentive programs to support employee growth and organizational capability,
• managed compensation and benefits structures, including salary benchmarking and reviews, job evaluation/grading, budgeting for annual increases, bonus schemes, and additional employee benefits,
• monitored and analyzed key HR indicators such as employee turnover, absenteeism, engagement levels, and recruitment effectiveness (time-to-hire),
• acted as a trusted HR advisor and business partner for leadership and management teams,
• strengthened organizational culture in line with global company values by driving initiatives focused on employee engagement, satisfaction, and employer branding,
• supported business transformation projects, including HR digitalization initiatives and the introduction of AI-driven and process optimization solutions,
• ensured HR policies and procedures remained compliant with current labor law and regulatory requirements,
• coordinated collaboration between local and global HR teams to maintain consistency and alignment of HR strategies and initiatives across the organization.

We offer

• a stable and expanding international organization,
• a strong, values-driven company culture,
• a challenging and impactful role in a fast-paced environment,
• full ownership of the HR agenda within your market,
• continuous development opportunities and high-quality training programs,
• collaboration with a professional and motivated HR network,
• competitive salary package with performance-based bonus.

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