10/07/2026

Group CFO

POL-Kraków

HR Business Partner 

We are a food company owned by Danish farmers supplying high-quality food to customers and consumers all over the world. From butchers to business developers, we’re more than 23,000 colleagues. 

Danish Crown Global Business Services (GBS) in Krakow is a key part of Danish Crown’s transformation journey. We strive to be a trusted partner to the business by providing scale and standardized, efficient and effective services, thereby achieving the strategic goals of the business.

GBS and its three Centers of Excellence act as the Group Digital Transformation engine for Finance, Procurement, and Master data. Our Operational teams provide global services for Finance, Procurement, Master data, HR, and IT with the ambition to further move up the value chain and expand its service portfolio.

Passion is our protein, and by supporting each other every step of the way - from high potential programs and sustainability certifications to embracing diversity - we’re moving towards the same goal.

Better food. Brighter future

HR Business Partner

Area of responsibility:

• Partner with managers and employees to support business objectives through effective people solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support workforce planning, organizational changes, and business transformation initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and development activities.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence and other HR stakeholders to deliver high-quality HR services.
• Analyze people-related data and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Support change management initiatives and foster a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Promote company culture, values, and leadership principles.

Specific tasks:

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees.
• Advise managers on employee relations matters and people decisions.
• Support recruitment activities and onboarding processes.
• Coordinate performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and development initiatives.
• Facilitate employee engagement activities and follow up on action plans.
• Participate in organizational design and restructuring projects.
• Monitor HR metrics and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Support offboarding processes and exit interviews.
• Ensure HR documentation is accurate, compliant, and up to date.
• Lead or contribute to local and global HR projects.

Educational background:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree or relevant HR certifications will be considered an advantage.

Relevant experience:

• 2–3 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar role.
• Experience supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle ("hire to retire").
• Experience in a fast-paced, international, or matrix organization is an advantage.
• Exposure to employee relations, talent management, performance management, and organizational development activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications.
• Good time management skills.
• Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping out with various tasks as required.

Specific requirements:

• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices across the employee lifecycle.
• Solid business acumen and ability to translate business needs into people solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment.

Personal Competencies:

• Results-oriented and execution-focused ("doer" mentality).
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Resilient and adaptable in changing environments.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge constructively.
• Customer-focused with a strong employee experience mindset.
• Curious, eager to learn, and continuously improve processes and ways of working.

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting organizational changes and transformation initiatives.
• Experience in employee engagement and culture-building activities.
• Knowledge of labor law and employment regulations.
• Experience working in a shared services, corporate, or international environment.

We offer:

• Private medical care together with dental care
• Edenred lunch card
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working model (50% home, 50% office)
• Life insurance
• MyBenefit and multisport program
• 2 additional holiday days benefits