Country HR Manager - Poland

ISP Country HR Manager - Poland
Role Profile 

Purpose of Role 

Reporting to the Regional Head of HR and remotely based in Warsaw, Poland however to frequently go to the schools to meet the staff. This role is expected to oversee all our Polish schools. 

This role is expected to comply with local, regional and global HR objectives and priorities. It requires a generalist with a broad knowledge of all HR matters, including recruitment, performance development and talent management, employee experience and culture, payroll, employee relations and legal/labour regulations. 

The Country HR Manager – Poland is responsible for implementing ISP’s HR and talent management strategy at school level and supporting their school to be an "Employer of Choice." The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years generalist HR experience in a similar role and will possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. 

ISP Principles 

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. 

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. 

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. 

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.  

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement. 

Key Responsibilities 

Recruitment: 

• Ensure that the recruitment standards in the Country and schools are maintained to the highest level, are professional and rigorous and are compliant with the ISP Safer Recruitment standards.
• Develop and align role profiles with school needs, ensuring compliance with ISP standards and safeguarding requirements.
• Manage Jobvite for advertising, screening, and shortlisting suitable candidates.
• Collaborate with school leadership for effective interviews and candidate experience.
• Align compensation with approved budgets and manage contracts appropriately.
• Support candidates with background checks, immigration, logistics, and local guidance.

Onboarding: 

• Organize onboarding sessions adhering to ISP guidelines, clarifying expectations and facilitating necessary support.
• Assist line managers in setting goals and providing necessary resources for new hires' success.
• Maintain communication, seek feedback, and support new hires and line managers for optimal performance.

Performance Development and Talent Management: 

• Facilitate Teacher Self-Evaluation Process implementation.
• Record and support performance reviews in the HR System.
• Foster talent development, encourage skills identification, and promote internal growth opportunities.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous feedback and professional development.

HR Systems: 

• Lead proper ATS and HR system utilization, ensuring best practices across employees.
• Maintain accurate employee data and comply with system processes.

Payroll and Compensation: 

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Communicate payroll and compensation concepts to employees when required.
• Maintain updated compensation information in the HR system.

Employee Experience and Culture: 

• Support a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment aligned with ISP principles.
• Contribute to wellbeing initiatives and engagement activities.
• Drive engagement surveys, create action plans, and resolve employee-related issues.
• Implement activities reinforcing positive culture and a sense of belonging.

Employee Relations and Legal Compliance: 

• Guide conflict resolution and dismissal processes with fairness and empathy.
• Ensure adherence to legal labor requirements and ISP policies.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience 

• Minimum 5 years as a generalist HR, ideally in a similar role.
• Fluent written and spoken English essential together with fluency in Polish.
• IT proficient with good HR systems experience.
• Strong local employment law / labour law knowledge is a must.
• Networking & positioning of the HR d