🌟 Job Opportunity – PCO Head (Poland)

At Nicols Group, we believe that our people are the key to our success. As a leading European industrial company, we are looking for an experienced and inspiring Human Resources Head to lead our PCO (People Culture & Organization) strategy in Poland and play a pivotal role in developing our people, culture, and organizational performance.

Your Mission

You will define, implement, and continuously improve the PCO strategy in line with Group policies & objectives while ensuring compliance with Polish labor laws and supporting the company’s business ambitions.

You will act as a trusted advisor to the BU Team, build high-performing teams, foster a strong organizational culture, and ensure that PCO initiatives create tangible business value.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Translate the Group PCO strategy, implement and coordinate across the BU's.
• Align local PCO practices with Group objectives and business priorities.
• Advise and support senior management on all people-related matters.
• Lead organizational development and transformation initiatives.

Talent Management & Organizational Development

• Design and manage succession planning and career development programs.
• Identify and develop high-potential employees and key talents.
• Implement performance management and talent review processes.
• Support organizational design and workforce planning.

Recruitment & Employer Branding

• Lead recruitment and selection processes while ensuring best market practices.
• Develop onboarding programs to accelerate integration and performance.
• Strengthen Nicols’ employer brand through targeted initiatives and communication actions.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external HR partners.

Learning & Development

• Build and deploy training and development programs.
• Promote continuous learning and support employee upskilling initiatives.
• Manage training budgets and available funding opportunities.

Employee Relations & PCO Operations

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal regulations.
• Oversee payroll and personnel administration processes.
• Manage employee lifecycle activities, including hiring, promotions, disciplinary processes, remuneration changes, and exits.
• Act as the main HR interface with employee representatives and trade unions where applicable.
• Ensure GDPR and HR compliance standards are respected.

Culture, Communication & Engagement

• Drive employee engagement initiatives and internal communication programs.
• Foster a high-performance and people-centric workplace culture.
• Support change management initiatives across the organization.
• Develop recognition, motivation and employee well-being programs.

HR Analytics & Budget Management

• Define and monitor key HR performance indicators.
• Conduct business analyses and recommend HR solutions aligned with organizational needs.
• Develop and manage the annual PCO budget.
• Provide regular reporting to local and Group management.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience within an HR department in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as:
  • HR Business Partner
  • HR Manager
  • Personnel Manager
  • HR Head
• Strong knowledge of Polish labor law and HR management practices.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  • Human Resources
  • Law
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • or a related field
• English proficiency at minimum B2 level.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Experience as HR Director in a manufacturing organization.
• HR-related postgraduate studies.
• MBA (Human Resources or General Management).
• English proficiency at C1/C2 level.
• Driving license (Category B).
• Experience working within an international group environment.