Junior HR Business Partner

Location: Lodz, Lodz, Poland Job ID: R0119425 Date Posted: 2026-02-11 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O. Profession (Job Category): Human Resources Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Join Hitachi Energy’s HR team at our Łódź Campus, one of the company’s key engineering and manufacturing sites in Europe. We are looking for an HR professional who enjoys working closely with managers and employees in a dynamic production environment. In this role, you will support a broad range of HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee development, and HR projects. This is an excellent opportunity to build your HR expertise while contributing to the growth of both our people and our business. How you’ll make an impact Supporting line managers in leading and developing their teams and creating highly preforming organization, including workforce planning, leadership skills development, performance management and change management; Guide/train managers and employees on the correct use of HR tools, on understanding and complying with HR practices, processes and policies; Provide coaching and guidance to managers on leadership effectiveness, employee development, and people matters; Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture, participation in various HR projects; Ensure the quality of data in HR tools / systems and manage HR reporting; Liaison/interface with HR Operations on payroll & personal file administration issues and follow up on key escalation; Supporting production managers in effective onboarding of new hires, active participation in Campus employer branding activities; Support coordination of training activities on site; Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your background Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus; Minimum 2 years of professional experience in HR field, proven experience partnering with business leaders; Proactivity, good analytical skills and attention to details are required; Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation are required; Good knowledge of Excel, experience with Workday is considered a plus; English level B2 and fluency in Polish language are mandatory. More about us ​ At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.​ ​ Our benefits offering for this role generally includes: ​ Private medical care and life insurance​​ Access to fitness and wellness programs​​ Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks​​ Employee Capital Plans (PPK)​​ Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home​​ Spectacles and contact lenses allowance​​ Company events and team‑building activities​​ Psychological support program​​ Free parking available​ ​ ​ You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. 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