Hub Compensation & Benefits Manager – Eastern Europe

Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland Job ID: R0118537 Date Posted: 2026-02-06 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O. Profession (Job Category): Human Resources Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity “Compensation & Benefits function supports the business in attracting and retaining right talent in a competitive market environment. With overarching commitment to keep our “deal” competitive externally while ensuring we are consistent and equitable within the organization. We achieve this by providing specialist knowledge and expertise to deliver C&B solutions, advice, compliance and risk mitigation to our people and the business.” Reporting to Global Head of C&B, you will provide high-level support and advice in the areas of Compensation & Benefits, in alignment with HR strategy. You will represent the needs of C&B to the Center of Expertise (CoE) and collaborate with HR Business Partners and HR Operations to provide seamless service to the business. Our flexible work practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow. For this role we follow a remote or hybrid work structure where you can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. How you'll make an impact Develop and manage local compensation strategy as part of global compensation strategy in consultation with business. Evaluate, research, recommend, implement and communicate organizations’ total compensation strategies aligned with short- and long-term business goals Provide consultative technical expertise, advice, and guidance on compensation matters to management teams, with particular emphasis on supporting business needs during labor negotiation processes in Poland. Partner with HR Business Partners to monitor and analyze issues related to compensation within the company and the external market, such as turnover, recruitment, government regulations, market data/surveys, competitive practices to forecast the impact on the organization. Build and maintain job evaluations, structures and salary surveys to ensure the achievement of equitable and competitive employee compensation Communicate policies, practices, and guidelines effectively to all levels Maintain and partner with talent acquisition team to provide compensation support, training and guidance Offering expert guidance and support in designing a benefits package that best aligns with the organization’s business needs and respects the legal requirements Select and manage effective external partnerships as required to engage in the development and/or delivery of compensation and benefit plans Preparation, participation and collaboration in the implementation of local C&B topics Your background A Minimum of 8 years of HR experience within which at least 3 years experience in core C&B matters with bachelor’s degree in HR, Legal, Economics or Finance A strong knowledge of C&B challenges, local labor laws, competitive benefit programs that are offered in the markets In-depth knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations in Eastern Europe with specific focus on Poland Experience with Polish benefits programs: health, life, Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Pension Plans (PPK, PPE) Multilingual communication: proficiency in English and Polish Adequate experience to be able to operate at a Group level and influence key stakeholders Good IT skills and the ability to manipulate data to report on trends and common themes More about us We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. We can provide more information during the recruitment process. We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully. *Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations. 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. 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