People Business Partner \ Junior People Business Partner

Hi, we're glad you're here! We are hiring for our Aviva Services Excellence Centre! Take a look at our job description - maybe it suits you or one of your friends?

About the role

People are at the heart of everything we do at Aviva. We're looking for an experienced People Business Partner who will work closely with leaders to drive business success through great people decisions. As a trusted advisor, you'll provide strategic HR partnership, support organisational change, strengthen leadership capability, and help create an engaging employee experience. This role offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions while shaping a high-performing and inclusive culture.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional HR and become a true business partner. You'll collaborate with leaders on workforce planning, organisational development, talent strategy, and transformation initiatives, helping teams navigate change and achieve their goals. You'll also play an important role in shaping modern People practices, including the use of technology and AI to enhance employee and business outcomes.

What will you be doing?

• Partnering with leaders to provide strategic people advice aligned with business objectives.
• Coaching managers on performance, engagement, development, and complex people matters.
• Leading and advising on employee relations cases and employment law matters.
• Supporting organisational design, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning initiatives.
• Driving change and transformation programmes across the business.
• Identifying people-related risks and using data and insights to support decision-making.
• Promoting a positive employee experience and strong organisational culture.
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation within People practices, including the adoption of new technologies and AI-enabled solutions.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, Employee Relations, or a similar HR advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of Polish labour law, employment regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience providing guidance and support to managers on people-related matters.
• Knowledge of employee relations, performance management, organisational development, and change management principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Fluency in Polish, both spoken and written.
• Professional English language skills (minimum B2 level).
• Ability to use data and insights to support people-related decision-making.
• Experience working within a complex, matrix organisation will be an advantage.
• Degree or equivalent qualification related to Human Resources or a relevant field.

In Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we provide:

• Contract of employment
• Performance Bonus
• Private medical care (ENEL-MED)
• Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card)
• Additional parent privileges:
• - baby leave – 6 weeks leave for second parent
• - shortened working time after parental leave
• Employer-funded group insurance
• Employee Shares Plan
• Extra day off for birthday
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Additional leave acquired over the years in the company (even 5 days more in a year)
• Wellbeing Leave - additional two weeks paid leave after 10 years of service
• Psychological support consultations
• Access to the e-learning platforms
• Internal employee referral program
• Hybrid working model from Poland with a few days in Warsaw office per month
• Attractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business Center
• Additional entitlements for people with disabilities - Work Without Barriers
• Work environment that promotes diversity - Diversity Charter

Do you see yourself in Aviva Services Excellence Centre? Be sure to apply!

Aviva is for everyone!

We’ve been ranked the #1 Best Workplace in Poland for a second year in a row and a top choice for Millennials by Great Place to Work®!

As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, Aviva applies a policy of equal treatment and creates a work environment that is friendly to people with disabilities. We do not require from candidates the date of birth, marital status and attached photos to your CV. We encourage all individuals regardless of gender to apply.

Most of our people are smart working – spending also time in our office - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We’re inclusive - we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply and try!

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