HR Head Poland & Ukraine

About this role

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Regional HR Lead EMM, you will lead and execute the local people strategy for Poland and Ukraine, ensuring alignment with global HR priorities while responding to local market and organisational needs. You will play a pivotal role in shaping culture, strengthening leadership capability and ensuring a compliant, engaging and high-performing organisation.
• Act as a trusted HR business partner to the General Manager and Leadership Teams, translating business strategy into effective people initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on organisation design, workforce planning, succession and leadership development.
• Lead employee relations activities in partnership with managers and external legal counsel where required.
• Oversee talent acquisition, talent development and succession planning, including support for Leadership Team roles.
• Partner closely with HR Centres of Excellence (Talent, Compensation and Benefits, HR Operations, Learning and Development) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive employee engagement, culture initiatives and programmes such as Great Place to Work.
• Manage HR operations, analytics and reporting, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Own the local HR budget and ensure cost control and compliance.
• Act as a role model for company values, ethics and ways of working.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ progressive experience in Human Resources, ideally within an international or matrix organisation.
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing at Leadership Team level.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, talent management, organisational design and HR operations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies.
• Education and languages
• Master’s degree in HR, Business or a related field; CIPD membership is strongly preferred.
• Fluent English and Polish are required.
• We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.

About Ipsen

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society! For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram . Job Description: HR Head – Poland & Ukraine You are a senior HR leader with strong business acumen, comfortable operating in a complex, matrixed organisation and advising senior stakeholders.