We are Buro Happold
We are a world-class global practice of engineers, designers and advisors. We create transformative outcomes for clients and communities through integrated thinking and a truly interdisciplinary, interconnected community of passionate experts.
Our founder, Sir Ted Happold, believed that it was out of the different skills and bodies of knowledge we have across our firm, that the quality of what we do really emerges.
This culture of collaboration and respect is as strong today as ever and drives us to deliver elegant solutions that leave a positive lasting legacy for the communities we work in and the environment. We value human wellbeing, embrace mutual responsibility and understand that a sustainable future is intrinsic to the economic and social impact of our work.
Work with us to deliver a truly transformative future.
About You
You are an experienced HR professional who brings sound judgement, confidence, and the ability to navigate complex situations with clarity. You understand how to build strong relationships within the Polish business environment while operating seamlessly in an international context. Curious, forward‑thinking and pragmatic, you enjoy shaping new approaches and contributing effectively to both local leadership and the wider European HR community. You will also play a central role in driving our recruitment efforts and supporting our growth in Warsaw and Lublin.
Your key duties
- Act as a trusted HR Consultant for our Warsaw and Lublin offices, offering balanced, well‑reasoned guidance across the full employee lifecycle.
- Lead the end‑to‑end recruitment process in Poland, shaping effective talent strategies that support our continued growth.
- Coach and develop a Junior HR Generalist, ensuring high‑quality operational delivery and professional progression.
- Contribute as a member of the Polish Management Team, providing clear perspectives on people, culture and organisational development.
- Collaborate closely with the European HR Team to harmonise and improve HR processes across markets while respecting local realities.
- Drive the adoption, optimisation or implementation of an ATS and/or HRIS, ensuring smooth alignment with business needs.
- Partner with leaders to strengthen performance, development and engagement frameworks that support healthy, high‑performing teams.
- Provide insightful HR data and recommendations to guide leadership decisions in a growing, internationally connected business.
- Maintain up‑to‑date HR policies and ensure compliance with Polish labour regulations, aligned with our values and global standards.
Your skills and experience
As an experienced HR Consultant, it is expected that you would be able to demonstrate:
- 7+ years’ experience as an HR Consultant or HR Business Partner, ideally gained in an international scale‑up or high‑growth environment.
- Proven track record of leading the implementation of an ATS and/or HRIS.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in Polish and English (preferably C1), with the ability to collaborate confidently across cultures.
- Strong presentation skills, able to adapt messages effectively for different audiences, including executive leadership.
- Demonstrated experience harmonising HR processes across several European markets, balancing consistency with local needs.
- Strong commercial understanding, with the credibility to challenge and influence senior leaders constructively.
- A composed, solutions‑oriented approach and the ability to navigate evolving scenarios with confidence and clarity.
- Curiosity and openness to exploring new approaches, paired with the practical judgement needed to deliver impactful, people‑centred solutions.
What we offer you
- Stability of employment (employment contract) combined with flexibility (flexible work schedule and possibility to work partly remotely)
- Excellent office location in the centre of Warsaw and well-designed office space
- Private medical care (Medicover) 100% financed by the employer
- Multisport Plus card subsidized in 50% or points in MyBenefit Cafeteria
- Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free access to a language learning platform for English and German (levels A1-C2) as well as on-site classes with a lecturer
- Internal trainings and workshops, webinars and hackatons
- Holiday benefit
- The programme for recommending candidates for employment (cash bonus)
- Jubilee awards
- Short Fridays and integration events in the spring and summer time
Interested? Intrigued? Inspired?
Join us to find out what you’re really capable of.