Location
Sappi Europe – Human Resources - Cracow Centre of Process Excellence

Position title

HR Manager

(Fixed term contact for 12 months with possibility to extend)

Sappi Europe is entering an exciting strategic phase, after announcing intent to form an independent Joint Venture, aiming to build a more resilient, efficient, and future‑ready organization within the evolving graphic paper industry.

For our Cracow team we are looking for a seasoned HR Manager, who will lead and support daily HR work, closely support the Head of the Cracow Centre of Process Excellence in organizational management activities, play a key role in supporting the Sappi CoPE strategy execution, and contribute to local and global initiatives, including those related to the planned JV.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the daily HR operations at Sappi Cracow CoPE
• Act as a key partner to the Head of the Centre of Process Excellence by supporting management activities, organizational planning, and execution of the CoPE strategic priorities
• Ensure high‑quality execution of personnel administration and payroll processes by gathering, reviewing and preparing necessary data.
• Actively participate in HR projects, including those related to the planned Joint Venture.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes, from needs analysis to hiring.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and legally sound outcomes.
• Oversee onboarding, performance management, L&D and succession planning.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with reporting obligations, audits and GDPR.
• Support C&B activities including benchmarking and annual review cycles.
• Drive change management initiatives aligned with business and site strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor on HR policies, compliance, and risk mitigation, in line with Polish law and global standards..
• Collaborate with senior leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness, employee engagement and talent development.
• Being part and contributing within SEU HR platform

Your profile

• Strong working knowledge of Polish Labour Law.
• HR experience in complex, fast‑changing organizations; SSC experience preferred.
• Good command of Polish and English.
• People leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience, including participation or leadership in projects.
• Solid understanding of strategic management and business processes.
• Experience supporting senior leadership in organizational development, governance structures, and strategic HR initiatives will be an advantage.
• Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Working knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Stress resilience and ability to work under time pressure.

We are hybrid and Flexible:

In Krakow office we work in a hybrid working model, we expect you to be present in the office at least twice a week.

Our offer:

• An excellent opportunity to work, learn & grow with us. With our culture of learning & development, you can access thousands of online trainings;
• A multi-cultural & international environment to share and collaborate with colleagues from more than 68 nationalities in 31 locations globally;
• A unique opportunity to join a global wood fibre solution company. We are constantly innovating toward a circular economy working to achieve our sustainability goals & reduce our carbon foot print;
• Attractive remuneration and benefits package (including private medical care, life insurance, Pluxee (Sodexo), sport cards
• Friendly atmosphere and team-work oriented culture;
• Work-life balance;
• Training opportunities;
• Fresh fruit and vegetables in the office.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We welcome applicants of any race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or background. Sappi is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location
Sappi Europe – Human Resources - Cracow Centre of Process Excellence

Position title

HR Manager

(Fixed term contact for 12 months with possibility to extend)

Sappi Europe is entering an exciting strategic phase, after announcing intent to form an independent Joint Venture, aiming to build a more resilient, efficient, and future‑ready organization within the evolving graphic paper industry.

For our Cracow team we are looking for a seasoned HR Manager, who will lead and support daily HR work, closely support the Head of the Cracow Centre of Process Excellence in organizational management activities, play a key role in supporting the Sappi CoPE strategy execution, and contribute to local and global initiatives, including those related to the planned JV.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the daily HR operations at Sappi Cracow CoPE
• Act as a key partner to the Head of the Centre of Process Excellence by supporting management activities, organizational planning, and execution of the CoPE strategic priorities
• Ensure high‑quality execution of personnel administration and payroll processes by gathering, reviewing and preparing necessary data.
• Actively participate in HR projects, including those related to the planned Joint Venture.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes, from needs analysis to hiring.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and legally sound outcomes.
• Oversee onboarding, performance management, L&D and succession planning.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with reporting obligations, audits and GDPR.
• Support C&B activities including benchmarking and annual review cycles.
• Drive change management initiatives aligned with business and site strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor on HR policies, compliance, and risk mitigation, in line with Polish law and global standards..
• Collaborate with senior leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness, employee engagement and talent development.
• Being part and contributing within SEU HR platform

Your profile

• Strong working knowledge of Polish Labour Law.
• HR experience in complex, fast‑changing organizations; SSC experience preferred.
• Good command of Polish and English.
• People leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience, including participation or leadership in projects.
• Solid understanding of strategic management and business processes.
• Experience supporting senior leadership in organizational development, governance structures, and strategic HR initiatives will be an advantage.
• Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Working knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Stress resilience and ability to work under time pressure.

We are hybrid and Flexible:

In Krakow office we work in a hybrid working model, we expect you to be present in the office at least twice a week.

Our offer:

• An excellent opportunity to work, learn & grow with us. With our culture of learning & development, you can access thousands of online trainings;
• A multi-cultural & international environment to share and collaborate with colleagues from more than 68 nationalities in 31 locations globally;
• A unique opportunity to join a global wood fibre solution company. We are constantly innovating toward a circular economy working to achieve our sustainability goals & reduce our carbon foot print;
• Attractive remuneration and benefits package (including private medical care, life insurance, Pluxee (Sodexo), sport cards
• Friendly atmosphere and team-work oriented culture;
• Work-life balance;
• Training opportunities;
• Fresh fruit and vegetables in the office.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We welcome applicants of any race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or background. Sappi is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.