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You act as a trusted Partner for our onsite Logistics Management and you will be part of a diverse team of colleagues from business engagement, to deliver high-quality people products and consultancy.\nThe Logistics Management is part of the largest Business Unit at Zalando, and is responsible for providing the possible and most sustainable post-purchase experience in fashion. They ensure seamless delivery, a returns process that’s second to none, and unparalleled customer care. Furthermore, they design state-of-the-art logistics technologies, leverage data and insights to make Zalando the Starting Point for Fashion.\nThe HR Business Partner will be supporting around 50 individuals up to Head of level mainly in the area of expertise in Logistics Operations. Apart from working with internal stakeholders this role will also help with driving and fostering collaboration with other HR Business Partners supporting Zalando’s international sites.\nThe role is located in Olsztynek (near Olsztyn).\nINCLUSIVE BY DESIGN\nAt Zalando, our vision is to be the starting point for fashion - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.\nWe want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.\ndo.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy:https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion\nOur employee resource groups:https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion/our-employee-resource-groups\nWHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED\nYour responsibilities\nBe trusted adviser for the management in all topics relating to staff and work together with external service providers, as well as exchanging and coordinating with our central HR team in Berlin, our logistics partners on-site and our legal department regarding any employment law-related questions.\nPayroll administration and verification in cooperation with external service providers. Personal files management as well as HR system management. \nActively work with people KPIs and our employee survey as a steering tool to maintain and strengthen the health of our business units by providing insights and translating them into actionable measures that can be adopted by the majority of the units.\nWork with Talent Acquisition to define roles, create job postings, and build structured interview processes that help identify the best candidates and conduct recruitment and onboarding processes.\nProvide expertise on performance management, compensation and benefits as well as career development and autonomously consult, inspire and enable business leaders on a diverse range of people topics.\nBe the go-to person for supporting various ad-hoc office and HR projects as they arise from our teams.\nWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR\nA minimum of 3+ years professional experience in HR business partnering, or 6+ in HR generalist role, ideally in an international, large, fast pace, dynamic organization from the logistic or production sector.\nSolid practical knowledge of Polish employment law and social security systems combined with strong administrative skills in matters related to HR.\nExperienced in running and processing payroll information in cooperation with external service providers.\nAbility to deliver results with little supervision in a dynamic and often ambiguous environment.\nProven effective consulting skills, with an ability to influence in all directions.\nStrong business and HR acumen, including strong problem solving skills, critical thinking, and willingness to be vocally self-critical.\nAnalytical thinking skills and using data insights proficiently.\nExcellent Polish and English communication skills are essential and a commitment to develop and earn the trust of others.\nExperience in international companies will be an advantage.\nExcellent candidate assessment and relationship building skills, very good communication.\nZALANDO BENEFITS\nWhat we offer\nOur recipe for success: think big and act fast. What you are doing today will affect millions of customers tomorrow. At Zalando, you have the chance to work on the world's best online fashion experience in a rapidly growing international company. What else? We do of course have a lot more to offer:\nNo time for boredom! Zalando is an energetic company where something new happens every day.\nA corporate culture of trust, empowerment and constructive feedback, where your skills are judged by your results.\nAt Zalando we do not just work together; we also like to have fun together.\nA multinational team of experts to inspire and support you.\nAnd, last but not least, a competitive compensation & benefits package including employee share shop, 40% Zalando shopping discount, hybride working (2 Home Office days per week) and 2 days paid leave per year for volunteering\nLearn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us\nPlease note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.\nIt is very important for us to comply with applicable laws and ethical principles. 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