Grow your career at State Street

From technology and product innovation to corporate responsibility and community development, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. We’re a global company with diverse people and experiences, and a network of over 35,000 employees spanning more than 100 markets. For us, success comes from the impact our employees have – on our clients, our communities and each other.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and supported. Join us and make your mark at State Street. 

In the role of HR Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Completing assigned payroll activities  in a timely accurate and efficient manner in line with local legislative requirements including relevant paper work preparation
• Delivering HR administration including coordinating related activities with finance, legal etc. as needed and providing Tier 3 customer support for such HR services
• Ensuring effective and timely flow of critical information to all relevant parties/vendors/third parties and follows up on administrative details within or across divisions that includes handling confidential and sensitive information that pertains to employee personal sensitive data
• Preparing and distributes standard and ad hoc HR reports within specified guidelines
• Managing employees’ queries related to a wide range of HR administration processes
• Building and maintaining close relationship with GHR Shared Services global regional and local vendors as required to deliver high standard service to internal clients
• Promoting full usage of the contact center as the single point of contact for HR for employees
• Supporting junior colleagues – providing guidance especially in the area of HR administration/time and attendance/payroll
• Tracking changes in labor law, share knowledge with team members
• Acting as a local first point of contact for all HR issues
• Mitigating risk by ensuring production of well documented end to end operating processes inclusive of vendor touch points
• Demonstrating the ‘Risk Excellence’ culture in your behavior
• Engaging with key stakeholders, subject matter experts and operational areas to quantify track and measure potential business benefits for any defined HR processes
• Ensuring maintenance of technical knowledge and  active role when looking at legislative changes and trends to assess and impact future strategy
• Participating in local and global projects

To be successful in this role, your experience should include:

• HR/finance/accounting degree preferred

• 1 or more years’ experience in Polish HR Operations  position with a strong understanding of best practice around controls regulations, tax compliance and working with outsourced providers
• fluency in written and oral English (very good level-B2), Polish C2
• additional language(s) (German/Italian/Dutch/French) will be an asset
• very good Excel skills (practical usage of various functions i.e. pivot tables v-look up others)
• strong analytical and problem solving skills
• working knowledge of Polish labour code
• ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• ability to deliver high quality work and to work under pressure with attention to detail
• ability to interact with all levels of employees and management and handle confidential information in a professional manner
• flexible “can do” attitude
• team player with a strong customer focus
• excellent organizational skills with the ability  to work in a dynamic business environment
• strong oral and written communication skills
• working knowledge of WorkDay & PeopleSoft experience will be a plus

We offer:

• VIP medical package
• Premium life insurance package
• Employee savings plan
• International operating environment
• Language classes
• Soft skills trainings
• Technical workshops
• Development sessions with a mentor
• Diversity of opportunities across a range of challenging and highly complex activities
• Technical or leadership career pathway