[POLAND] Lead (m/f/d) HR Generalist (East Europe & Germany)

Company Description

Santen is a specialized life sciences company with a proud 130-year heritage focused exclusively on ophthalmology. As a Japan-originated, global company with our footprint in over 60 countries, we are dedicated to delivering innovative treatments and digital solutions for eye health and addressing vision-related social issues for people around the world.

Job Description

Job’s Mission

• As HR Generalist, you will support the implementation of HR strategies that align with Santen’s business goals and EMEA-wide processes. You will shape local HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and meet regional needs.
• The HR Generalist will manage daily HR operations, including employee lifecycle activities, data accuracy, payroll coordination, and labor law compliance—ensuring smooth and efficient HR service delivery across Germany & East Europe cluster.
• The main focus will lay on EEU (Poland, Czech, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria & Hungary) with a supporting role for the German market.
  
  

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Management: Oversee and coordinate the monthly payroll process
• Data Management: Maintain, review, and update employee data in SuccessFactors
• Recruitment: Define hiring needs, interview and assess candidates and ensure a seamless candidate experience and efficient onboarding.
• Performance Management: Lead the annual performance review cycle, ensuring smooth execution through clear communication, training support, and guidance
• Labor Relations: Serve as a key point of contact for managers and employees, providing guidance while working closely with local payroll providers or legal counseling
• Employee Support: Act as a trusted partner for employees.
• HR Initiatives: Drive and support key HR initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Budget & Cost Management: Support annual headcount and personnel expense planning in close collaboration with line manager and business partners.
  
  

Experiences Required

• Must have 3 years of experience in a similar HR function
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices as well as social security regulations
• Interview techniques
• Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other Human Resources programs
  
  

Functional & Technical Competencies Required

• Translate corporate HR strategies to align with local country needs and team objectives.
• Act as a change agent, drive change effectively, and navigate ambiguity and complexity.
• Embody and promote Santen’s culture and values.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of business needs and develop HR solutions accordingly.
• Serve as a role model for clear, effective communication.
• Demonstrate strong implementation skills, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
  
  

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Organizational Development
  
  

Language

• Business fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
• Fluency in Polish is essential for local operations, German language skills beneficial
• Additional language skills are a plus
  
  

Additional Information

Grow your career at Santen

A career at Santen is an opportunity to make a difference. Through our long-term vision outlined in Santen 2030, we are committed to be a Social Innovator - addressing the social and economic needs of people with visual impairments. We have team members around the world using their diverse talents to unlock new modalities and drive innovations for patient outcomes, education and treatment. At Santen, we believe in empowering all our team members with flexible ways of working and a highly inclusive work environment.

The Santen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building diverse teams and ensuring a safe and inclusive physical and virtual workplace for every one of our team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, role requirements and individual qualifications regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin/ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/ expression, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require any kind of accommodation during our recruitment process, please let the recruiter from our team know.