HR Manager / P&C Manager

Location: Pravenec, Slovakia (On-site, occasional home office)
Reports to: People & Culture Director, Region East
Team Size: 1 Business Partner, 1 Generalist, 2 Administrators/Specialists, (Payroll outsourced)

Position Purpose
The People & Culture (P&C) Manager is a key leadership role responsible for managing and developing human resource functions at the plant level. As a vital member of the local Management Team and Region East leadership team, the P&C Manager oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, learning and development, payroll, and organizational culture.

This role ensures that people strategies align with company culture, safety, and organizational objectives, particularly during periods of knowledge transfer and transformation. The P&C Manager is crucial in driving organizational change, enhancing company culture, and ensuring HR strategies support business priorities and safety initiatives.

P&C Manager will focus on stabilizing and strengthening the HR function—ensuring it fully supports business operations while preparing for long-term growth. Experience in an industrial or production environment is essential, along with a proven ability to lead change management initiatives, particularly in cultural transformation and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and develop a P&C team of five, fostering growth and excellence.
• Act as a coach and advisor to local managers on people matters and employee development.

Talent Management

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, including workforce planning, candidate selection, interviews, and contract management.
• Execute regional talent activities such as People Reviews, ADD, Engage, Merit, and Bonus cycles.
• Drive employee retention through career path development, promotion reviews, and succession planning.

Employee Engagement and Culture

• Strengthen workplace culture by collaborating with managers to boost employee engagement and align with company values.
• Lead initiatives to enhance employer branding and ensure a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Implement strategies and activities to attract top talent and retain current employees.

Learning and Development (L&D)

• Develop and execute learning and development programs aligned with business needs.
• Promote continuous learning and career development opportunities for employees.

Compensation and Benefits (Comp&Ben)

• Refine and optimize compensation and benefits programs to attract, motivate, and retain talent.
• Proficiency in using payroll management software (HOUR)
• Experience in managing end-to-end payroll processing, including employee data validation, timesheet approvals, and pay calculations.

Operational Efficiency and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, collective agreements, and company policies.
• Continuously improve and optimize P&C processes, driving simplicity and efficiency.
• Utilize data and analytics to create impactful reporting and inform decision-making.
• Manage internal communication to ensure timely and accurate information sharing.

Organizational Change and Continuous Improvement

• Lead P&C transformation activities in the region to support scalability and growth.
• Drive organizational change by implementing projects that enhance employee well-being and operational performance.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, providing solutions and support.
• Collaborate with functional managers to manage and develop employees at the local level.
• Participate in regional projects and provide consultancy, reports, and data for group-level needs.

Required Competencies

• Leadership and Coaching: Proven experience in leading teams, coaching managers, and driving development.
• Project and Change Management: Skilled in managing change and executing HR projects effectively.
• Strategic and Tactical Mindset: Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent ability to build trust, manage stakeholders, and communicate effectively.
• Cultural Awareness: Strong understanding of organizational culture and intercultural dynamics.
• Analytical Thinking: Proficiency in using data and metrics for decision-making and reporting.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Demonstrates reliability, resilience, and readiness for change.
• ​HR Expertise: Strong knowledge of labor laws, unions and collective agreement processes

• Company car for private use
• 13th salary
• Occasional Home office
• Flexible working hours
• Lunches on company premises