HR Manager

HR Manager / HR Business Partner CFO Function & HR | CZ/SK + UK scope At Eurowag, HR is not an administrative layer. It is a strategic lever. We are looking for an experienced HR Manager / HRBP to partner closely with our CFO function and our own HR team. Yes — HR for HR. Which means high expectations, high transparency, and zero hiding behind process. On top of that, this role will also carry responsibility for our UK population. This is a role for someone who enjoys complexity, influence, and real business impact. Requirements Strategic Business Partnering · Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO function and HR leadership (excluding ExCo) · Ensure HR strategy is tightly linked to business strategy (FTE planning, org design, structure evolution) · Translate business needs into people solutions that are pragmatic and scalable · Drive organization development and support transformation initiatives HR for HR · Challenging us when we drift from our own standards · Ensuring performance management, succession, and talent processes are lived — not just documented · Being a sounding board for senior HR leaders · Raising the bar on what “good” looks like · This is a partnership of equals. UK Scope · Own HR agenda for the UK population · Advise managers on UK labour law and employee relations matters · Ensure compliance and smooth handling of organizational changes in line with local legislation Change & Transformation · Act as a change agent within assigned functions · Partner with leaders on restructuring, workforce planning, and cultural shifts · Drive adoption of HR tools and processes · Ensure strong execution of engagement survey, performance cycles, and succession planning Talent & Leadership · Challenge and calibrate performance ratings · Lead succession planning discussions · Support leadership development in cooperation with Talent · Work closely with TA to secure strong pipelines and smart hiring decisions Operational Excellence · Ensure HR KPIs are delivered · Implement COE methodologies effectively · Guarantee audit readiness and policy compliance · Provide accurate reporting and data-driven insights · Continuously look for ways to streamline and reduce manual work Responsibilities We are looking for a strong HR professional who: · Has 10+ years of HR experience, ideally in a true HRBP / generalist role · Has experience with transformation and change management · Is fluent in English and native in Czech or Slovak · Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment Skills That Matter · Strong stakeholder management — able to challenge senior leaders constructively · Ability to build trust quickly and sustainably · High level of ownership and accountability · Attention to detail without losing the bigger picture · Emotional resilience and confidence under pressure · Coaching mindset · Structured, but not bureaucratic Why This Role Is Different You will be partnering with: · The CFO function — data-driven, performance-oriented, demanding · The HR function — experienced professionals who know HR inside out That means credibility is key. You need to: · Be able to stand your ground · Bring strong business acumen · Combine structure with empathy · Balance compliance with pragmatism What You Can Expect From Us · High visibility and real influence · A business that is evolving and scaling · Space to shape how HR works, not just maintain it · A team that expects quality — and gives trust Benefits WHY JOIN US? EW is diverse, disruptive, and still evolving; we choose newcomers by skill and whether they can be honest colleagues through shared values. What's more, you will have an opportunity to influence the direction of our company through your ideas. WE TAKE GOOD CARE OF PEOPLE, AND OUR BENEFITS ARE A PERFECT PROOF OF THAT: · Paid holidays - up to 10 years‘ experience 25 days · Paid leave for volunteering towards a good cause or charity of your choice. · 3 health days per year · Referral Rewards through our 'Go Far' scheme. · Philanthropy project: a personal donation budget towards a charity or good cause of your choice · Outside office hours, we regularly love to meet at informal gatherings over a glass of wine and have fun at team events. OUR CULTURE & VALUES: To learn more about our culture, values and our mission visit our career page on the company website - www.eurowag.com/en/company/career Join Us on a journey to Go Far!