Head of HR Digital Architecture, Data and Employee Journeys Excellence

Polpharma Group is building a modern, data-driven HR function across its operations in Warsaw, Poland, aiming to enhance employee experiences and business growth through technology, data governance, and digital transformation.

• Master’s degree or equivalent in HR, Business, Information Systems, Data, Digital Transformation, Engineering, or related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in HR technology, HR operations, employee experience, data governance, process improvement, or digital transformation.
• Proven track record in defining HR technology strategies and delivering integrated solutions in complex or multinational organizations.
• Experience leading HR technology strategy and transformation initiatives using modern HR platforms, ideally Workday.
• Strong expertise in HR data governance, reporting, analytics, dashboard development, and data quality management.
• Experience in designing and governing end-to-end employee and manager journeys, service design, and process optimization.
• Experience leading large-scale HR transformation, process excellence, and employee journey initiatives with measurable impact.
• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams and leaders.
• Experience driving automation and AI-enabled transformation programs including governance, change management, adoption, and risk management.
• Experience managing strategic vendors, implementation partners, budgets, and complex portfolios.
• Strong understanding of data privacy, information security, compliance, and governance in HR environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across business and corporate functions.
• Fluent in English.

• Define and lead Group-wide HR technology strategy and digital roadmap.
• Build and evolve integrated HR systems ensuring scalability, security, and user experience.
• Assess and prioritize simplification, integration, modernization, or retirement of HR solutions.
• Establish and oversee HR data governance, quality, reporting, analytics, and workforce insights.
• Ensure data privacy, security, access management, retention, and compliance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of employee and manager journeys across the employee lifecycle.
• Simplify, standardize, and optimize HR processes and services.
• Use employee feedback and metrics to identify pain points and prioritize improvements.
• Leverage digital solutions, automation, AI, and self-service capabilities for HR transformation.
• Define governance models, process ownership, service standards, controls, and performance measures.
• Lead and develop senior managers responsible for HR Systems Architecture, HR Data & Insights, Employee Journeys & Operations Excellence, and Digital Transformation.
• Manage strategic vendors, budgets, implementation partners, risks, and transformation dependencies.
• Build strong partnerships across HR, Digital/IT, Finance, Legal, Security, Procurement, and business functions to deliver enterprise-wide initiatives.