Senior HR Generalist with Hungarian
Join a leading business process solutions company that leverages industry expertise to drive impact through integrated services.
This is an exciting opportunity within a global, publicly listed organization where you can make a meaningful impact across Hungary and Romania, while collaborating closely with colleagues at the European and global level.
As an Senior HR Generalist, you will act as a trusted partner to both managers and employees, providing expert guidance and operational support throughout the entire employee life cycle. You will ensure compliance with local HR practices and regulations while contributing to the continuous improvement of HR processes and the overall employee experience.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on a variety of HR topics during the entire employment life cycle. Manage the HR processes in partnership with EMEA Shared Services for Talent Acquisition, Service Delivery and Payroll including:
Onboarding
Local accountability for Compensation management leveraging benchmarks and reward frameworks
Employment benefits and regulations
Absenteeism and reintegration
Mobility and flexible work arrangements
Engagement & Retention
Performance Management
Employee Relations, including dispute resolution
Offboarding
2. Ensure compliance with Labor Law and corporate guidelines.
3. Manage HR related projects in close partnership with the business, HR Business Partners and Centers of Excellence, for:
HR Technology implementation
Reward frameworks, job evaluation and recognition programs
Implementation of HR regulations and solutions
Deploying initiatives to drive employee engagement and development
Experience
Degree or equivalent in human resources, law, business management or relevant subject
At least 4+ years’ operational and advisory HR experience within a similar role
Excellent verbal and written proficiency in Hungarian, Romanian, and English is required.
Solid knowledge of employment regulations for Hungary and Romania is essential
Proven track record in managing projects
Preferably worked within a global company
Working within the technology industry or professional services is advantageous
Previous experience of working within a complex matrix organization is an advantage
Working with a HR Technology is essential, preferably Workday
Competence with the MS Office suite including MS Teams and Copilot
Attributes:
High-level communication skills to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders
In depth knowledge of HR practices and regulations in Hungary and Romania
Always maintains confidentiality and acts with personal and professional integrity
Builds credible relationships with stakeholders through trust, teamwork and leadership
Drives results through effective stakeholder management in an international environment
Demonstrates self-confidence to express their own view and challenge the status quo
Demonstrates an ability to work well with competing priorities, managing timelines to deliver on objectives and commitments
Works well independently as well as part of a team
Our Offer:
Room for personal development through external, internal training tools and learning and development program #GROW. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow in our caring and inclusive culture where you can belong
Yearly performance bonus based on your seniority
Referral bonus, meal vouchers, monthly allowance, gift vouchers twice a year
Corporate Health Insurance
Mindfulness and Wellbeing programs (Wellbeats, MyQuillibrium, Compsych, Mind & Body webinars)
Up to 28 days of annual leave based on seniority
We have a strong Work from Home culture and take into consideration punctual needs and more
Flexible working schedule. You’ll find the flexibility for balance in your life
Being part of Wolters Kluwer you will contribute to the development of our own products and software solutions. Together with our customers, we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world
- Department
- HR
- Locations
- Cluj-Napoca
Colleagues
About Sales Consulting
As a leading provider of Human Resources consulting services in Transylvania, we deliver regional coverage and specialized expertise across four core areas: recruitment and selection, personnel leasing, assessment centers and HR consultancy. With a strong and consistent presence on the Romanian market, we continue to consolidate our position through a strategic commitment to continuous improvement and alignment with evolving business needs.
Our success is founded on the professionalism of our services, the multidisciplinary capabilities of our consulting team, and the long-standing partnerships we maintain with clients who rely on our support in navigating complex HR challenges.
We collaborate with organizations across a broad range of industries, including IT&C, automotive, outsourcing, pharmaceutical, banking, FMCG and others, building sustainable, long-term relationships that contribute to their organizational growth.
Guided by the principles of client orientation, teamwork, flexibility, excellence, dedication, and responsibility, we remain focused on delivering measurable value and consistently high-quality services to our partners.