GPS EMEA HR Advisor (Benefits)

Our Company

Hitachi Digital is the fastest-growing division of Hitachi Group, leading digital transformation. We are key to the company’s strategy to become a global player in digital transformation. Our group includes GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, and Hitachi Vantara, offering full support across the digital lifecycle. We combine domain knowledge with digital capabilities to create real-world impact for customers and society. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and passion – you don’t need to meet every requirement to apply.

The Team

This role is based in Poland, Krakow. It involves supporting local HR processes and remotely handling offboarding, leave management, and employee lifecycle changes across the EMEA region. You will work in a cross-country setup, collaborating virtually with HR teams in various countries.

Position purpose

• Focus on employee experience and operational excellence.


• Build relationships across functions to ensure high-quality service.

Key responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension plan, etc.).


• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefit eligibility and policy interpretation.


• Process new hire enrollments, life event changes, and terminations.


• Collaborate with payroll, GPS Centers, and vendors to resolve discrepancies.


• Support annual open enrollment activities (communications and reporting).


• Verify benefit invoices for accuracy before payment submission.


• Ensure compliance with internal policies and local labor laws.


• Generate reports for audit purposes.


• Monitor payroll deadlines and prevent post-deadline adjustments.


• Prepare reports on absence trends, PTO accrual, time tracking, and utilization.


• Update Knowledge Base articles and process documentation.


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within GPS Team.


• Review and reconcile vendor invoices for accuracy.


• Participate in HR projects to standardize and improve processes.


• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.

Key stakeholders

• GPS Centers


• HRBP


• TR


• Payroll


• Vendors

Competencies required

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).


• Experience in employee benefits administration, preferably in shared services or corporate HR.


• Customer Focus – strong service-oriented mindset.


• Continuous Improvement – proactive approach to process enhancements.


• Discretion & Confidentiality – ability to handle sensitive information.


• Operational Excellence – organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Team Player – collaborate effectively in a geographically dispersed team.


• Analytical Thinking – ability to interpret complex data and trends.


• Problem-Solving – provide practical, compliant solutions.


• Time Management & Planning – prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.


• Communication & Interpersonal Skills – excellent English (upper-intermediate).


• Technical Proficiency – MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), HRIS systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HR) is a plus.

About Us

We are a global team of 1000 experts delivering Social Innovation through the One Hitachi initiative. We combine 110 years of innovation with shaping the digital future. At Hitachi Digital, you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community creating a digital future.

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