HR Generalist (M/F)

LIPTON Teas and Infusions is the world's largest tea business with a remarkable portfolio of over 30 world-class brands, including iconic names like Lipton, PG Tips, TAZO, Brooke Bond, and B-Corp certified Pukka and T2. Based in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries, we pioneer innovative, premium and sustainable teas and infusions to delight our consumers daily. Our commitment is to drive the entire tea industry upwards and create value for all and the planet, from farmers to consumers, retailers, team members, partners, and shareholders. We take a long-term approach, investing in innovative and sustainable practices that deliver responsible growth, with a keen focus on meeting the needs of our customers and consumers, protecting the environment, and making a positive impact on people's lives.

HR Generalist

Warsaw, Poland | Fixed-term contract 18 months (maternity cover)

We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist / HR Operations Specialist to join our People & Organization team in Warsaw to support the Lipton Sales & Marketing Organization.  

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across a broad HR scope, combining operational excellence with exposure to strategic HR processes and projects in an international environment.

Your responsibilities

 Employee lifecycle & HR operations

• Manage E2E employee lifecycle processes, including hiring, changes, and offboarding, and maintain accurate HR data in systems.


• Prepare and manage HR documentation (contracts, amendments, employment-related documents),


• Collaborate closely with external payroll provider and internal GBS team in India,

 Recruitment & onboarding

• Support recruitment processes in cooperation with Talent Acquisition and Line Managers,


• Coordinate offers and candidate documentation,


• Ensure smooth onboarding experience for new hires.

Benefits & employee support

• Manage employee queries related to benefits,


• Cooperate with benefits providers (implementation, optimization, changes),


• Support processes related to employee absences (e.g. long-term sick leave).

HR processes (cyclical)

• Support performance management, salary review, and talent review processes,


• Coordinate engagement survey and follow-up actions,


• Partner with managers in implementing people-related initiatives,

• Support organizational and process improvements,

Social fund (ZFŚS)

• Manage the company social fund in line with Polish regulations,


• Cooperate with employee representatives and oversee related processes.

Reporting & compliance

• Prepare HR reports (headcount, turnover, people co.sts),


• Monitor labor law changes and support implementation within the organization,


• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures

What we are looking for

• 4–6+ years of experience in HR (HR Generalist / HR Operations roles),


• Strong knowledge of Polish labor law,


• Experience working with an external payroll provider,


• Solid understanding of HR processes (recruitment, onboarding, performance, rewards),


• High level of autonomy, ownership, and attention to detail,


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills,


• Fluency in English (working in an international environment).

What’s in it for you: 

• A broad and impactful HR role with a high level of ownership


• Exposure to international HR processes and stakeholders


• Opportunity to contribute to HR projects and organizational change


• Collaboration with an experienced and supportive P&O team


• Competitive benefits package

Our benefits package includes:    

• Yearly salary review and annual bonus based on company’s results and individual performance    

• Private medical care and employer‑paid life insurance    

• Monthly MyBenefit cafeteria points and holiday reimbursement    

• Two separate retirement pension plans    

• Access to discounted company products    

• Employee referral rewards up to 3,000 PLN    

• Structured onboarding and continuous learning opportunities    

• Cross‑functional collaboration with global teams    

What to expect from us:  

We know that the whole recruitment process can be stressful, so we promise to make it as straightforward as possible. Our process is usually 2-3 stages (depending on the seniority of the role) and we are aiming to review every CV within 2 weeks.   

We are an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. We are interested in every individual bringing their whole self to work and this includes you!   

A GDPR clause (for Poland):  

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data contained in your CV and application documents for the purposes of this recruitment process, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation). Your data will be processed only for the duration of this recruitment unless you provide separate consent for future recruitment processes.