Expats Onboarding and Support Specialist - HR Function

Client Administrative
Location Kraków, Poland
Region Kraków
Offer description

Selvita is a global integrated service provider with laboratories in Poland (Krakow, Poznan, and Wroclaw), Croatia (Zagreb), and offices in Cambridge, UK, as well as the Greater Boston Area and San Francisco Bay Area in the US. Our company is dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions that support our international clients in drug discovery and drug development.

As one of the largest preclinical contract research organizations in Europe, Selvita is driven by a clear mission: to bridge the gap between early drug discovery and the clinical stage of drug development.

At Selvita, we value partnership, excellence, passion, commitment, and integrity. We build strong, collaborative relationships with our clients and commit to the highest standards of quality. We fuel our pursuit of innovative solutions with enthusiasm, advance drug development with focused dedication, and ensure honesty and transparency in all our work.

 As an Expats Onboarding and Support Specialist, you will provide end-to-end support for Selvita’s new international hires who are about to start work in Poland, as well as assist already-settled foreign Selvita employees. We are looking for individuals with high professional competence and strong spoken and written English and Polish skills, who are eager to become a part of the life science world. 

Join us at Selvita, where these values guide our mission to advance drug discovery to the clinical stage of drug development. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Take an active role in all HR processes concerning the life cycle of foreign employees within the organization. This includes managing the relocation process, ensuring compliance with work and residence permit regulations, and facilitating the adaptation of new hires to the workplace culture and environment. 
  • Maintain close cooperation with local authorities regarding matters related to foreign employees, including the Labor Office, Provincial Office, and City Hall, ensuring that all necessary documentation is submitted and compliance with local laws is upheld across all Selvita branches. 
  • Introduction of foreign employees to life in Poland and their ongoing support.  
  • Assistance for expats in different work and life situations, with a solid understanding of their needs and expectations.  
  • Develop and maintain resources and materials that provide information on living and working in Poland. This may include expat guides, FAQs, and online resources that can be easily accessed by new foreign employees.  
  • Organization of different events dedicated to expats in the company. This includes cultural integration activities and social events.  
  • Collaborate with other HR team members and departments to support foreign employees. Work closely with the recruitment and HR teams to ensure a smooth hiring process. 
Your Background
  • Solid knowledge of legalization procedures, foreigners’ rights and obligations, and immigration rules is a must. 
  • Broad understanding of HR processes, especially in recruitment, employee onboarding, engagement, and compensation. 
  • Proficiency in English and Polish.  
  • Fluency in MS Office. 
  • Multitasking and flexibility. 
  • Very strong communication skills. 
  • Team-oriented and proactive person. 
Your Benefits Package
  • Daily cooperation and know-how exchange with experts.  
  • Additional benefits: a prepaid lunch card, private medical care, subsidized sports card, and office fruit provision.  
  • Internal Development initiatives including soft & leadership skills training programs.  
  • Recognition Program.  
  • Employee Referral Program.  
  • English & Polish language courses.   
  • Support & incentive bonus for completing Ph.D.  
  • Support in legalization and relocation package.  
  • Various sports and engagement initiatives. 
Last modified Friday, October 18, 2024