HR Expert - HR Reporting & Data Governance

Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese multinational and worldwide the biggest producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology.
DENV is Daikin’s sales, development, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa  comprising headquarter offices in Brussels and Oostende, 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.
Daikin Europe Business Support (DEBS) is a branch of DENV located in Warsaw. As a competency center we aim at being one of the driving forces behind the processes transformation: optimization, standardization and automation in the areas of supply, service, master data, controlling, financial reporting and HR.

The EMEA HR Process Owner for HR Reporting & Data Governance is accountable for defining, monitoring, and continuously improving HR data and reporting processes across EMEA. This role ensures data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with internal standards and external regulations, enabling reliable analytics and insights for strategic decision-making.
Acting as the central point of coordination between divers HR teams, IT, and business stakeholders located across EMEA, the role drives consistency in HR data management practices, develops reporting frameworks, and supports change management to embed a data-driven way of working across the organization.

As part of the EMEA HR CoE ambition, you will drive change and innovation in people-and organisation- related policies and practices, providing future-proof solutions & best practices in order to develop and support the realisation of both business’ and HR’ goals.
As part of a team of HR Experts, you will work in our office in Warsaw, Poland and you will have the opportunity to travel to other European premises when needed. 

Key Responsibilities:

HR Data Governance
-Set up, implement, and maintain HR data governance standards across EMEA.
-Ensure system readiness for increased reporting requirements (e.g., Equal Pay Directive compliance) in close collaboration with the HRIS team.
-Collaborate with other EMEA HR Process Owners to ensure alignment on data definitions and methodologies, leveraging their business context and expertise to guarantee consistency and relevance across all reporting and workforce planning processes.

Dashboards & Reporting
-Develop and maintain EMEA manpower dashboards for diverse HR teams and business leaders across EMEA to support daily team management.
-Ensure timely and accurate delivery of reports and KPI tracking.
-Embed insights into the EMEA HR team’s way of working for strategic workforce planning.

Change Management
-Align diverse HR teams and business stakeholders across EMEA on standard definitions and reporting practices.
-Define access rights, build competence, and instill discipline in local teams for consistent data usage.

Required Profile:
Education & Skills 
-Degree in HR, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related field.
-Advanced knowledge in Excel and Power BI and proficiency in HR data systems and tools (e.g. SAP, Successfactors, Workday).
-Experience with automation and process optimization is a plus. (Tacit)
-Knowledge of HR principles, functions, methods and best practices. 

Experience 
-3 to 5 years – preferably in HR – with exposure to reporting, data governance, and process improvement.
-Proven track record in international environments and corporate settings.
-Experience working in a matrix organization. 

Competencies 
-Excellent command of English (written and spoken). 
-Strong analytical and data management skills with problem-solving abilities.
-Excellent communication and consultation skills.
-Continuous improvement mindset.
-Ability to balance technical requirements with business needs.
-Strong change management skills and ability to lead transformation projects with a flexible mindset and a  “we can do attitude”. 
-Self-starter, autonomous, and able to work independently. 
-Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. 

What We Offer:

-Professional development in a fast-growing branch of an international manufacturing and trading company
-Annual performance bonus based on performance appraisal
-Christmas bonus
-Health insurance (your contribution is only 1 PLN/month)
-Group Life and Disability Insurance (your contribution is only 1 PLN/month)
-Sports and culture card with Kafeteria system (your contribution is only 13 PLN/ month)
-Business travel insurance (occasional trips to Belgium will be required)
-Team and integration budget
-Flexible start time, between 7:30 and 10:00 am
-Hybrid work model (2HO per week)
-Discount on Daikin products (50-55%)
-Access to internal training platform
-English language classes

Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People. 

Good climate starts with people 
Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.