Job Description

Job Posting

#BETHEDIFFERENCE

If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us.

Join us, at Wolters Kluwer, and be part of a dynamic global technology company that makes a difference every day. We’re innovators with impact. We provide expert software & information solutions that the world’s leading professionals rely on, in the moments that matter most.

You’ll be supported by collaborative colleagues who share a purpose. We are 21,000 people unique in our dreams, life stories, abilities, and passions who come together every day with one ambition: to make a difference.​ We do our best work together, connecting to create new innovations with impact.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity within a global, publicly listed organization where you can make a meaningful impact across Hungary 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:

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

• Ensure compliance with Labor Law and corporate guidelines.

• 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

• Utilizes highly developed communication skills, including excellent verbal and written Hungarian, Romanian and English.

• 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

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Full-time, permanent employment

• Potential for immediate start

• A day off for volunteer work

• Hybrid working model – two office days per week

• Laptop, mobile phone

• Modern working conditions

• Annual bonus system and cafeteria

• Open, supportive organization

• Continuous learning and development

• Parking availability

• Covered bike storage

• Sports and shower facilities

• Life and accident insurance

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.