Employee Relations Advisor

At Fresenius Medical Care, we’re dedicated to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease through innovative, high-quality products and treatments. Our vision—“Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.”—guides everything we do. With over 110,000 people working across 3,700 dialysis centers and 39 manufacturing sites worldwide, we provide direct patient care through our Care Delivery network, develop and supply medical products, therapies, digital solutions via Care Enablement, and accelerate transformation through our FME Reignite strategy. Our values drive us: We Care for our patients, each other, and our communities. We Connect across teams and borders to deliver excellence together. And we Commit to doing things the right way, growing with purpose, and leading kidney care with innovation and compassion.
Goal of function: As an Employee Relations Advisor, lead and manage Employee Relations activities in Poland by providing expert guidance on employee issues, performance management, policy interpretation, and labor relations matters. Act as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, conduct investigations, engage with Works Councils and Unions, and collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and Shared Services to ensure consistent application of company policies, compliance with labor regulations, and effective resolution of complex workforce and stakeholder issues. This is an individual contributor role with broad cross-functional partnership responsibilities across the business and may require occasional travel (10-30%) to support employees and business needs.
Your Responsibilities:
Provide expert advice and coaching on employee relations matters, including performance, workplace concerns, policies, employment separations, and high-risk cases
Lead complex and confidential HR, compliance, ethics, human rights, and legal investigations
Partner with Works Councils and Unions, supporting negotiations, contract management, and collective bargaining requirements
Ensure compliance with labor regulations, company policies, and union agreements while promoting fair and consistent employee treatment
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Human Rights, and other key stakeholders on employee relations matters
Guide managers on performance improvement plans, progressive discipline, and documentation practices
Identify root causes of employee concerns, support engagement initiatives, and facilitate conflict resolution
Manage cases in line with service-level agreements, ensuring timely resolution, accurate documentation, reporting, and escalation of sensitive issues
Deliver training, coaching, and guidance to managers on performance management, conflict resolution, harassment prevention, and other HR topics
Provide crisis management and emergency response support to employees
Conduct exit interviews when required and support other employee relations activities as assigned
Your Profile:
8+ years of Employee Relations and HR experience, with strong knowledge of polish employment law and labor relations
Experience with Works Councils and Unions is an advantage
Proven ability to manage multiple complex cases and competing priorities while delivering timely, effective resolutions
Resilient and confident in handling sensitive situations and conducting difficult conversations
Strong collaborator who builds relationships, influences stakeholders, and drives shared solutions across all organizational levels
Proficient in HR systems (e.g., case management tools, Workday) and Microsoft Office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including fluency in English
Strong business acumen combined with deep HR expertise
Demonstrates the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism
Healthcare industry experience is an advantage
Our Offer for you:
There is a lot you can discover at Fresenius Medical Care, regardless in which field you are an expert and how much experience you have - all dedicated to your professional journey.
Medicover Sport - sports benefit program for employees
Medicover Health - healthcare program for employees
Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFŚS)
Glasses reimbursement of up to PLN 500
Special Employee Referral Program - referral bonus starting from PLN 4,000 for successful employee recommendations
Another Year Together – annual recognition program celebrating your work anniversary with us
Hybrid working model
Flexible working hours
English Language Learning Support - access to an online learning platform and group conversation classes