HR People Partner (maternity cover):

Job Summary 

As an HR People Partner, you will be at the heart of our people experience—empowering leaders, supporting employees, and bringing HR initiatives to life where they matter most: on the ground. In this role, you will be an advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics, providing coaching and support on a regular basis and offering expert guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws and policies, workforce planning, and change initiatives. Your work will directly shape a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem-solving, you’ll ensure our people feel heard, supported, and set up for success every day. 

Key responsibilities 

People Leader Empowerment 

• Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standards. 

• Coach and support People Leaders for complex issues. 

• Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive culture. 

Employee Experience Focus 

• Foster a positive culture by embedding GE Vernova values in local HR initiatives; focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience. 

• Represent the employee voice by sharing employee insights and people data with HR Business Partners and People Leaders.   

Local Support & Employee Relations 

• Proactively manage employee relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize the escalation of issues 

• Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations/laws/policies, while providing people leaders with the appropriate level of support needed for effective decision-making 

HR Strategy & HR Process Activation 

• Support local HR projects and change initiatives with on-the-ground expertise. 

• Execute and support People Leaders and employees with various HR initiatives across the talent lifecycle including culture and new HR process introductions. 

Employee Engagement & Psychological Risks 

• Supporting People Leaders in implementing engagement strategies within their teams. Coaching People Leaders on creating an engaging work environment.

• HR People Partners will identify and mitigate psychosocial risks within their client groups and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement programs to address those risks. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in HR, Labor Law or related fields.

• Fluent Hungarian and English knowledge.

• Significant work experience in Human Resources function with responsibilities such as employee relations, labor law, recruiting, compensation, employee development.

• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment.

• ​Detail-oriented with excellent organizational & documentation skills 

• Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality  

Desired Characteristics: 

• Extensive understanding and knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements with demonstrated experience in application of HR policies. 

• Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement.