Senior Strategic People & Business Partner (m/f/d) (contract for replacement)

JOIN OUR TEAM

As an experienced and driven Senior Strategic People & Business Partner, you will support our leaders in the Warsaw office and be responsible for end-to-end management of people projects, processes and policies. You will be providing strategic advice on eye level to the leadership in your area of responsibility on all people related topics and initiate and implement required people initiatives to drive organisational effectiveness and develop a positive working environment. This role reports to the Team Lead People & Business Partner in Munich, and is located in Warsaw.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• advise leaders on critical people matters, acting as a trusted and strategic sparring partner
• take overall responsibility for all People & Culture topics in the supported areas, translating strategic goals into tailored P&C initiatives
• co-create the vision, strategic direction, and short- and long-term goals of the P&BP team in Warsaw
• lead change initiatives, contribute to organisational development, and implement strategies aligned with business goals
• closely collaborate with local and global People & Culture teams, including the direct supervision of one Junior People & Business Partner
• design and implement People & Culture projects, policies, processes, and tools to drive organisational effectiveness
• support and facilitate People & Culture activities, including onboarding, development, leadership coaching, employee lifecycle feedback, engagement, and recognition
• proactively analyse People & Culture key figures to identify trends and drive people-related decisions

YOU COME WITH

• several years of experience in a business-driven business partner role within an international e-commerce company
• strong ownership, entrepreneurial and holistic thinking, and an understanding of People & Culture as an enabler for business success
• willingness to go the extra mile in a dynamic, demanding work environment
• ability to understand Westwing’s strategy and organisational needs, deriving relevant people decisions
• strong knowledge of Polish labour law
• excellent English skills
• experience in leading a small team
• a sense of urgency, a can-do attitude, and a self-directed approach
• passion for the People & Culture profession
• empathy, well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• experience collaborating with external partners, such as temporary agencies

WHY WESTWING

Aside from our awesome team and shared purpose we offer a variety of additional benefits. Come work with us and get:

• an inspiring, international, informal and nonpolitical environment for you to take ownership and grow your career
• a unique culture based on trust, support, and collaboration where we foster open communication with our biweekly Company All-Hands, feedback channels, and regular Q&A sessions
• flexible working mode
• up to 4 weeks temporary work-from-anywhere per year
• 20 to 26 days of paid vacation per year
• a beautiful, centrally located and dog-friendly office with free beverages, open spaces and sunny terrace
• 40% off Westwing Collection in our shop, 25% off all third-party brands, 10% family & friends voucher, Westwing Vouchers for special occasions
• regular and legendary company and team events like Movie Nights, Summer Parties, and more
• health and wellbeing offerings including sports membership, private health care and life insurance

ABOUT US

Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 13 European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 497 million in 2024. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.

Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.

Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.

Department

People & Culture