HR Director - Poland

Cineverse is a global streaming technology and entertainment company with one of the world's largest portfolios of owned and operated streaming channels, all powered by its advanced, proprietary technology platform. Cineverse currently features enthusiast brands for subscription video on demand (SVOD), advertising-based video on demand (AVOD) and free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels. Cineverse entertains consumers around the globe by providing premium feature film and television series, enthusiast streaming channels and technology services to some of the world's largest media, retail and technology companies. For more information, please visit www.cineverse.com .

Matchpoint is an award-winning, AI-powered, automated media supply chain that transforms how media and entertainment companies manage and deliver streaming video assets. It was developed to address the challenges facing studios and content owners due to rising costs, complexity, and scale, by replacing manual, labor-intensive workflows with an intelligent, end-to-end system that works across hundreds of global FAST, AVOD, SVOD and CTV platforms via the product suite – Dispatch (content onboarding and delivery), Blueprint (app building), and Insights (analytics) – which provides real-time control, transparency, scalability, and operational efficiency. With the recent additions of Giant Worldwide and IndiCue, Matchpoint uniquely combines automation, enterprise-level execution, and advertising technology – going beyond traditional infrastructure to provide enhanced monetization, real-time content optimization, and high-volume distribution.

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on HR Director in Poland to build, scale, and lead our people operations in Poland with opportunities to support broader European expansion. This role will be responsible for establishing and managing a compliant, high-performing workforce while partnering closely with global leadership to support rapid growth and operational excellence. This is a critical leadership position for someone who thrives in building HR infrastructure from the ground up while simultaneously supporting an existing employee base.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute workforce planning strategies to support business growth in Poland

Identify hiring needs, define organizational structure, and support recruiting efforts

Scale HR processes to support both rapid expansion and operational stability

Establish foundational HR systems, processes, and documentation

Create and maintain key employment documents, including: employee handbook, offer letters, employment agreements, and onboarding / offboarding materials

Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best-in-class HR operations

Serve as the in-country expert on Polish labor law and employment regulations. Experience with labor law across other EU countries is a plus

Partner with payroll providers and finance teams to ensure accurate and compliant payroll administration

Ensure full compliance with all statutory requirements, including employment classification, contracts, and filings

Partner with legal counsel and vendors as needed to maintain compliance

Manage employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, and performance issues

Support leadership in creating a positive, high-performing culture

Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees

Collaborate with US team to design, and thereafter manage local benefits programs and compensation structures

Provide guidance on and implement company policies, including: time off / leave policies, expense reimbursement policies, employee perks / recognition, workplace standards and practices

Ensure policies align with both global standards and local legal requirements

Act as the primary HR partner for Poland, collaborating with global HR, finance, and leadership teams

Support cross-border workforce initiatives and international expansion efforts

Qualifications

8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or relevant HR certification preferred.

Strong experience building HR infrastructure in new or scaling environments

Deep knowledge of Polish labor law, employment contracts, and compliance requirements

Proven track record managing both HR build-out and ongoing workforce operations

Experience creating HR documentation (handbooks, offer letters, policies) from scratch

Experience supporting entity establishment, EOR transitions, and workforce scaling in Poland

Strong employee relations experience

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Fluency in Polish and English required

Experience supporting multinational or U.S.-based organizations expanding into the European Union

Familiarity with global HR systems and payroll vendors

Cineverse Giant Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate or promote discrimination or harassment of any kind. Cineverse Giant Worldwide does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.