HR Specialist, Spanish Speaker

Responsibilities

• Support local UPM units in various administrative tasks related to the employment life cycle and benefits
• Co-operate with HR business partners at UPM's mills and office sites and external stakeholders e.g. payroll or benefits providers
• Provide advice to employees or managers related to HR processes, policies, and questions using ServiceNow, phone and chat
• Maintain personal, employment, compensation and benefit related data updated in HR system (Workday)
• Prepare HR documents and reports
• Participate in additional HR projects and initiatives based on current need, your interests and skills

Requirements

• You have a bachelor's degree (or higher) or equivalent in a relevant field of study
• You communicate fluently in English and Spanish (role can be adjusted to your language skills and experience). Knowledge of other languages, e.g. German, Finnish, Estonian, Russian, Polish or French are considered an asset
• You ideally have previous HR experience or interest in developing in this area
• You are comfortable working with various software and systems
• You are committed to delivering high-quality service and ensuring stakeholders' satisfaction
• You have solid communication skills and a positive attitude
• You demonstrate accuracy and attention to details
• This is what we offer to you
• Meaningful job - We are proud of what we do. Our work highlights the expertise of our personnel, the high quality of our products and the company's values.
• Inspired and motivated teams - We have highly skilled workforce. We are a multifaceted, international organization that works as a team to achieve our shared goals.
• Responsibility for people and environment - Our ethical principles embrace people as well as the environment. We are always aiming to build a more sustainable future.
• Comprehensive onboarding and development opportunities - We provide you with the knowledge you need to perform well in your role and to feel like a part of the team, you can also take part in additional assignments and learn new valuable skills.
• Attractive benefits package - UPM's benefits package includes private medical health care, life insurance, sport's card, budget for external training, holiday bonus, company phone also for private use.
• Flexible work arrangements - Employing a hybrid model, our employees can split their working time between their home and the office. We support flexible working hours within agreed frame. Our office and ways of working are adjusted to meet the highest safety standards.
• Additional information about the position
• This position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work from home with regular on-site collaboration in Eximius Park in Zabierzów, Kraków area.
• As this role involves collaboration with employees in the Americas, HR Specialists are required to be available for late shifts from 2 PM to 10 PM. You should be prepared to work 2 to 3 late shifts per week.
• The position holder will report to Manager, HRSC Reward & Career Changes, Service Manager Employee and Manager Support
• How to apply
• Please apply via the link above and attach your CV latest August 8 , 2026 . Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applicati

Benefits

Additional Information

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers We are now looking for an HR Specialist, Spanish Speaker to join our Reward and Career Changes team in UPM HR Services, Business Hub Poland in Kraków. Greetings from your future colleague "Working as an HR Specialist in the HR Services is a really rewarding and varied experience. You get the chance to collaborate with employees and HR partners across different regions-especially the USA and Uruguay-which brings a nice international perspective, opportunities to build your skills, and involvement in meaningful projects with dedicated and supportive colleagues. The team environment is friendly and collaborative, with people always willing to help and support each other. Combined with strong teamwork and a warm, comfortable office atmosphere, it makes HRS a great place to grow both professionally and personally." - Maria Charytanowicz, Specialist, HR

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