People Business Advisor

SkyHive

SkyHive

People & HR

Kraków, Poland

Posted on May 18, 2026
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People Business Advisor

This role is Hybrid, Krakow Office

The People Business Advisor (PBA) will have a key role in leading People Management initiatives across EMEA that include country specific expertise in employment law and performance management. Through a comprehensive understanding of HR and HR process they will take the lead or collaborative position in key programs in the region such as Compensation Cycles, Quarterly Development Conversations, Organisational Change and restructuring processes and internal mobility in collaboration with Talent Acquisition. The PBA will effectively advise and support across the business to ensure all People Programs are implemented and deployed consistently across the business while also driving efficiency and creating a great experience for all Cornerstars.

The ideal candidate will have at least Five years’ experience in HR process, policies, procedures supporting mid to large size remote-based employee populations. Demonstrated success at partnering with Business Leadership, executing on strategic initiatives, implementing programs, a strong attention to detail, interpersonal skills and excellent communication style with an ability to influence will be critical for this role. The PBA will not only be imperative as Cornerstone scales as an organisation but as we continue to lead out with best in class practices for our employees.

In this role you will.......

  • Model Cornerstone’s Core Values and infuse them in all People programs, projects and individual and team actions through an employee-first approach
  • Promote an inclusive environment in which people are valued for their differences and treated with respect
  • Provide clear and transparent guidance to empower people related decisions that drive our business forward.
  • Provide counsel, advice and resolutions on employee relations issues, grievances, performance, assessments and improvement plans.
  • Work to proactively identify, prevent, and resolve complex employee relations issues in a thorough, timely and objective manner.
  • Directly lead or support the administration of Talent Management programs including but not limited to compensation cycles, employee relations; disputes and investigations; performance management and compliance.
  • Collaborate and/or execute on Talent Programs owned by other groups including but not limited to effective On/offboarding, time off management, benefits,facilities, immigration, compliance, reporting, Talent reviews, DEI and engagement surveys.
  • Attend and participate in disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures and local employment laws and regulations while recommending best practices.
  • Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
  • Continually maintain deep knowledge of HR policy, legal and regulatory requirements and advise the business accordingly.
  • Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
  • Collaborate with Center of Excellences (COEss) and People Business Partners (PBPs) on methodology and execution to improve existing or develop new People programs.
  • Collaborate as a key stakeholder in the design, implementation and management of the employment lifecycle
  • Consideration for privacy and security obligations
  • Other special projects or duties as assigned

Scope

  • This role does not manage people
  • This role reports to the Manager, People Business Advisory EMEA.
  • In order to effectively fulfil this position, the PBA must work extensively with divisional leaders and senior leaders where necessary across multiple locations in EMEA and globally.
  • They must also collaborate with global People leaders and work in partnership across the People Team.

You've got what it takes if you have.....

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated progressive Human Resource Generalist or Human Resource Business Partner experience.
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience with HR operations, process and business leader partnering in a mid to large organization.
  • Experience leading and supporting performance management and employee relations with a thorough understanding of Polish labour legislation, compliance with country wide and local employment laws and regulations and other talent management related activities and programs.
  • Analytical and goal oriented with demonstrated experience with HR metrics
  • High degree of business acumen, excellent people management skills, attention to detail, and ability to problem solve and work independently.
  • Fluent Polish
  • High degree of English language written and verbal communication skills

Extra dose of awesome if you have…

  • HR experience ideally within the Tech Industry, working with global companies and distributed teams
  • Supported one or more EMEA country throughout your path
  • MBA or Masters
  • Additional language skills
  • Experience using Talent Management systems. Cornerstone experience or Tech savvy a significant plus.

Our Culture:

Spark Greatness. Shatter Boundaries. Share Success. Are you ready? Because here, right now – is where the future of work is happening. Where curious disruptors and change innovators like you are helping communities and customers enable everyone – anywhere – to learn, grow and advance. To be better tomorrow than they are today.

Who We Are:

Cornerstone powers the potential of organizations and their people to thrive in a changing world. Cornerstone Galaxy, the complete AI-powered workforce agility platform, meets organizations where they are. With Galaxy, organizations can identify skills gaps and development opportunities, retain and engage top talent, and provide multimodal learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of the modern workforce. More than 7,000 organizations and 100 million+ users in 180+ countries and in nearly 50 languages use Cornerstone Galaxy to build high-performing, future-ready organizations and people today.

Total Rewards:

At Cornerstone, we are dedicated to inspiring excellence and pushing boundaries in everything we do. Our compensation strategy is based on three fundamental principles: equitable pay, market-driven research, and skill-based appraisals. As part of our mission to share success and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world, the listed salary range is just one element of Cornerstone’s comprehensive compensation package. This compensation package may also include annual bonuses, short- and program-specific awards depending on the role, and a comprehensive benefit offering. The disclosed salary range reflects the geographic differential based on the location of the position if applicable. The starting salary for the successful applicant will depend on several job-related factors, including education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, and market demands. This range is based on a full-time position and may be adjusted in the future. Join us in shaping the future of work — tomorrow, together. Experience flexibility and empowerment in your career at Cornerstone. The BASE salary range for this position is: 118500 - 189600 PLN.

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