About the Position

Senior HR Business Partner, Czech, Slovakia, Hungary

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Employment Type: Permanent

Grade: 36

Reports to: Central Europe Head of HR (Germany based)

Function: HR

Core Relationships:

Internal: Country General Managers, Local Leadership Teams, People Managers at all levels, Local HR team, Area HR Leadership Team, Area HR community, Area Extended Leadership Team
External: Consultancy companies and advisors

Organization size:

CZ: 200+ HC
SK: 50+
HU: 100+

Travel Required: Once per month on average

Why Human Resources?

At British American Tobacco (BAT), people are our most important asset. They are the ones who live and breathe our values that drive BAT towards A Better Tomorrow™. Our HR department continuously raises the bar in creating a fantastic employee experience for them. It’s no coincidence we have been certified as Global Top Employer for 7 consecutive years – offering excellence in employee conditions. We’re on a transformative journey which requires new skills and new capabilities. Connecting, elevating and succeeding with the world’s best talent is what we strive for in every one of our markets. From our endless learning opportunities to our world-class development programmes, we’re there for our colleagues throughout their entire careers, taking them from one level to the next.

Responsibilities

Own and lead the HR strategy across the Czech, Slovakia and Hungary, ensuring alignment with business priorities and Area people agenda, with full accountability for delivery and impact.
Act as a senior strategic advisor to Country Managers and Leadership Teams, shaping key business decisions related to organisational design, leadership capability, talent deployment and culture.
Exercise decision-making authority on key people topics, including organisational structures, senior appointments (in alignment with governance), talent moves, and workforce prioritisation.
Lead and own end-to-end transformation programmes across the cluster (including organisation redesign), ensuring effective execution, stakeholder alignment and sustainable outcomes.
Drive and govern 3 market wide workforce planning and employment cost strategy, ensuring robust forecasting, financial alignment and proactive decision-making.
Own the talent and succession agenda, ensuring strong pipelines for critical roles and actively developing leadership capability through coaching and targeted interventions.
Partner with Reward to shape and implement market-relevant and sustainable reward strategies, influencing key decisions on compensation, incentives and job architecture.
Champion culture and engagement across markets, leveraging people insights to design and implement targeted actions that improve employee experience and drive performance.
Ensure effective and consistent delivery of HR operations and recruitment, operating in matrix HR delivery model – acting as partner for CoEs and GBS teams to ensure high quality and impact HR delivery for local organisations.
Own employee relations strategy across all markets, ensuring consistent, compliant and pragmatic handling of complex cases, including engagement with social partners where applicable.
Drive execution of global and area HR initiatives, ensuring strong localisation, adoption and measurable business impact.

Requirements

Experience Required:

Minimum 8 years experience in HR within a multinational, matrix organisation, including direct exposure to senior leadership teams
Proven track record of leading HR across multiple countries, clusters or complex business units
Demonstrated success in driving large-scale transformation and organisational change programmes
Strong experience in talent strategy, succession planning, organisational design and workforce planning
Ability to influence, challenge and partner senior business leaders, including Country Managers
Strong commercial acumen with ability to translate business strategy into people strategy

Leadership & Behavioural Capabilities:

Strategic thinking with the ability to balance long-term agenda with operational delivery
Strong stakeholder management and ability to operate in complex, multi-market environments
High level of resilience, adaptability and decision-making confidence
Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive change at pace

Language Skills:

Business fluency in English (mandatory)
Professional fluency in Czech (mandatory)
Additional language skills (Slovak and/or Hungarian) as an asset

We Offer

Market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
Diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
Access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
Continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

About the Company

British American Tobacco (BAT) is one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions. Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award-winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.

Values

At BAT, our values show us the way to bring our purpose to life. Serving as our compass, they navigate every aspect of our path towards A Better Tomorrow™ defining how we innovate, grow, and achieve success while setting high standards for individual achievement and collective progress. Rooted in integrity and collaboration, they empower us as pioneers of change in a world that never stands still ensuring we shape BAT's legacy with confidence and purpose.

Truly inclusive
Do the right thing
Love for our consumer
Passion to win
Empowered through trust
Stronger together

Take Control of Your Future with BAT

At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs, we’re dedicated to purposeful careers. We believe that everyone has a place in our organisation. Whether you are seeking mentorship, diversifying your experience through international assignments or embracing innovative work methods, we’re here to propel your career aspirations and unleash your full potential. We believe in you. Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.

Benefits

At our core, we understand your best work happens when you feel fully supported. Our meticulously designed reward and benefits package are shaped to acknowledge your contributions and to magnify your impact. As you grow, so do we.

Social Wellbeing

Wellbeing is better when it’s shared. Benefits that foster a sense of community and connection among employees. The more time we make to give back and share what it means to live well with the communities around us, the closer we’ll be to them. We encourage positive social interactions inside and outside BAT, enhance collaboration, and create a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and connected.

Emotional Wellbeing

Balancing work and life to help you recharge and stay resilient. Benefits and initiatives that are designed to bolster our employees' mental health. At BAT we're fostering a culture of to help our employees to better manage life’s pressures and build resilience, no matter what life throws your way.

Physical Wellbeing

Good health is the cornerstone that allows everything else in our lives to align. Benefits that support our employees' physical health, expand coverage where needed it and promote healthy lifestyles, reducing stress and boosting overall energy and productivity.

Financial Wellbeing

Peace of mind is priceless, but it shouldn’t cost the earth. Benefits and initiatives designed to assist you in achieving financial stability and security, empowering you to make well informed financial decisions, alleviate financial stress, and enhance your short and long-term prospects.

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Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.

Senior HR Business Partner, Czech, Slovakia, Hungary

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