Assistant Manager Human Resources

About Us:At MR DIY Hungary, we're more than a home improvement retailer - we're part of a global brand that's opening new doors for ambitious talent across Europe and beyond. As part of MR DIY International, with over 6,300+ stores across 16 countries worldwide, we offer our Hungarian team unmatched exposure to international operations, cross-border collaboration, and a truly global career path.From retail operations and merchandising to strategy, supply chain, and customer experience - your work here directly shapes how customers shop, right here in Hungary and across our global network.Our culture is built on GIVE:Growth – Rapid development opportunities at every stage of your journeyInternational Exposure – Cross-border collaboration and secondment opportunitiesValue Creation – Real ownership, real impactEmpowerment – A culture that trusts you to lead and innovateIf you're driven, adaptable, and ready to be part of a high-impact team with global reach, MR DIY Hungary is where you build, lead, and thrive.Website: About Us | MR D.I.Y.Job Summary:Be the dedicated in-market HR contact. Run day-to-day HR operations independently, ensure local compliance, and support employees and managers across a growing store network. Escalate to Regional HR when necessary.

Responsibilities

HR operations and employee lifecycle: Manage onboarding (contracts, registrations, orientation), probation and confirmation tracking, employee changes and offboarding, including exit surveys.Payroll coordination: Collect and validate payroll inputs (shifts, absences, joiners, leavers, bank details). Liaise with the payroll vendor, check outputs before approval and resolve employee queries.Compliance and employee relations: Apply local employment law and company policy. Keep contracts and the handbook compliant. Manage leave, working time and public holiday arrangements. Handle employee queries, grievances and disciplinary cases with HQ HR guidanceRecords and data protection: Maintain personnel files and HR data in line with GDPR and local requirements, with proper access control.Recruitment and store support: Support store managers in volume hiring for new store openings, including screening, interview coordination, offers and onboarding.Performance and engagement: Support the performance cycle (probation reviews, YEPA), benefits administration and engagement activities.Reporting: Produce monthly reports to Regional HR on headcount, attrition, absenteeism, payroll cost and compliance items.HQ and vendor liaison: Align with Regional HR on policies and processes. Coordinate local vendors (payroll, HR admin, legal) and flag risks early.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Law or a related field.5+ years of HR generalist experience, preferably in retail or other multi-site, shift-based operations.Proven ability to work independently.Solid knowledge of local labour law and payroll processes, including working with outsourced providers.Fluent in the Hungarian language and business English.Experience with HR systems is an advantage.Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive cases.Hands-on, structured and comfortable in a fast-growing environment.