Anna Zuzanna Raciborska
Warsaw
Summary
Senior HR leader with 17+ years of experience across international financial services, technology and shared services environments. Proven track record of building HR functions from the ground up, leading complex transformations and translating business priorities into scalable people strategies. Trusted partner to senior leadership, with expertise in organisational design, workforce planning, talent, performance, employee relations and HR compliance. Combines strategic perspective with hands-on execution and a strong focus on culture, engagement and sustainable growth
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
Breiting Services Poland
Warsaw, Poland
03.2026 - Current
- Led people agenda and built HR function from ground up for Breitling’s newly established Polish technology and services entity..
- Translated business priorities into scalable people solutions with leadership stakeholders.
- Governed local HR operating model, policies, compensation, benefits, and lifecycle processes.
- Guided managers on employee relations, performance and employment decisions while ensuring compliance with Polish labour law and global standards.
- Supported the organisation’s rapid growth, scaling HR operations from initial setup to over 30 employees within the first months.
HR Manager (project assignment)
Deutsche Bank
Warsaw
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Partnered with local management and regional stakeholders to navigate HR complexities within a highly regulated international environment.
- Led strategic HR initiatives including job architecture (Mercer IPE), EU Pay Transparency readiness, and workforce risk analysis.
- Oversaw employee relations, HR compliance, ensuring alignment with global policies and Polish labour law.
- Led contractor internalization processes, transitioning roles from external contracts to internal employment, ensuring compliance with labor law, cost efficiency, and business continuity.
- Managed employee relations and addressed grievances to enhance workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
Head of People for Poland
Allfunds Bank
Warsaw
04.2020 - 08.2025
- Led the People agenda for the Polish organisation, partnering with local and international leadership on workforce strategy, organisational development and business transformation.
- Established and scaled the local HR function, supporting the growth of the Warsaw operation and building fit-for-purpose people processes and governance.
- Led the people workstream of a complex TUPE transfer involving over 200 employees, ensuring operational continuity, legal compliance and effective change communication.
- Advised leaders on organisational design, talent and succession planning, performance, compensation and complex employee relations.
- Developed data-driven retention initiatives that contributed to reducing employee attrition from approximately 30% to 9%.
- Strengthened leadership capability, employee engagement and organisational culture in a complex international and fast-changing environment.
Head of Human Resources / HR Manager / HR Business Partner
BNP Paribas Securities Services
Warsaw
01.2012 - 03.2020
- Developed HR strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
- Collaborated with senior management on succession planning to ensure leadership continuity.
- Supervised HR operations for over 1000 employees, streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed employee relations and addressed day-to-day HR queries promptly.
- Ensured accuracy and completeness of personnel files, supporting compliance and effective HR management.
- Coordinated with external payroll vendor and HRIS tools to optimise payroll processes and improve data accuracy.
- Prepared HR reports, supporting audits and inspections effectively.
- Administered tracking of working time and employee absences.
Senior HR Business Partner / Regional HR Advisor / Recruiter
KBC Group
Warsaw, Szczecin
04.2006 - 01.2012
- Managed complex employee relations issues, resolving conflicts and enhancing workplace positivity.
- Delivered first-line HR support for managers and employees, effectively addressing inquiries and concerns to enhance overall workplace satisfaction.
- Conducted performance reviews to evaluate under-performing staff, facilitating decisions on counselling or termination.
- Interpreted reports and data to facilitate constructive discussions with management.
- Collaborated across departments to promote teamwork and drive cross-functional initiatives.
- Administered employment documentation throughout employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance and accuracy to support organisational HR standards.
- Drafted and organised contracts, annexes, and exit documentation to ensure clarity and compliance.
- Collaborated with payroll providers and external vendors to enhance workflow efficiency.
Education
MBA - Faculty of Management
University of Warsaw
Warsaw2013
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Warsaw
2007
Skills
- Country HR Strategy & Execution
- HR Business Partnering with Operations & Management
- Polish Labour Law & Employee Relations
- Payroll Oversight & HR Administration
- Workforce Planning & Staffing Management
- HR Controlling, Reporting & Cost Efficiency
- Talent Management, Performance & Succession
- Organisational Design & Restructuring
- Change Management & Continuous Improvement
- Recruitment & Caregiver Workforce Challenges
- HR Policies & Global HR Alignment
- M&A Readiness & HR Integration Support
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (EY)
- Belbin Team Role Accreditation
- DISC Certification
- Using AI in Business Development (Google Academy)
Languages
Polish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Personal Information
Hobbies: Psychology, wellbeing, long-distance running, water and winter sports
Timeline
HR Manager
Breiting Services Poland
03.2026 - Current
HR Manager (project assignment)
Deutsche Bank
09.2025 - 02.2026
Head of People for Poland
Allfunds Bank
04.2020 - 08.2025
Head of Human Resources / HR Manager / HR Business Partner
BNP Paribas Securities Services
01.2012 - 03.2020
Senior HR Business Partner / Regional HR Advisor / Recruiter
KBC Group
04.2006 - 01.2012
MBA - Faculty of Management
University of Warsaw
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Warsaw