People Lead

DEPT®

Budapest, Hungary
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8+ years people/hr experience
Deep knowledge of hungarian labour law
Experience in fast-paced agency or tech environment
** DEPT® is seeking a People Lead for their Budapest office, focusing on local employee experience and global learning and development initiatives. The role requires an experienced leader with a strong understanding of Hungarian labor law, and it offers the chance to work with a diverse, innovative team while contributing to a rapidly growing organization. **

Job Summary

  • This hybrid role involves splitting time between building the local employee journey in Hungary and leading global Learning & Development programs focused on Client Partnership and AI.
  • The successful candidate will serve as the local subject-matter expert on Hungarian labour law, benefits, and payroll coordination while collaborating with regional hubs in Spain, North Macedonia, and Croatia.
  • DEPT® offers a unique opportunity to work with ambitious global clients like Google and Meta within a certified B Corp culture that values curiosity and rapid growth.

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** DEPT® is seeking a People Lead for their Budapest office, focusing on local employee experience and global learning and development initiatives. The role requires an experienced leader with a strong understanding of Hungarian labor law, and it offers the chance to work with a diverse, innovative team while contributing to a rapidly growing organization. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years People/HR experience
  • Deep knowledge of Hungarian labour law
  • Experience in fast-paced agency or tech environment
  • Fluent English communication skills
  • Proven track record delivering training programs

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in AI transformation and professional landscape
  • Entrepreneurial mindset comfortable with ambiguity
  • Experience building structures from the ground up
  • Ability to collaborate across multicultural time zones
  • Genuine enthusiasm for Client Partnership excellence

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in People/HR roles
  • Essential deep knowledge of Hungarian employment law
  • Fluent English proficiency required

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