DEPT® is expanding and has recently added a Budapest office to its EMEA portfolio, expecting significant growth in the coming years. The company is looking for a pioneering People Lead based in Hungary to lay the local foundation while driving high-impact global initiatives. This unique hybrid role splits time between building the local Depster Journey and leading critical global L&D programs centred on Client Partnership and AI. Hybrid.
Responsibilities
- ▹Local people leadership (Budapest): take full ownership of the local employee experience (the Depster Journey), from onboarding and culture integration to engagement, talent management and retention
- ▹Remote strategy: collaborate closely with the People Lead in Croatia to refine and execute the remote-first strategy
- ▹Compliance: serve as the local subject-matter expert on Hungarian labour law, benefits and payroll coordination
- ▹Strategic rollouts: support and lead the global implementation of L&D programs focused on Client Partnership excellence and AI Transformation
- ▹Scalability: develop and harmonise training modules that can be scaled across EMEA markets
- ▹Scale the team: partner with the TA team to facilitate rapid recruitment and team building in Hungary
- ▹Harmonise the Depster Journey with People team members in the remote location (benefits, etc.)
- ▹Stakeholder management: collaborate closely with the EVP of Distributed Delivery, responsible for regional delivery of the remote teams
Requirements
- ▹Experienced leader: 8+ years in People/HR roles, preferably within a fast-paced agency, tech or creative environment
- ▹Local expert: deep knowledge of the Hungarian labour market and employment law is essential
- ▹L&D enthusiast: proven track record of delivering training programs and a genuine interest in how AI is reshaping the professional landscape
- ▹Fluent English and the ability to thrive in a multicultural environment
Soft skills
What we offer
- ▹A reputation for doing good: DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named Agency of the Year at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards
- ▹Awesome clients
About the company
DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, its 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. The company is 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move, with clients including Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. It has been a certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.