Zoltán Kiss
Budapest
Summary
Strategic HR professional with 6+ years of experience in Employee Relations, HR Business Partnering, and generalist roles across multinational settings. Currently VP of Employee Relations at BlackRock, advising on complex matters across EMEA. Known for supporting leadership through organizational change and fostering compliant, inclusive workplaces. Former national team athlete, driven by resilience and continuous learning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Employee Relations Advisor
BlackRock
01.2025 - Current
- Provide expert guidance on complex employee matters across the UK, Ireland, Hungary, Serbia, Continental Europe, Middle-East and Africa, including performance management, involuntary exits, policy interpretation, individual case exceptions, and engagement with works councils and staff delegations to ensure compliance.
- Manage ER cases end-to-end in line with local employment legislation and internal policy, supporting business transformations such as M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and market entries.
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, HR Business Partners, and regional ER leadership to assess and mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks, while maintaining a consistent and inclusive employee experience.
- Facilitate collective consultation processes, workforce restructuring, and training sessions for managers, HR, and employees, while maintaining ER case management systems to track trends and proactively address emerging risks.
- Contribute to global HR initiatives and ER policy development in alignment with BlackRock values and local legal requirements.
Junior HR Business Partner
Cognizant Technology Solutions Kft.
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Served as the primary HR contact for 300-350 employees, providing end-to-end operational support.
- Managed payroll inputs, timesheets, leave administration, and compensation review cycles (bonus, promotion, annual salary revisions).
- Prepared and approved contract modifications, job descriptions, and study-related documentation.
- Held regular 1:1 consultations with senior leaders and directors on people matters.
- Participated in assessment centers and leadership development programs; provided feedback and development plans based on personality assessments.
- Delivered onboarding and HR trainings for new leaders and employees.
- Supported performance management processes, including formal warnings and personal improvement plans.
- Led exit processes including mutual agreements, terminations, and exit interviews with follow-up analysis.
- Supported internal and external HR audits to ensure compliance.
HR Coordinator
Cognizant Technology Solutions Kft.
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed full-scope administrative support across the employee lifecycle.
- Delivered onboarding sessions and maintained regular employee communication via email, chat, and phone.
- Collected and submitted payroll data for monthly processing.
- Prepared official documentation in both English and Hungarian.
- Collaborated closely with HRBPs, recruitment, immigration, and HRSS teams on cross-functional processes.
- Provided operational support for benefits, offboarding, invoicing, and policy queries.
Junior HR Generalist
SSG Group Kft.
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Prepared employment contracts, amendments, and monthly payroll input.
- Coordinated onboarding and maintained direct contact with employees.
- Conducted CV screening, candidate sourcing (LinkedIn, Profession), and interviews.
- Maintained and updated internal HR platforms and generated regular HR reports.
Education
MSc - Leadership and Management
Eötvös Loránd University
01.2024
BSc - Business and Management
Eötvös Loránd University
01.2022
Timeline
Vice President, Employee Relations Advisor
BlackRock
01.2025 - Current
Junior HR Business Partner
Cognizant Technology Solutions Kft.
01.2022 - 10.2022
HR Coordinator
Cognizant Technology Solutions Kft.
03.2021 - 01.2022
Junior HR Generalist
SSG Group Kft.
05.2018 - 03.2021
MSc - Leadership and Management
Eötvös Loránd University
BSc - Business and Management
Eötvös Loránd University
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