WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Certification Specialist, you will be responsible for certification EAC (Technical regulation of Customs Union), State registration of fashion retail textile goods and ensuring business continuality and compliance with all applicable legislation and certification requirements, safeguarding our business operations across all product categories. Your role will involve monitoring regulatory changes, managing certification processes, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

You will:

• Possess in-depth knowledge of applicable legislation, including technical regulations, certification, hygienic and labelling requirements for commercial and non-commercial goods.
• Monitor legislative changes and take timely action to communicate and implement updates.
• Choose certification schemes based on product types and business needs.
• Organize certification-inspection visits to manufacturing facilities, if required. 
• Ensure accuracy in applications for Certificates or Declarations of Conformity, State Registration documents.
• Make informed decisions to minimize unnecessary costs, such as avoiding certification for low-quantity orders or opting for local supply when feasible.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams (Import/Export, Production and Suppliers, Product Compliance, Merchandising, and EU Warehouse) and external stakeholders (government authorities, customs brokers, certification service providers).
• Select and manage certification service partners and independent test laboratories through a tendering process.
• Represent and protect the company’s interests in communication with stakeholders and governmental agencies.  

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will work closely with colleagues from Merchandising, Legal and Production teams. Together, you'll ensure business continuality and compliance with all applicable legislation and certification requirements, safeguarding the business operations across all product categories. 

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for people with…

• Experience in certification of textile, cosmetics, and homeware products.
• Ability to interpret and verify application for certificates, read and use test protocols.
• Experience in customs brokerage and importing textile goods is a significant advantage.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage budgets effectively.
• Fluent in English and Russian to effectively interact with internal teams and external governmental bodies.

And people who are…

• Familiar with test methods, certification schemes, and HS code classification rules.
• Proficient in communication and collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE ​
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​

More specifically, we offer:

• 25% discount in all H&M brands.
• Sport card or access to Multilife Program with employer’s contribution for you & optionally for dependent members.
• Life insurance in attractive price.
• Private medical insurance with employers’ contribution for you & optionally for dependent members.
• H&M Incentive share scheme (HIP).
• Bonus for referring a friend to work in H&M.
• Glasses compensation.
• Hybrid work model.

WHO WE ARE

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

JOIN US

This is a full-time position with local contract, based in Warsaw, Poland. The Certification Specialist is part of the Legal Department and reports to the Regional Legal Manager.

Sounds interesting? Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than 30th of March 2025. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the career page. ​

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.​

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.