People Operations Specialist South Europe

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We are looking for a committed and collaborative colleague with experience HR & Payroll Administration to join our International People & Culture team. Were seeking for You! With an eye for detail who can also enable timely process ensure data integrity and can deliver a successful all-round operational process.

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This position offers a phenomenal opportunity to play a key role in implementing our new procedures and peoples operational strategy. This role ensures the monthly payroll for Hempel France Italy and Morocco is processed accurately and on time.

Youll report directly to the Head of People Operations for Europe Continent and work closely with a wide range of global partners. This role is highly visible and impactful serving as the first point of contact for employees on day-to-day HR matters. Youll become a trusted source of information about employee rights and responsibilities throughout their journey at Hempel.

Youll enjoy our flexible hybrid model with the chance to create a real difference from our Beauvais office in France or Casablanca Morocco. Well be provided with full trainingyou just need to bring dedication and a proactive attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Management: Lead all aspects of the full payroll cycle including but limited onboarding/offboarding Handle employment contracts and support recruitment processes data preparation correspondence query resolution audits and compliance checks.
• Benefits Administration: Manage health insurance and pension plans.
• HR Systems: Maintain and be responsible for the core HR module in Workday.
• Data & Reporting: Help develop social dashboards to track key HR metrics (e.g. absenteeism payroll leave work accidents) analyses trends and report insights to management.
• External Relations: Represent the company during inspections and act as the main contact for social organizations.
• Training Coordination: Lead mandatory and self-development training initiatives in collaboration with managers across the organization.

What does it take to become our new team member

• Experience in People Operations within France ideally in large and international companies. Payroll experience in Italy and Morocco would be considered a strong advantage.
• Proven skills in Microsoft Excel are essential.
• Ability to work with multiple data sources with high attention to detail analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Workday is required; familiarity with other compensation platforms is an advantage.
• Proficient in English; additional foreign language skills are considered an asset.

You would be a phenomenal colleague if you can:

• Work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrate organizational skills with the ability to prioritize plan and complete tasks effectively.
• Show resiliency and passion for learning with a proactive and confident approach to exploring and adapting to new systems.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both in writing and verbally with experience working across teams and functions.

Sound like a match

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At Hempel youre welcomed to a global community of 7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust mutual respect and support for each other.

Were on a mission to double our impact. To succeed we need bright minds and team is why from day one your input ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but expected. In returnyou will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel we are committed to everyone feeling safe valued and treated equally in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents we can achieve great things together.