The position requires strong leadership, process optimization, and stakeholder management skills, as well as the ability to lead the team through change while maintaining a high standard of HR service delivery.
Job Responsibilities:
• Develop and lead the HR Operations function to provide a consistent, high-quality employee experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing and monitoring SLAs and KPIs to enhance service delivery.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and self-service opportunities in collaboration with the technology team.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements, including auditing and governance activities.
• Manage team workload, including assigning tasks, prioritization, and handling escalations.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships with payroll, finance, IT, local HR teams, and the broader HR community.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the team, ensuring engagement, performance, and career growth.
• Lead the team through change, ensuring smooth transitions and continuous adaptation to evolving business needs.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
• Proven experience in leading and developing a Shared Services team across multiple geographies.
• Strong track record in driving process efficiency, managing SLAs and KPIs.
• Passion for high standards, continuous improvement, and enhancing the employee experience.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity, with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, able to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on operational support when needed.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
Experience in leading HR operational improvements.Experience with HCM and Service Now (Ticketing System)