Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Human8
Job overview
The HR Operations and Compliance Manager (EMEA) at Human8 leads scalable and compliant HR operations across the EMEA region, focusing on payroll, compliance, and process optimization within a global HR service model.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves overseeing global HR operations and payroll, leading the EMEA P&C Operations team, optimizing processes, managing vendors, ensuring compliance with labor laws, handling complex employment cases, and supporting HR service delivery and reporting.
Experience and skills
Candidates need at least 8 years of HR operations, payroll, and compliance experience with multi-country exposure, a master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or Law, and strong knowledge of EMEA employment laws and payroll systems.
Team overview
The candidate will lead the local P&C EMEA Operations team consisting of 4 full-time employees and collaborate with HR generalists in APAC and the US.
Job location and travel
The position is based in the EMEA region, with a focus on Belgium, France, Netherlands, Germany, UK, South Africa, and Romania, supporting a globally integrated HR service delivery model.
Unique job features
The role includes managing complex compliance cases, leading global payroll improvements, and participating in global HR projects, emphasizing automation, vendor management, and compliance readiness for private equity scenarios.
Company overview
Human8 is a human-driven consultancy that focuses on connecting brands with people and culture to drive positive change. The company emerged from the rebranding of Gongos, Inc., which was part of InSites Consulting, and now operates as a global entity with its U.S. office located in Royal Oak, Michigan. Human8 specializes in uncovering insights that matter to people, thereby helping brands understand cultural contexts and consumer needs. With over 800 employees across 24 locations, the company aims to foster brand growth by aligning strategies with human-centric insights.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your leadership in designing and improving scalable HR operations and compliance across multiple EMEA countries, emphasizing your expertise in payroll accuracy, labor law adherence, and process automation.
Emphasize your experience managing cross-functional teams and vendors, driving HR service delivery improvements, and your knowledge of employment laws in Belgium, France, Netherlands, Germany, UK, South Africa, and Romania to align with Human8’s regional focus.
Apply through Human8’s corporate career site, LinkedIn, and other reputable job boards where the position is posted to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect with current HR Operations team members or People & Culture leaders at Human8 on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like referencing recent HR compliance initiatives at Human8 or asking about their experience managing multi-country payroll and compliance challenges.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'HR operations,' 'payroll processing,' 'compliance,' 'labor law,' 'vendor management,' and 'automation' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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