(Retail) Senior HR Operations & Payroll Specialist

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

We are on a mission to drive and expand their global business and become the most iconic premium lifestyle brand. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior HR operations & payroll Specialist to join our EMEA HR team. This role will be responsible for managing complex HR operations and payroll processes across multiple European & UK, ensuring compliance with local regulations while maintaining operational excellence and employee satisfaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES HR Operations

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations across EMEA region, including employee lifecycle management from onboarding to offboarding (hiring, contract management, changes, terminations)
• Maintain accurate and secure employee records, documentation, and HR systems data in compliance with internal standards and data privacy regulations.
• Track attendance, absences, leave, and documentation related to sickness, maternity, holidays, and workplace accidents
• Manage HRIS systems and ensure data accuracy across multiple platforms
• Lead HR compliance initiatives in collaboration with their Legal team across various jurisdictions, staying current with local employment laws and regulations
• Coordinate with external partners to ensure consistent service delivery
• Conduct regular audits of HR and payroll processes
• Support organizational restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions from an HR operations perspective

Payroll Management

• Oversee multi-country payroll processing for EMEA region, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and service providers
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, social security requirements, and statutory reporting
• Lead payroll system implementations and upgrades
• Resolve complex payroll queries and discrepancies
• Coordinate with their Finance teams for payroll accounting and reporting
• Manage year-end payroll processes including tax reporting and regulatory filings