This is a fixed-term contract through 30 April, 2024
We are looking for an Human Resources Specialist to to support our Operations team. This position is to be based remotely in Poland, but will be supporting employees in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This full-time position will be responsible for driving employee satisfaction and retention within our supported employees in those countries, by taking ownership and collaborating closely with both internal and external parties. This individual will report to our Employee Experience Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as the main point of contact for our client's employees in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, guiding them under local labor laws
- Maintain close collaboration with global internal teams such as Client Service and Payroll team, and external parties such as local service providers and embassies
- Drive employee satisfaction and retention amongst the client's employees with sincerity and passion, always with a customer service mindset
- Draft, manage and update employment documents and contracts
- Ensure that appropriate project deadlines are met by timely follow-up and follow-through with both internal and external parties
- Educate internal teams by researching challenging questions and employee scenarios, and present solutions to the teams
- Develop and maintain competency in the area of international employment
- Execute supported employee onboarding, including working with in-country vendors and enrolling employees in benefits, and supporting payroll
- Ensure supported employees are appropriately set up in all Velocity Global systems as required with client agreements and supported employee contracts
- Deliver a consistent level of quality on all interactions with employees ensuring their satisfaction.
- Support and execute upon compliant employee terminations and off-boarding
- Research and respond to all global benefits, payroll, expense, and other Human Resource matters as it pertains to your region
QUALIFICATIONS
- BSc/BA in Business Administration/Hospitality/HR Services or equivalent working experience
- 3+ years of Human Resources experience required, of which 1+ year supporting Germany- or Switzerland-based employees
- English language skills at C1/C2 Proficiency required
- German language skills at C1 Proficiency required
- Research-oriented, exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Technology-literate, including Microsoft Office suite
- Strong consultative customer service and project management style
- Drive, strong work ethic, and a passion for creating an unparalleled customer experiences…it should be in your bones
- Interest in international business and contributing at a consistently high level
- Solid knowledge on Swiss HR and/or German HR incl. employment law, social security, health insurance and payroll topics (3-4 years of relevant HR experience)
OUR VALUES
- Velocity: Exceeding expectations of our customers, colleagues, and ourselves by delivering swift and effective results.
- Integrity: Doing right by our customers, colleagues, and ourselves through honest and ethical actions.
- Be Bold: Daring to take risks, learn, and grow to benefit our customers, colleagues, and ourselves.
- Empowerment: Owning our decisions and being accountable for the impact we have on our customers, colleagues, and ourselves.
- Service: Supporting our customers, colleagues, and ourselves with respect and empathy.
As a work-anywhere company, Velocity Global fosters a values-driven culture. We value inclusion and belonging. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, ancestry, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at Careers@velocityglobal.com.
WHAT WE DO
Velocity Global is one of the fastest-growing companies in the world. Our Global Work Platform™ enables the world's leading companies to identify, hire, and pay the best talent in over 185+ countries and all 50 United States. More than 1,000 brands rely on our Global Work Platform™ to build highly collaborative global teams with ease. At Velocity Global, we make working from anywhere, anytime, possible.
WHO WE ARE AS A TEAM
We are a team of passionate, creative, empathetic, and innovative "owner-employees" committed to building the world's #1 cloud-based, next-gen Global Work Platform™.
If you wake up compelled to innovate, collaborate and laugh, you should apply!
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