Job Summary:

The People Strategy Business Partner will oversee PS operations for Europe-based staff, ensuring compliance with local labor laws while providing strategic PS support across payroll, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a seasoned Human Resources (HR) generalist background who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The People Strategy Business Partner will maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

PS Operations & Compliance:

Oversee labor contracts and keep track of timely renewals where applicable.
Ensure compliance with EU labor laws and country-specific employment regulations.
Conduct HR audits and maintain personnel files to ensure there is an English version of the document in staff’s personnel files.
Oversee utilization and recordkeeping of employee leave programs such as vacation, sick leave, leave of absence; ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Recruitment & Onboarding, Offboarding:

Coordinate all talent acquisition activities by providing overall recruitment guidance and support to hiring managers, interviewing candidates, and conducting reference checks.
In conjunction with local office managers, develop and manage onboarding and offboarding logistics along with the office manager at any given location.
Review and execute employee contracts along with office manager’s support.
Conduct exit interviews with employees leaving voluntarily.
Prepare and provide regular (quarterly) reports on the exit interview data.
Provide support, resources, and guidance to hiring managers related to their onboarding activities.

Employee Relations & Development:

Act as the primary PS contact for staff inquiries and policies.
Conduct 30-60-90 day check-ins with new staff and hiring managers; prepare periodic reports of results and provide to HR DMD for review and decision making.
Advise Director, PS of employee relations matters, recommend solutions and lead resolution efforts in conjunction with local managers.
Advise Director, PS of skills development needs for Europe-based staff and implement relevant skills development programs; maintain skills development records.

HR Administration:

Oversee HR-related documentation and ensure GDPR compliance.

Knowledge and Skills Needed:

Minimum 5 years of HR experience in Europe.
Strong knowledge of EU labor laws, payroll management, and benefits administration.
Proficiency with HR systems and compliance reporting.
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.

Salary:

€42,200 – €52,800

Contract:

This will be a 2-year fixed-term contract.