HR Generalist/Payroll Manager EMEA/MEE (f/m/d) - Maternity Leave Cover

Innovation is and will always be the core of SAP Fioneer, and it is the promise of why we were spun out of SAP: agility, innovation, and delivery.

SAP Fioneer builds on a heritage of outstanding technology and a deep understanding of corporate and consumer demands. At the heart of it all it is simple: We bring financial services to the next level with innovative software solutions and platforms.

We are helping companies in the financial services industry to achieve speed, scalability, and cost-efficiency through digital business innovation, cloud technology, and solutions that cover banking and insurance processes end-to-end.

A global company, with rapid growth, innovative people, and a lean organization makes SAP Fioneer a place where you accelerate your future!

About the role

This position is responsible for the smooth execution of people processes and the day-to-day employee experience for a designated group of employees within assigned geographies. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of duties, including employee relations, collaborating with associates and managers on engagement and retention, and other core HR processes. This role provides essential support for all business activities that enhance the employee experience at SAP Fioneer.

The position is a maternity cover for one year, with the potential for reevaluation to determine if the contract can transition into a permanent role, depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

The HR Generalist:

• Ensures flawless execution and smooth delivery of all lifecycle tasks for the assigned workforce.
• Supports the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll.
• Creates necessary documents, contracts, and contractual changes, ensuring compliance with labor laws in the respective country.
• Partners with managers on various employee relations issues.
• Additional tasks and areas of responsibility will be defined as needed.

Supports processes for the assigned population:

• Ensures the complete operations process is executed within required timelines.
• Drives the onboarding process for new associates (collect and process new hire paperwork, conduct orientation sessions).
• Manages the off-boarding process for departing associates (prepare managers, conduct exit interviews, track turnover data/metrics).
• Processes and maintains organizational and associate updates in HRIS systems to ensure reporting structures, job titles, and cost centers are accurate and current.
• Responds to general inquiries from employees regarding benefits, payroll, etc.
• Participates in other special projects as needed.
• Handles and processes confidential and time-sensitive material appropriately.
• Ensures legal compliance, defining and proposing policies and processes that align with local laws and SAP Fioneer values and guidelines.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in HR Operations or Payroll

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in German
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong execution skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently with general direction
• Engaging and proactive team player
• Demonstrates a high degree of integrity and maintains confidentiality
• Willingness to learn and grow

You're a reliable team player who enjoys focused work and is well-organized. We're seeking a detail-oriented individual who is eager to grow both with and within the team.

Benefits

The Role

A fantastic team and a great opportunity to learn and develop on the job. You'll be responsible for several European countries and will gain knowledge of local specifics with the support of your colleagues. We don’t expect you to have full knowledge from the start, but we do value drive, a willingness to grow, and the ability to take on responsibility.

The Company

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry on an incredibly ambitious project to shape the ever-evolving financial sector. This is an environment where you can have it all - the agility, enthusiasm and dynamism of a start-up, combined with the established expertise, solid market presence and extensive customer network of a more established organisation.

At SAP Fioneer, you will benefit from a flexible work environment that encourages creativity and encourages you to think outside the box, bring new ideas to the table, and challenge the status quo. You will become part of a diverse and global team that we are proud of and are constantly growing and reinventing. As an employee, you will have the chance to chart your own career path and take advantage of competitive compensation packages and progression opportunities based on merit.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes occupational pension provisions, support for health and wellbeing, various mobility options like bike leasing and transportation allowances, as well as additional perks such as celebration rewards, meal programs, jubilee recognition, and relocation reimbursement.