Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Imagine a World without borders, where opportunities are endless. That's the future of work, and we're building it at WorkMotion. Our all-inone HR platform makes it easy to hire and manage global teams, ensuring compliance and streamlining processes. So whether you're a digital nomad or a remote-first company, we've got you covered. Ready to join the future of work? Let's build something amazing together. As we value work-life balance, please only apply if you're based within 2 hours of the Central European Timezone. Our HR Operations Team is looking for detail-oriented, customer focused, self-driven and motivated individual to join us as a HR Operations Manager/Specialist. In this role, you’ll be this role, you’ll be responsible for driving seamless HR operations—acting as the first point of contact for HR inquiries, maintaining compliance, and ensuring our clients and talents receive best-in-class support.
What you will do as a/an HR Operations Specialist:
- Serve as the primary HR expert for assigned countries, acting as the first point of contact for employees and clients, managing complex HR matters across the full EOR lifecycle (including offboarding), and addressing all HR queries with accuracy.
- Ensure full compliance with local employment laws by advising on regulatory requirements, identifying and mitigating compliance risks, and maintaining smooth, compliant HR operations.
- Develop, refine, enforce and maintain country-specific HR policies and processes, contributing to the standardization and optimization of HR procedures across global entities.
- Support and execute core HR operations, including administrative tasks such as reporting, employment verification, audits, and HRIS management.
- Drive continuous improvement by streamlining workflows, enhancing operational efficiency, and collaborating with Product to build scalable, high-quality HR solutions while delivering a localized, high-touch HR experience.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Payroll, Product, and other teams, and contribute to ad hoc tasks and projects that support broader team and business needs.
Requirements
What we are looking for:
- 5+ years of experience in HR, ideally in a multi-country or international environment.
- In-depth understanding of local employment legislation and HR policy design and implementation across European countries.
- Working knowledge of reporting, audit requirements, and risk identification, with the ability to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Proven negotiation skills to manage challenging conversations and reach balanced, compliant outcomes.
- Hands-on experience managing onboarding, lifecycle and offboarding processes, ensuring smooth, compliant, and empathetic support.
- Fluency in English and business proficiency in a second language (ideally Spanish, French, or German).
Desirable (but not required):
Experience working in an Employer of Record (EOR), international HR operations, or a fast-growing global organization.
Benefits
Our benefits and perks:
- Global, remote, and thriving: We're a global team of talented individuals spread across 26 countries. Our WorkFlex program lets you work from anywhere, anytime. Whether it's a beachside office or a cozy home office, the choice is yours.
- Your well-being is our priority: We know mental health matters, which is why we offer a dedicated Well-Being Day—a full day off just to recharge and relax.
- Get fit and stay active: Whether it’s yoga, weightlifting, or a quick jog—work out on your terms, at a discount with our subsidized gym memberships.
- Learn, grow, and develop: We believe in constant growth. With our Training & Development Allowance, you’ll have all the opportunities you need to keep expanding your skills and knowledge.
- Stay connected: Take part in exciting annual team meetups!
- Diversity is our superpower: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Benefits vary depending on location due to local laws and regulations.
At WorkMotion, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, just let our Recruitment Team on [email protected]. We’re here to support you every step of the way!
