Senior People Specialist
Summary
the pitchJoin our global organization as a Senior People Specialist, where you will be responsible for the accurate and timely execution of employee lifecycle processes across the EMEA region. You will manage complex cases, maintain high operational standards, and contribute to continuous process improvement. Your role will involve executing end-to-end employee lifecycle transactions, ensuring data integrity, supporting regional benefits programs, performing quality assurance checks, and analyzing operational bottlenecks for process improvement. You will also serve as a key point of contact for employee lifecycle inquiries and contribute to global People Operations initiatives.
Role
posted by company- AI-Forward Mindset: An active curiosity and hands-on approach to modern technology; a track record of proactively adopting AI tools, automation, or modern software solutions to improve your own daily workflows and operational efficiency
- Fluency in English (both written and verbal)
- Regional Compliance Knowledge: Working knowledge of labor laws and compliance requirements in at least two to three priority EMEA markets—specifically the UK, Spain, or Romania (exposure to Lithuania or Israel is a plus)
- 5–7 years of experience in People Operations or HR Operations, featuring advanced hands-on experience with Workday transactions, data governance, and reporting
- Demonstrated experience navigating employee lifecycle processes in audit-conscious operational environments (exposure to SOX controls preferred)
- Ability to balance execution in high-volume environments with sound judgment on when to resolve, escalate, or route complex operational cases
- Clear, concise communication style and strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Exceptional precision, strong attention to detail, and a quality-first mindset
Key responsibilities
- Execute end-to-end employee lifecycle transactions (hires, changes, terminations) with high accuracy and timely documentation in Workday.
- Own the integrity of employee data in Workday as the system of record, ensuring data impacting payroll, compensation, reporting, and benefits is complete and accurate.
- Analyze recurring operational bottlenecks and implement scalable workflow enhancements, proactively leveraging modern tools, Workday functionality, and AI-enabled solutions.