HR Operations Sr Manager (M/F/X)

Overview In this role you will lead global payroll, HRIS, and benefits operations for a fast-growing international healthcare organization. You will partner with leadership to design, implement, and continuously improve scalable HR systems and processes across countries. You’ll manage payroll accuracy, compliance, and data governance while driving HR transformation and data-driven insights for leadership decisions. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role focused on scalable tech-enabled HR operations and governance, with a strong emphasis on global payroll, HRIS optimization, and regulatory compliance. Verantwortungsbereiche Lead global payroll operations across multiple countries with external providers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution Act as main payroll contact; manage salary adjustments, bonuses, deductions, equity transactions, wage certificates, and social security declarations; monitor vendor performance and SLAs Coordinate benefits administration with external providers to ensure quality service Design and implement the global HRIS platform, covering core HR data, dashboards, onboarding/offboarding workflows, performance campaigns, and compensation cycles Coordinate annual salary reviews, bonuses, and equity grant administration while ensuring data integrity and scalable processes Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to optimize systems and workflows Lead annual compensation benchmarking with Radford/Aon or similar providers; analyze market data to support leadership decisions Ensure GDPR, US regulations, and governance compliance; maintain documentation and support audits; manage data confidentiality and risk initiatives Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support international expansion and scalable HR operations Zentrale Anforderungen 8-12 years in HR Operations, HRIS, payroll management, or related HR functions Strong expertise in multi-country payroll and global HR operations Proven experience implementing and optimizing HRIS platforms Solid understanding of HR data governance, compliance, and process controls Exposure to compensation benchmarking tools; Radford/Aon/WTW preferred Experience in regulated/listed environments Strong analytical and numerical skills for market data interpretation Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination Detail-oriented with strong execution in fast-paced international settings Comfort with digital tools and automation in HR operations stakeholder management analytical mindset proactive problem-solving HRIS platforms global payroll systems data governance