EMEA Recruitment is working with a highly desirable brand as they look to recruit a Total Rewards Lead for their European region.

This newly created role offers a great opportunity to implement a robust reward framework as well as introduce creative reward strategies that link to the values and mission of the business.

As the Total Rewards Lead, you\'ll be responsible for all aspects of Reward including compensation, benefits and international mobility. You will also contribute to driving the total rewards agenda across the region to help shape an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities of Total Rewards Lead:

• Partner with the People & Culture Director to define an equitable and inclusive reward strategy
• Develop, manage, and update equitable compensation architecture including job grading and levelling
• Lead the salary review and bonus processes
• Partner with Finance and Business Partner teams to drive budget planning
• Lead the design, rollout, and management of inclusive benefits and leaves programs that reflect company culture
• Provide advice and support to Business Partners and Recruiters on pay decisions, total rewards programs and job evaluations

• Experience in all aspects of reward across multiple countries in Europe
• In-depth knowledge of reward best practices, trends and regulations
• Experience with compensation insights platforms e.g. Radford, Mercer, WTW
• Proficiency in job evaluation and job analysis systems
• Strong collaborator
• Analytical and able to leverage data and insights to drive solutions
• Ability to offer creative and unconventional ideas
• Fluent in English, an additional European language is advantageous 

EMEA Recruitment is working with a scaling organisation in the medical devices sector. The organisation has received additional funding and is experiencing an exciting growth period.

As the HR Generalist, you will join a HR team in an informal and open-minded environment where team spirit is highly valued. The business is a scale-up, so you will provide input to the continuous development of HR processes.

Responsibilities of HR Generalist:

• First point of contact in the HR team for all HR-related queries
• Managing the full onboarding process including for the Expat employees
• Dealing with all transactional aspects of the employee lifecycle
• Ensuring HR systems are updated and accurate
• Working with ING for 30% ruling and work permits 
• Assisting in monthly payroll processing
• Developing HR policies and working on HR projects

• Experience in a HR Generalist role, ideally gained in an international business
• Completed MBO+ or HBO studies in Human Resources or a related field
• Experience with Dutch legislation regarding expat matters (30% ruling, knowledge migrant scheme, work permits, etc.)
• Experience with payroll processing
• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

EMEA Recruitment has exclusively partnered with a large FMCG organisation seeking a new Payroll Team Lead to join their growing team of payroll experts in their Paris office.  

The Payroll Team Lead will manage a small team of experts to ensure payroll is compliant and provide employees with fast and accurate internal information.

You will work with the Payroll Manager and other payroll experts, as well as lead the skills development of teams in France and the Netherlands.

This is a great challenge for a Payroll Specialist looking to advance their career in an expanding business.

This role is hybrid working with three days in the office and two days from home.

Responsibilities of Payroll Team Lead:

• Prioritising and coordinating tasks and responsibilities within your team
• Involve your team in the thought process and actively contribute to the development of new ideas
• Quality, timing and thoroughness of support provided to all employees
• Ensuring written procedures, processes and work instructions are up-to-date and available
• Translates Group HR policy into local policy, sets and achieves targets
• Alignment of local legislation for all HR administration processes (central and local)
• Ensures an accurate and timely payroll process frequently
• Coordinates payroll administration verification and control activities

• Proven experience managing a team of Payroll experts within a multi-site international group
• In-depth knowledge of French payroll rules and regulations
• Expertise in Payroll and HR systems, including SAP/ECP
• Knowledge of European tax, social security and payroll processes is essential
• Advanced Excel skills
• Fluent in English and French

EMEA Recruitment is assisting our European client in recruiting a HR Generalist to start from 1st September (if not before) until May 2025.

Reporting directly to the Head of HR, the HR Generalist will handle HR-related projects and serve as the primary contact for employees and managers. You should have a comprehensive understanding of the entire employee lifecycle, including payroll.

In this role, you will proactively identify and initiate internal improvements and processes which may include duties beyond the standard job description. We are seeking a candidate who is eager to drive positive change and a true team player.

Key responsibilities of the HR Generalist:

• You will manage the employee lifecycle from hire-to-retire, including aspects of payroll processing for employees    
• Follow both internal and external processes to ensure employment legislation and compliance is adhered to in compliance with Swiss Labor Laws 
• Provide support for employees and assist with the onboarding process preday one and post-day one
• Initiate the onboarding process, ensuring all associated tasks are completed and employees are prepared and have everything they need 
• Develop, implement, and communicate HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with organisational goals
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and regulations, and ensure that the company adheres to all relevant standards and practices, providing training to staff as needed

Ideal Candidate profile: 

•  A qualification in HR or a bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field of study 
• At least 3-4 years of experience in an operational HR & Payroll function 
• Be able to communicate confidently in English and ideally German
• Very good knowledge of Abacus and proficient in MS Office applications
• You must have a valid work permit to work in Switzerland 

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.