Global HR Specialist

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-in-one 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.

The Operational Excellence team empowers our Operations Team to deliver top-tier HR solutions worldwide to our clients. We focus on providing country-specific knowledge, optimizing processes, ensuring compliance through internal audits, and enhancing workforce management capabilities through our platform.

What you will do as a Global HR Specialist...

Country Specific Expertise & Compliance:  

• Serve as the primary expert on Italy HR legislation, ensuring compliance and smooth operations for our Italian entity.
• Build knowledge and processes for HR Compliance in Italy, and other countries as needed, to support business needs.  
• Develop and maintain country-specific HR policies and processes, enabling compliant and efficient operations in diverse regulatory environments.  

 Workforce Monitoring & Reporting:

• Use WorkMotion's platform to monitor workforce compliance and operational metrics across countries, ensuring adherence to local regulations.
• Prepare and analyze workforce reports to track onboarding, offboarding, and overall workforce status for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify risks or discrepancies in workforce compliance through reporting and propose corrective actions.

Operational Support & Audits:  

• Provide the Operations Team with actionable, country-specific knowledge for compliant hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes.  
• Develop and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies.  

Process Development & Optimization:  

• Create and standardize scalable HR processes across our global entities, focusing on Italy and other countries.  
• Streamline workflows to improve operational efficiency while maintaining a high level of compliance and quality.  

External Queries & Stakeholder Collaboration: 

• Be a subject-matter for HR related queries in Italy, addressing external and internal queries with clarity and accuracy.  
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Operations, and other teams to align processes globally.  

What we are looking for…

• At least 3+ years of experience in HR setup and operations, with mandatory expertise in Italy HR legislation.
• Additional experience in Portugal, Spain, or other European countries is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in internal audits and regulatory compliance.
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to handle complex, multi-country HR projects.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, coupled with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken).
• Passionate about building scalable and compliant HR processes.

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 cosy 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 subsidised 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. 

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