Senior Global Human Resources Specialist

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. Coordinate day-to-day HR operations for European business units and international EOR and contingent worker populations.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSenior💰 £50,000 - £62,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in international HR management, particularly within European jurisdictions, with a strong focus on compliance, employee relations, and EOR administration. Proficient in managing HR operations, documentation, and cross-border employment complexities while upholding ethical practices.

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International HR ManagementEuropean Labor LawsEmployer of Record (EOR) ManagementGlobal HRIS PlatformsProfessional HR Certification

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementEmployee RelationsCompliance DocumentationOnboarding CoordinationPayroll AdministrationImmigration DocumentationData ValidationIssue ResolutionHR DocumentationWorkflow Documentation

Soft Skills

Confidentiality ManagementCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSharePointTeamsGlobal HRIS PlatformsCompliance Tracking Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPDGPHRSPHRi/PHRiSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

EORCross-Border EmploymentEU DirectivesGDPRLabor Market Information

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate day-to-day HR operations for European business units and international EOR and contingent worker populations.
Serve as an operational contact for employees, managers, EOR providers, contingent worker vendors, and internal partners.
Support onboarding, employee changes, leave coordination, and offboarding.
Prepare, review, route, and maintain employment contracts, amendments, employee letters, and related HR documentation.
Coordinate EOR employee administration, including onboarding, benefits, payroll inputs, contractual documentation, and issue resolution.
Support employee relations, case documentation, disciplinary matters, compliance issues, and policy matters.
Coordinate immigration and work-authorization activities.
Assist payroll and benefits administration, employee data validation, enrollment, and discrepancy resolution.
Maintain employee records, personnel files, compliance documentation, and HRIS data; audit system changes before payroll processing.
Monitor and resolve Recruiting and HR tickets and cases.
Research regulatory developments, local employment practices, labor market information, and HR requirements.
Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, IT, Legal, Compliance, HR Integration, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Prepare reports, project updates, employee data summaries, and compliance documentation for HR leadership.
Support HR service-delivery and process-improvement initiatives, including workflow documentation, testing, and recommendations.
Participate in cross-functional projects and HR technology implementations or upgrades.
Represent HR in international meetings and support onboarding and mentoring of new HR team members.
Protect confidential employee and organizational information.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent combinations of education, experience, and relevant programs (certifications, job training) considered.
Minimum 5 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in international HR management supporting European jurisdictions.
Experience with European labor laws, employment contracts, and regulatory frameworks across multiple countries.
Prior experience managing Employer of Record (EOR) relationships and cross-border employment complexities strongly preferred.
Experience with contract management and international HR documentation is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams).
Experience with global HRIS platforms and compliance tracking systems; Prism experience is a plus.
Deep understanding of European labor laws, employment contracts, EU directives such as GDPR, and regulatory frameworks.
Experience managing EOR relationships, immigration documentation, and international compliance.
Proficiency in global HRIS platforms, compliance tracking systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Ability to manage confidential information and uphold ethical HR practices.
Employee must be able to travel independently and possess necessary documentation, such as a valid passport and work authorization, for international travel.
Professional HR certification preferred; recognized credentials include CIPD, GPHR, SPHRi/PHRi, and SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Occasional domestic or international travel up to 5%
Employee lifecycle support including benefits administration
Professional development and mentoring opportunities
Participation in HR technology implementations, upgrades, testing, feedback, and training
Global HR initiatives and cross-functional projects