HR Operations Coordinator, EMEA

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Overview:

We are looking for an HR Coordinator, based in Manilla to support mainly our Germany and Switzerland employee population, and provide additional support and back up others in the EMEA HR team during busy periods. You will report to a Senior HR Generalist based in Germany and will be part of the HR Shared Service Team based in PH.

In this role you will develop a broad range of HR expertise, gaining experience across different disciplines. This role would suit a motivated junior HR professional, looking to further develop their HR career.

Responsibilities:

• Onboarding and offboarding administration which includes partnering with recruitment, being the main point of contact and ensuring candidates provide all necessary paperwork, updating Workday (HRIS) and SuccessFactors, undertaking HR onboarding sessions and managing probation periods. Ensure leaver administration is actioned in accordance with required processes, including preparing leaver letters.
• Assist with monthly payroll, ensuring required data is accurate and timely and partnering effectively with the internal payroll team.
• Be the first point of contact for employee queries which will entail communicating HR policies and processes.
• Tasks relating to administration such as immigration administration, providing visa support letters, preparing employment certificates, parental leave confirmation letters etc.
• Assisting employees with benefit related inquiries
• Managing employee updates in various systems, including Workday, ServiceNow and SuccessFactors
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with other groups such as Finance, Corporate Services, and IT and foster positive and respectful working relationships.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend appropriate solutions to address the needs of a growing organisation.
• Help generate standard HR reports from workday (e.g., employee turnover, absence rates, number of employees, fluctuation, sick leave, vacation status etc).
• You will potentially receive additional responsibilities and be involved in ad hoc projects.
• Provide support to our Czech Republic HR team regarding the above tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree graduate in Psychology, Human Resources, or any Business-related discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in a HR similar role, ideally gained at a company that has seen rapid growth and continues to evolve.
• Highly organised and ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and manage workload effectively.
• An interest and understanding of employment law (with a German focus) and willingness to continually expand and develop knowledge and skillset.
• Demonstrate good judgement, act with integrity, credibility and professionalism.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and able to build relationships across all levels of the business in a global operating environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience using Workday would be beneficial.
• German language knowledge would be advantageous

This role will be assigned on a mid/night shift schedule and hybrid work setting.

What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let's be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.

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