Responsibilities / Tasks
We are seeking an experienced and motivated HR Administration Team Lead (f / m / d) to oversee and manage our WEMEA and NCE HR Administration operations this role you will be responsible for ensuring service excellence across the region managing a team of 11 HR Administration Specialists and driving continuous improvements in our processes and customer experience.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on operational expertise with strong leadership skills ensuring both day-to-day delivery and fostering a strong internal team culture.
Operational Excellence & Leadership
- Oversee daily service operations for the regional HR Administration delivery team ensuring timely and effective responses to service requests.
- Act as a people manager: set clear goals and development plans conduct performance reviews and foster a culture of growth and accountability.
- Provide coaching and technical guidance to team members strengthening both their HR expertise and soft skills.
- Ensure high service quality standards monitor performance against KPIs / SLAs and proactively address deviations.
- Manage team workload and capacity effectively ensuring resources are allocated optimally.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex cases and collaborate closely with the Global Lead HR Service Delivery.
- Partner with other regional HR Ops Team Leads to ensure consistency and a seamless customer experience.
- Encourage knowledge sharing with Subject Matter Experts to strengthen Tier 2 support capabilities.
Service Delivery & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor service levels and drive operational excellence ensuring compliance with defined standards processes and tools.
- Identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Provide input and drive initiatives on improving the regional service delivery model.
Projects & Strategic Initiatives
- Actively support HR Operations projects and programs by contributing with regional expertise as well as process expertise.
- Initiate and participate in cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment and effectiveness across different HR and even non HR Functions.
- Identify and lead internal improvement initiatives within the HR Admin department.
Your Profile / Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field (Masters degree preferred).
- 5 years of experience in HR Operations / Administration with at least 2 years in a team leadership or supervisory role.
- Proven track record in service delivery management and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong people management skills including coaching performance management and staff development.
- Excellent knowledge of HR processes compliance and operational excellence principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working with KPIs and SLAs.
- Ability to collaborate across regions and functions in a matrix organization.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems service management tools and MS Office Suite.
- Fluent in English.
What We Offer
- A leadership role with regional impact in a dynamic international HR Operations environment.
- Opportunity to shape service delivery and contribute to global HR transformation initiatives.
- A collaborative culture that values innovation teamwork and continuous learning.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.