People Technology Analyst EMEA

Avolta; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avolta is seeking an HRIS Specialist (EMEA) to oversee end-to-end payroll governance, HR systems, and transformation initiatives across multiple countries. You will own payroll vendor performance, HRIS integrity, and data-driven operations, working with ADP and major HR platforms.

The role focuses on governance, analytics, system stability, and cross-country collaboration with country HR teams and IT. Avolta offers an inclusive environment with opportunities across international locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll, HRIS, or HR operations.
• Experience in multi-country payroll environments is a plus.
• Strong vendor management and governance capabilities.
• Experience with HR systems such as SuccessFactors EC, ONB and REC, and payroll integrations.

Responsibilities

• Own payroll governance and vendor ownership across EMEA.
• Manage outsourced payroll providers (e.g., ADP) including SLAs and escalation.
• Ensure data integrity, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance across payroll activities.
• Lead system enhancements, releases, and integrations for HRIS landscape.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support and collaborate with IT and vendors on architecture.

Skills

Payroll governance

Vendor management

HRIS systems

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Tools

ADP

SuccessFactors EC

ONB/REC

Time systems

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Who we are

Avolta is the world’s Leading Travel Experience Player – the product of the Dufry-Autogrill business combination. With complementary strengths in global travel retail, convenience and food & beverage, the newly combined industry titans address 2.3 billion passengers in more than 75 countries in 5,500 outlets across 1,200 airports, motorways, cruise lines, seaports, railway stations and other locations across six continents. With the traveler at our core, we are creating value for all our stakeholders including concession and brand partners, employees, communities, and finally, our shareholders. Avolta is headquartered in Basel and listed on the Swiss stock exchange, with office hubs in Milan, Madrid, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, New Jersey, Bethesda and Dubai to name a few. Want to learn more about us? Visit avoltaworld.com

Human Resources Information System Specialist

HRIS Specialist (EMEA)

Role Purpose

Support and coordinate the end-to-end payroll governance, HR systems, and operational excellence agenda across EMEA. Acts as the central point of ownership for payroll vendor performance, HRIS integrity, and transformation initiatives for the HMSHost International legacy ADP systems —ensuring scalable, compliant, and data-driven HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Governance & Vendor Ownership

• Own the HMSHost International legacy system (SSFF EC), payroll operating model and control framework
• Manage outsourced payroll providers (e.g., ADP) including SLAs, performance, and escalation, including raising and resolving service tickets
• Ensure compliance, audit readiness, and data integrity across all payroll activities
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of payroll issues
• Drive standardization of payroll processes across HMSHost International legacy countries
• Own HR systems landscape for HMSHost International legacy countries (SuccessFactors, eTime, payroll integrations)
• Ensure system stability, data accuracy, and interface performance
• Lead system enhancements, releases, and implementations
• Provide technical oversight and Tier 2/3 issue resolution
• Partner with IT and vendors on system architecture

3. Data, Reporting & Analytics

• Deliver payroll analytics, cost insights, and performance reporting
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting to HR, Finance, and leadership

4. Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Support country HR teams with payroll and systems expertise
• Support governance forums, service reviews, and escalation management
• Ensure adherence to HRIS and payroll governance standards

5. Project & Program Delivery

• Lead cross-functional global/regional projects (systems, payroll, controls)
• Ensure structured execution: timelines, risks, communication, change management
• Coordinate vendor and internal teams across multiple geographies

Scope / Complexity

• Multi-country EMEA (some APAC) payroll and time and attendance environment
• Outsourced payroll model
• Multiple HR systems and integrations
• High regulatory complexity
• Direct interaction with senior stakeholders

Success Measures

• Payroll accuracy, timeliness, and audit compliance
• Vendor SLA performance and issue resolution speed
• System stability and data integrity
• Successful delivery of transformation initiatives

Experience Profile

• 5+ years in payroll, HRIS, or HR operations
• Strong vendor-managed payroll environments (ADP)
• Experience in HR systems (SuccessFactors EC, ONB and REC, time systems)
• Integration knowledge
• Proven delivery of multi-country transformation projects

Avolta aims to make it priority to hire people of all backgrounds, genders, race, age, income, education, ethnically background, religion, political orientation, disability, sexual orientation or personality – we also make it our priority that our associates feel that they belong to our organization. Therefore, we promote an inclusive environment in which everyone feels accepted, respected and valued as an individual and in which opportunities and resources are equally accessible.

This is a great opportunity for a People Technology Analyst who is ready for the next step in their career, If you are looking for a dynamic role where people are put at the heart of what we do, then we look forward to hearing from you!