Senior HR Operations Specialist

Leo Pharma GmbH; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in medical dermatology seeks a Senior HR Specialist to enhance HR processes and drive operational excellence within a collaborative team. This role demands expertise in HR, global payroll services, and a proficiency in data management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance while fostering improvements. Applicants should possess strong analytical skills and fluency in English. Join us at Leo Pharma to make a meaningful impact in medical dermatology.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Diversity and inclusion focus

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in HR processes and global payroll services.
• Expertise in identifying process inefficiencies.
• Fluency in English, with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational excellence in HR processes.
• Collaborate across teams to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and company policies.

Skills

International experience in HR processes

Proficiency in managing HR master data

Expertise in process improvements

Fluency in English

Collaborative mindset

Analytical problem-solving skills

Mastery in HR systems and tools

Job description

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Location:Gdansk80-309,,Poland
Contract type:Permanent
Job ID:4099

Role Description

Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to take our HR processes to the next level. At LEO Pharma, our mission goes far beyond the skin, and as a Senior HR Specialist, you’ll be at the very heart of it. In this role, you’ll ensure global HR operations are efficient, accurate, and continuously evolving while inspiring your colleagues to embrace smarter ways of working and higher standards of excellence.

This is your opportunity to turn ideas into impactful improvements, driving operational accuracy, speed, and consistency across our HR processes.

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology.

At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 115 years\' experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicine.

Your Role

As a Senior HR Specialist, you\'ll be responsible for delivering operational excellence in HR processes while acting as a role model for best practices in your team. You’ll collaborate closely across teams and markets to identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes that drive scalability, efficiency, and compliance.

Your key responsibilities will include:

HR Processes

• Managing and updating HR master data, employee documents, benefits, and hire-to-rehire workflows for a dedicated market.
• Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes from an HR perspective.
• Ensuring accurate and timely payroll input for the internal Payroll team.
• Auditing and reconciling HR data in both internal and vendor systems to maintain transparency and accuracy.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Acting as a trusted backup for other HR Specialists and the HR Manager.
• Serving as a role model by sharing best practices, promoting team excellence, and building bridges across teams and markets.
• Partnering with HR Business Partners, Payroll, HRIS, Mobility, and Rewards teams to achieve collective goals and ensure seamless alignment.
• Training new joiners and less-experienced colleagues, continuously raising the capability and confidence of the team.

Compliance & Integrity

• Ensuring HR master data adheres to local laws, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Maintaining data integrity across HR systems and vendors.
• Creating and updating clear work instructions to serve as valuable resources for future colleagues.

Driving Improvements

• Identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate processes.
• Challenging the status quo by analyzing HR workflows and implementing projects that optimize both efficiency and compliance.
• Acting as the go-to advisor for colleagues by offering best practices and system tips, while translating feedback into actionable insights.
• Managing vendor relationships to ensure accurate and timely data updates.

Your Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should bring:

• International experience in HR processes and global payroll services.
• A strong proficiency in managing HR master data, systems integrations, and workflows.
• Expertise in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements based on Lean principles or project management concepts.
• Fluency in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset, thriving in team-oriented environments while building partnerships across geographies.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and a natural drive to address root causes with sustainable solutions.
• Mastery in HR systems and tools, with a keen understanding of data integrity, compliance, and optimization.

Your New Team

As part of LEO Pharma’s Global People Operations team, you’ll join a collaborative group of HR professionals dedicated to delivering operational excellence and supporting global teams. The environment is dynamic and supportive, with a focus on sharing knowledge, improving processes, and working together to tackle challenges. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with colleagues across regions, functions, and teams, building close partnerships and contributing to the company’s success. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, precision, and teamwork in elevating HR to a higher standard.

Contact and Application

If this exciting opportunity aligns with your expertise, we’d love to hear from you!
You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to include a few sentences in your CV about why this position excites you. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.

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