HR Operations Specialist

Safeguard Global; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeguard Global is seeking a Payroll and HR Specialist to handle HR operations for employees across Europe. Responsibilities include payroll processing, benefits administration, and supporting onboarding efforts. Candidates should have HR experience, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented approach, all while embracing a flexible, remote work environment.

Benefits

Autonomy & Flexibility

Access to learning platforms

Remote-First Focus

2 Charitable Days

Reward & Recognition Program

Corporate bonus/SIP

Flexible workspace options

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in Payroll and HR.
• Strong Excel skills especially for reconciliation.
• Knowledge of HR and payroll laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Provide payroll and benefits reporting to stakeholders.
• Respond to employee queries regarding pay and benefits.

Skills

Excel

Payroll processing

HR laws

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

2 years experience in Payroll and/or HR Administration

Tools

HR systems

CRM (Zendesk)

Workday

Job description

How about a Job That Works For You?

Ever dreamt of a profession where you call the shots on where you work? Welcome to Safeguard Global! We're all about making work fit your life, not the other way around.

Our Work in Any Way approach means you can call your couch your office or a café halfway across the world your boardroom, while still having the flexibility to make school runs and essential errands, which may end up in a detour to a scenic park to continue your workday and meet deadlines.

We are seeking a Payroll and HR Specialist to be responsible for day-to-day operations of Human Resources for our guardians throughout Europe. This role will manage the administrative tasks for the HR function in the EMEA region, and act as support for the HR team to ensure that all employees are enabled and empowered to perform at their highest potential.

The key responsibilities of this role are payroll, HR Admin, and benefits; however, there is opportunity to work with the broader HR team on a wide array of local and global projects and to interact with our team members around the world.

In our business, it’s all about our values. We are looking for a talented individual with high accountability and who truly cares about the people with whom they work.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with internal teams and external payroll providers to ensure smooth payroll processing.
• Collect and provide payroll inputs for several EMEA countries.
• Develop a working knowledge of local country guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance, partnering with payroll, benefit, and tax providers for support.
• Provide payroll and benefits reporting to stakeholders, finance, and governmental agencies as required.
• Respond urgently and professionally to employee queries regarding pay and benefits through a CRM (Zendesk). Assist employees with benefit enrollment and life events.
• Manage accurate benefits administration and billing, including healthcare and pension plans or SOC1 audits as required.
• Enter and maintain employee lifecycle changes in the HR System (e.g., new hires, terminations, compensation changes, organization changes).
• Build and provide regular and ad hoc reporting, and get involved in projects as required.
• Support onboarding and new hire documentation and orientation training as needed.
• Assist with HR compliance projects.

For this role, you should have:

• At least two years’ experience working in a Payroll and/or HR Administration role.

• Strong Excel skills, particularly for reconciliation and analysis (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).

• Knowledge of relevant HR and payroll laws and best practices.
• Aptitude and interest in technology and knowledge of HR systems, preferably Workday.
• A love for numbers, detail, and getting the job done right and on time.
• Ability to act professionally with the highest level of discretion and client service.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to different audiences, including fluency in business English.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize successfully in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, while still delivering timely results.
• Ability to work independently while being part of a global team.

About Us:

We’re not bound by traditional ways of doing things. We handle global solutions for over 1500 clients, but what really sets us apart is our culture. We’re a community of 900+ Guardians, spread across 50+ countries, united by our dedication to a remote-first and flexible workforce.

Why become a Guardian:

• ?? Autonomy & Flexibility (Work in Any Way)
• ? International Environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.
• Our Culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve.
• ?? Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace.
• ?? Remote-First Focus: Work from your couch, a cafe, or your favorite hideaway. We're all about making anywhere your office.
• ?? 2 Charitable Days: Contribute to causes you believe in.
• ?? Reward & Recognition Program: Be rewarded for your success and championing our values.
• ?? Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.
• ? Coworking Space: Need to meet with a client, utilize admin services, or just get out of the house? We’ve got you covered with flexible workspace options based on location.

Next Steps:

Ready to become part of a workforce that shapes itself around your life, embraces remote work like a pro? Express your interest by clicking on the following link. We wish you the best with your application. Our Guardian promise to you is to keep in touch to arrange the next stage should your application meet the position's requirements, and/or provide a gentle update if you have been unsuccessful at this time.

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At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.