Senior HR Operations Manager (m/f/d) - Remote Flexibility

ZipRecruiter; Cologne (MN); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior HR Operations Manager to oversee global HR initiatives, ensuring compliance with international HR regulations and driving operational excellence. This remote position requires significant experience in HR Operations and a deep understanding of employment laws across various countries, coupled with strong communication skills in English and German. The company offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits aimed at promoting work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

30 days of vacation

High-quality equipment of choice

3-day bootcamp for new starters

Comprehensive onboarding program

10 days for personal development

Personal coaching

Attractive company car program

Employee discounts

Regular team and company events

Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years significant experience in HR Operations in a global organization.
• In-depth knowledge of HR best-of-breed practices.
• Fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Drive professional development and motivation of the global HR Administration Team.
• Support Leadership Team on international HR operations.
• Oversee and streamline HR administration processes.

Skills

HR operations

payroll processing

employment laws

relationship management

digital processes

Education

degree in a relevant field

Tools

HRIS solution

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for HR administration and excel compliance to international HR regulations?

We are seeking a Senior HR Operations Manager (m/f/d) to work remotely and report directly to the COO. This role is central to driving global strategic and operational HR initiatives and ensure flawless execution. In particular, we are active in DE, CH, AT, ES, GB, FR, BE, BG, US, CA, IN and CN.

How you’ll provide positive impact

• Team Lead – Drive professional development and motivation of our global HR Administration Team (>5 employees in Germany, UK, US and India)
• Go-to Expert – Support our Leadership Team on all aspects of international HR operations, i.e. employment law, payroll and benefits-related matters as well as layoffs, contract and HR document management
• HR Administration – Oversee, manage, and continuously streamline our HR administration, including scalable HR data and document management, employee records, payroll preparation, terminations, HRIS optimization
• HR Operations Projects – Drive change initiatives due to our growing organization structure to ensure compliance with local HR regulations and company requirements, e.g. implementation of a global HRIS
• HR Process Alignment – Ensure seamless interfaces and optimized processes with other HR functions like People & Development or HR Controlling

Your Skills and Requirements

• A degree in a relevant field, ideally with a specialization in HR, complemented by a minimum of five years of significant experience in HR Operations in a global organization
• In-depth knowledge of HR best-of-breed practices, with a strong understanding of HR operations, payroll processing, tax regulations, and employment laws, in Germany; familiarity with international HR regulations is a plus
• Experience in introduction and enhancement of an HRIS solution (e.g. Workday or SAP Success Factors)
• Strong in managing relationships and collaboration with Business Leaders , Management or other HR functions, as well as external stakeholders (payroll provider, legal consultancy,…)
• A strong affinity for IT and a thorough understanding of digital processes
• Organized with a lean management approach, detail-oriented, and self-driven with a commitment to discretion and reliability
• Clear and open communication, fluent in English and German

What We Offer

• 30 days of vacation as well as a flextime model and the option to work from your home office, promoting your work-life balance
• High-quality equipment of your choice - whether Apple or Windows, you decide which top equipment you prefer to work with
• 3-day bootcamp for your new start with us, in which you will be trained around IAM and various technologies
• iC Consult University - our comprehensive onboarding program accompanies you on your individual induction path with training modules, mentoring programs and events
• 10 days a year are dedicated to your personal and professional development - through our iC Consult Academy you have access to internal and external trainings tailored to your needs
• Benefit from a personal coach, an attractive company car program, the JobRad bicycle leasing scheme, mobility support (Deutschlandticket) and a company sports membership
• Employee discounts on products and services from well-known suppliers
• Regular team and company events in a relaxed atmosphere to strengthen the corporate climate
• Flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths and a high degree of personal responsibility with a great deal of decision-making freedom are what set us apart from the rest

Interested?

We are happy to answer your questions and look forward to getting in touch with you soon! Send your application documents with the reference number TLHR-2366-LI, including salary requirement and potential starting date, to [e-mail].

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About us

iC Consult is the trusted partner of choice for -driven Cybersecurity. Our team of over 850 experts is committed to delivering next-level solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients worldwide. We achieve this by continuously driving innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and partnering with leading and cybersecurity vendors, as well as renowned analyst firms. is our specialty: Our end-to-end service portfolio covers all aspects of professional and managed services in security including advisory, architecture, implementation, integration, support, and operations. We help our clients navigate key initiatives such as zero trust, threat detection and response, IAM cloud migration, and more to ensure they stay ahead in cybersecurity. With a strong global presence spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, we ensure the security and expert management of digital identities for the world’s largest brands.

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