Operations Specialist - HR Shared Services

For our business, for clients, and for you

Job Specification

• Manage end-to-end HR Shared Services operations for Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands (80% HR Operations support), with backup coverage for Serbia, including onboarding, offboarding, employee lifecycle changes, contract administration, employee records management, HR documentation, and payroll support (20%), ensuring accurate, compliant, and seamless HR service delivery across multiple countries.
• Partner with employees, managers, recruiters, local HR teams, and IT teams to ensure accurate employee data, timely access provisioning/deactivation, compliance with company policies, and delivery of a seamless employee experience.
• Provide payroll support, including review of payroll inputs, payroll data validation, payroll controls, reconciliations, variance analysis, statutory compliance checks, maintenance of payroll documentation, and support for payroll processing activities in line with established procedures and deadlines.

Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, Payroll, International Relations, or a related field.
• Previous experience in HR Shared Services, HR Operations, Employee Lifecycle Management, or Payroll Administration, preferably within a multinational or shared services environment.
• Strong understanding of employee lifecycle processes, HR data management, payroll controls, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English with strong stakeholder management and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, and experience working with HRIS and payroll systems.

What You Will Get in Return

• Opportunity to work within a dynamic global HR and Payroll function supporting multiple European countries.
• Exposure to a broad range of HR operations, employee lifecycle activities, and payroll processes across international markets.
• Collaboration with diverse global teams and opportunities to partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Professional development opportunities, including exposure to HR Shared Services best practices, payroll compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment with opportunities to contribute to a growing global organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, along with opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.