HR Manager

LeadDesk

  • Helsinki
  • Vakituinen
  • Täyspäiväinen
  • 29 päivää sitten
HR Manager- Driving Smooth Payroll and HR OperationsNice to meet you! I'm from the Talent team at LeadDesk. Together with , our Head of People, we're looking for a proactive and passionate HR Manager to join our People team in Helsinki.You'll join a close-knit team of four where teamwork is essential, playing a vital role in keeping our HR operations efficient and delivering an exceptional employee experience at every turn.What's in it for you
  • Put your senior payroll expertise to work: you'll manage the full payroll cycle in seven countries with accuracy and care, alongside with a trusted team and trusted external partners.
  • Grow your HR expertise: Expand your existing skills and take on impactful HR projects in a dynamic growth company.
  • Flexible and hybrid: Enjoy a work-life balance with flexible hours and a hybrid model-3 days a week at our Helsinki office.
  • Get the best of both worlds: the reliability of an established organization and the dynamic energy of a fast-moving tech environment. LeadDesk is a publicly listed SaaS company that builds its own cutting-edge technology and thrives on innovation.
  • Truly international vibes: Collaborate with colleagues from 27 nationalities across 7 countries. You'll gain international experience and exposure to different payroll and HR practices.
What you'll be responsible for:In this role, approximately 70% of your work is conducting operational payroll processes across Europe together with your team colleague and 30 % is for managing other HR projects. You'll be part of a hands-on, agile team where no two days are the same. While technical experience is a plus, we're looking for someone who's people -first, agile-minded, curious and eager to grow. Here are your main responsibilities:
  • Prioritizing and conducting daily payroll processes including commissions and BSC
  • Developing and automatizing payroll and employee life-cycle processes across different countries to be more efficient and smoother
  • Managing HR projects in areas such as rewarding, performance management, learning and development, employee engagement, culture and values, HR analytics etc.
  • Managing employee insurance and benefit matters
  • Acting as an admin in our HRIS Sympa and other HR systems
What success looks like in this role in the first 6 months :
  • You've become an integral part of our People team and built strong cross-functional relationships
  • Our HR operations are one step further in automatization and scalability
  • Payroll runs like clockwork-accurately and efficiently-thanks to great collaboration between teams and partners
  • Salary, bonus, and commission processes are more automatized, streamlined, and consistent
  • You've added value beyond payroll by contributing also to wider HR initiatives
This is where the match happens
Must-haves
  • Relevant higher education (e.g., Bachelor's or Master's degree) in HR, Business, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in HR, with a strong focus on payroll management: from processing to approval, including collaboration with external partners and experience in payroll variables such as BSC and commissions
  • Experience in managing HR and payroll development projects
  • Solid HR reporting skills
  • Willingness and readiness to take ownership of other HR responsibilities
  • Professional working proficiency in English
Nice-to-haves
  • Experience working with international companies in HR and payroll
  • Experience with Sympa HR, Mepco Matka and NetSuite
  • In addition to English, proficiency in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, German, or Spanish is regarded as an asset.
Practicalities
  • Location: Helsinki HQ office
  • Work permit in Finland: Required
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Work model: Hybrid work model 3 days a week at the office
  • Employment: Full-time, permanent
What's next?Submit your application by August 20th, 2025, at the latest. We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis-so don't wait too long!For more information, please reach out to Shweta from the Talent team by email: ext-shweta.malhotra (at) leaddesk.com.LeadDesk brieflyAt LeadDesk, our purpose is to simplify human connections between organisations and people across Europe. Every year, our AI-powered platform connects more than 500 million customers with call center agents.When it comes to our employees, we believe that each of us is a Leader. Someone with a lot of ambition, drive, and readiness to take (and receive!) ownership from day 1.We welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life, which is reflected in our diverse community of Leaders. As an employer, we're committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

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