People Operations Specialist

About the Role

Ant International, a leading global digital payments and financial services provider transforming how millions manage money across Asia and beyond, is expanding its reach throughout EMEA and the world. Join us as a People Operations Specialist supporting multiple EMEA countries with a hybrid working schedule (in-office Tuesday to Thursday).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR operations throughout the employee lifecycle for multiple EMEA locations, ensuring efficient processes and a positive employee experience.
• Maintain HR data integrity, compliance, and confidentiality in HR systems, adhering strictly to GDPR regulations.
• Collaborate with various departments including HR, Payroll, Legal, Finance, IT, and external vendors to support payroll, benefits, compliance, and daily HR operations throughout the region.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to simplify procedures, optimize HR systems, and contribute to regional and global HR initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted expert on HR operations, offering guidance on policies and processes while ensuring adherence to local employment laws and internal controls.

Experience and Skills Required

• Prior experience in HR Operations or HR Shared Services within an international organization, especially supporting multiple EMEA countries.
• Strong proficiency with HR systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM, with a meticulous approach to HR data management.
• Solid knowledge of HR operations, payroll processing, employment legislation, and GDPR compliance with a proactive risk management mindset.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills, capable of building relationships across departments and managing priorities.
• A dedication to continuous improvement by leveraging data, insights, and best practices to enhance processes and the employee experience.

Life at Ant International

• Be part of a global scaling initiative backed by a proven model in East Asia and a dynamic, start-up energy environment.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements with three days in-office (Tuesday to Thursday) and remote work on Monday and Friday.
• Benefit from free breakfast and coffee weekly at the office, plus a drinks fridge every Thursday afternoon.
• Engage with a diverse and multicultural team through regular social activities reflecting our global footprint.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and recruit solely based on merit and potential. We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for all candidates.

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