Senior HR Specialist / Operations, Analytics and Budgeting

Job Overview

The Senior HR Specialist supports the effective operation of people-related processes, with a particular focus on rewards, budgeting, analytics and accurate payroll-related calculations. The role helps apply compensation and benefits policies, prepares information for bonus and incentive processes, and coordinates with global rewards colleagues and Finance. It combines careful data handling with process coordination, helping ensure that employee-related payments and financial plans are supported by complete and reliable information.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and day-to-day administration of rewards and benefits policies in coordination with relevant global and.
• Prepare and validate sales and back-office bonus calculations, ensuring that inputs and results are accurate and documented.
• Coordinate payroll-related activities and calculations, including processes connected with collective labour agreements and union requirements.
• Contribute to HR budgeting, forecasts and periodic reviews, investigating differences and helping improve forecast accuracy.
• Prepare monthly financial and operational reports and provide clear explanations of relevant movements or variances.
• Act as a coordination point between HR, Finance and global Rewards stakeholders to resolve questions and complete.
• Maintain organized records and apply appropriate confidentiality and control practices when handling employee and compensation information.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Relevant experience in HR operations, compensation and benefits, payroll, budgeting or people analytics.
• An understanding of payroll and employee reward processes, including the need to apply local policies.
• Ability to work with budgets, calculations, forecasts and recurring management reports.
• Relevant education or practical experience in HR, business, finance or analytics; a specific degree requirement.

Skills and Competencies

The role requires strong numerical and analytical ability, attention to detail and dependable follow-through. The specialist should be comfortable working with sensitive information, coordinating across teams and meeting reporting deadlines. Clear communication, organization and a structured approach help maintain accurate records and resolve questions. Experience with spreadsheets and HR or finance systems is useful.