Gunvor
commodity trading or financial services
ManagerofHROperations
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“Manager of HR Operations at Gunvor. Skills: HR Operations, Employee Lifecycle Management, Compliance, Service Delivery. Lead HR service delivery model. Ensure efficient execution of HR operational processes”
Industry & Context.
Data interpretation; Decision-making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 years of progressive experience in HR management, 3 to 5 years in a leadership role, Demonstrated experience managing remote teams, Experience managing HR systems, Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Nice to Have
Master or higher education certificates desired, Experience in commodity trading or financial services industry, Experience managing multiple stakeholders, Experience managing HR systems (Workday is a plus), PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP are a plus
What You'll Do.
Lead HR service delivery model
Ensure efficient execution of HR operational processes
Drive continuous improvement
Drive operational excellence
Drive compliance with local laws
Lead decentralized team
Partner with HR Business Partners
Partner with senior business leaders
Ensure consistent HR employee experience
Ensure compliant HR employee experience
Ensure high-quality HR employee experience
Manage and optimize daily HR operations
Ensure accuracy in HR operations
Ensure compliance with company policies
Ensure compliance with local regulations
Implement HR processes
Enhance operational effectiveness
Enhance employee experience
Ensure HR systems are updated
Ensure proper utilization of HR systems
Ensure data accuracy in HR systems
Ensure security of HR systems
Oversee employee lifecycle processes
Manage onboarding processes
Manage offboarding processes
Manage employee status changes
Ensure seamless onboarding experience
Support employee data management
Stay updated on employment laws
Stay updated on regulations
Stay updated on industry best practices
Ensure compliance in HR activities
Identify HR-related risks
Mitigate HR-related risks
Address compliance issues
Implement corrective actions
Maintain compliant employee files
Maintain compliant employee records
Maintain compliant reporting
Maintain statutory documentation
Manage relationships with HR service providers
Evaluate vendor performance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with HRBPs; Partner with COEs; Partner with Legal; Partner with senior leaders; Collaborate with TA; Collaborate with HRBPs
Communication Scope
Build relationships; Influence stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
**Job Title:** HR Operations Manager **Contract Type:** ****Time Type:**** **Job Description:** **Gunvor Manager of HR Operations:** The Manager of HR Operations-Americas is responsible for leading a high‑performing HR service delivery model across multiple jurisdictions within the EMEA region (approx. 300 employees across United States, Canada, Peru, Brazil, and Argentina. This role ensures the efficient execution of all HR operational processes, data, systems, and employee lifecycle activities, while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and compliance with local laws and global HR standards. The role leads a decentralized team of two and partners closely with HR Business Partners, COEs (Reward, Talent Acquisition, HRIS), Legal, and senior business leaders to ensure a consistent, compliant, and high‑quality HR employee experience across all locations. **The Opportunity:** **HR Operations Excellence:** * Lead, manage and optimize daily HR operations across the Americas region, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with company policies and local regulations. * Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR processes, procedures, and workflows to enhance operational effectiveness and employee experience. * Ensure HR systems and tools are properly kept up to date, ensuring proper utilization, data accuracy, and security. **Employee Lifecycle Management & Service Delivery:** * Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, transfers, promotions, and other employee status changes. * Partner with TA and HRBPs to ensure a seamless onboarding experience. * Maintain HRIS (Human Resources Information System) to support employee data management and reporting. **Compliance and Risk Management:** * Stay updated on relevant employment laws, regulations, and industry best practices across the Americas region, ensuring compliance in all HR activities. * Conduct audits and assessments to identify and mitigate HR-relat
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