Avaloq
wealth management technology and services
SeniorHROperationsProfessional
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“Senior HR Operations Professional at Avaloq. Skills: HR Operations, German payroll expertise, German labour law, HR compliance. Act as the primary contact for all HR administration matters. Manage HR administration across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding to offboarding)”
What You'll Achieve.
enhance operational efficiency; enhance the employee experience; consistent and compliant HR services across multiple countries; consistent and timely solutions
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least 5–8 years of experience in HR Operations, preferably in an international environment, with proven payroll expertise in Germany, Solid experience applying German labour law and HR compliance requirements across the full employee lifecycle (contracts, absences, terminations, policy implementation), Hands-on expertise in statutory payroll compliance, including German tax and social security law, mandatory reporting, and audits, Experience with SAP, MS Office skills, Reliable, responsible, and detail-oriented personality with problem-solving skills, Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under deadlines, Excellent communication skills in German and English, both written and verbal
Nice to Have
Knowledge of HR processes in other EMEA countries is an advantage
What You'll Do.
Act as the primary contact for all HR administration matters
Manage HR administration across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding to offboarding)
Prepare and manage employee documentation and maintain compliant personnel files
legally compliant employee data in our HRIS
Coordinate and oversee end-to-end payroll processing
Ensure compliance with German labour law
and internal HR policies
Serve as a first point of contact for employees
providing HR advisory and support through the HR ticketing system
Manage relationships with external vendors
Lead process optimization efforts
Support HR projects and initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with Global HR and regional teams; Collaborate with HR colleagues across EMEA and globally; Liaise with the regional HR operations contact for alignment, escalation management, and consistent delivery across the region
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills in German and English, both written and verbal
Process & Methodology
Support HR projects and initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and the employee experience
Full Job Description
Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues. We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential. The People Services & Solutions team delivers consistent and compliant HR services across multiple countries. Working closely with Global HR and regional teams, we support employees and managers while continuously improving HR processes and systems. In this role, you will support our German legal entity and contribute to HR services across the EMEA region. You will be the primary contact for all HR administration and employee lifecycle matters and will coordinate outsourced payroll processing for Germany. The role requires strong knowledge of German labour law and payroll compliance, as well as the ability to work independently in an international environment. Your key tasks * Act as the primary contact for all HR administration matters, working with internal stakeholders and external counterparts including authorities and service providers * Manage HR administration across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding to offboarding) * Prepare and manage employee documentation and maintain compliant personnel files * Maintain accurate, legally comp
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