HR Business Partner
Leads HR operations and people processes for Dandy’s international expansion, serving as a trusted partner to European site leadership and employees. The role requires 5–10 years of HR experience, multinational policy and compliance expertise, and experience establishing HR operations in new countries.
About the job
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Culture
- Support HR strategic actions and planning for global expansion locations.
- Serve as the HR point of contact for new international expansion sites and primary point of contact in Europe.
- Act as the frontline contact for employees in expansion geographies, addressing HR questions and resolving issues.
HR Operations, Policy & Compliance
- Prepare HR documents, including employment contracts, employee handbook revisions, and employee communications tailored to local requirements.
- Create, iterate, and own HR policies and procedures for each new site or country.
- Ensure compliance with HR-related legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Streamline administrative operations, including employee records and internal databases, across expansion geographies.
Partnerships & People Management
- Partner with local site leadership and cross-functional departments to build and improve People processes and projects in new markets.
- Coordinate with internal recruiting teams and external insurance vendors and EOR/PEO partners to establish HR operations in new markets.
- Assist payroll by providing relevant employee information, including leaves of absence and parental leave, across geographies.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience as an HR Generalist, HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or similar.
- Experience leading HR for global or international expansion, including establishing HR operations in new countries or sites.
- Ability to build rapport and serve as a trusted partner to site leadership and employees across cultures and geographies.
- Experience implementing and enforcing HR policies and processes across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience managing HR investigations and leading Employee Relations actions.
- Proficiency in GSuite and HR software programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant legal regulations.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with a fast-growing company.
- Experience creating HR policies and processes from the ground up in new countries.
- Experience working with EOR/PEO providers for international hiring.
- Experience supporting employees across multiple time zones, shifts, or schedules.
- Ability to get up to speed quickly and build processes rapidly.
Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive, inclusive benefits tailored to the country of employment.
- Typical local benefits may include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off.
Skills
Google Workspace, Hr Software, Hr Policies, Employee Relations, Hr Investigations, Payroll, Employment Contracts, Eor/Peo, Peo Providers, Hr Compliance
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