Description
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY 27TH OF NOVEMBER
About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home renovation and design, providing people with everything they need to improve or design their homes from start to finish. On Houzz, people can find design inspiration, research and hire home professionals, and get advice for their projects. For home professionals, Houzz provides an all-in-one solution that empowers them to stand out, win more clients and manage their projects efficiently and profitably. The Houzz community is made up of millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals around the world. Houzz is available on the web and as a top-rated mobile app.
About the Role
We connect business needs with employee needs! We are looking for a talented People Operations Coordinator to join our London office and support our small but mighty International People Services team, who drive the HR strategy for our business units in London, Berlin, Sydney, Tokyo and Moscow.
Reporting directly to the Senior People Partner Manager who is also based in London, you will work closely with the local People Services Partners, acting as the first point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and external partners. You will also play an essential role in the coordination and execution of new and developing People programs.
You must be confident to engage successfully with employees at all levels of the organisation and build trust with local and remote team members.
There are many challenges and opportunities for growth for someone who is passionate about making an impact in a fast paced, high growth environment.
What You’ll DoProvide first level support for international employee HR queries, managing the shared HR inbox and escalating to People Services Partners as neededPreparing and administering personnel documents, i.e employment contracts, salary letters, probation documentation, etc.Maintain local records of personnel-related data (payroll, personal information, leaves, etc.) to ensure all employment requirements are met and filed accurately, becoming an expert user of our HRIS, WorkdayAssisting the local People Services Partners in the maintenance of payroll and benefitsAssisting the implementation of key People projects focused on talent development and performance managementCoordinating regular international HR and L&D initiatives such as performance reviews, employee and manager training opportunities, new joiner check-insMaintain confidentiality concerning personnel actions, legal actions and other organizational informationCoordinating new employee onboarding and leaver offboarding for the London office, including visa sponsorship applications where necessary Ad-hoc People Services projects as assignedAt a Minimum, We’d Like You To HaveProven hands on experience as an HR Coordinator, HR Administrative Assistant or relevant roleExperience with HR software, preferably WorkdayComputer literacy (Google applications, in particular)Knowledge of UK labour legislation; interest in learning about labour law in other jurisdictionsExcellent self-organization skills and attention to detail, with an ability to prioritize important projectsExcellent communication and presentation skills, project and process managementAbility to work independently in a dynamic fast-paced environmentTeamwork, collaboration, and relationship building skills given the global nature of our teamFluency in English is essential, but multiple languages is a plus; our employees speak English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Russian, to name a few!Ideally, You’ll Also HaveDegree or certification such as CIPD in Human Resources Management or related field.Some experience with training/facilitationExperience working in start-up / high tech / entrepreneurial environment A love for Houzz and all things home design related