Specialist International People Services (all genders) - 12 month contract

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As a Senior Specialist International People Services (all genders) you will support the growing need for people operations expertise in existing and new international Zalando locations across Europe, from onboarding to offboarding. This role shall serve as the first point of contact for leaders, stakeholders and employees on a wide range of people operations related topics.

THIS IS A LIMITED 12 MONTH CONTRACT DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the starting point for fashion - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion

Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion/our-employee-resource-groups

WHAT WE' D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• You are responsible for all data management and contractual aspects of the whole employment lifecycle and ensure a smooth customer experience on both sides - employees and stakeholders

• You are familiar with people processes and policies and able to adapt to local requirements

• You will set up, implement and improve processes and documentation related to International Employment and other tasks within scope in collaboration with Legal

• You have a close interface to other colleagues in the People Operations such as International Payroll, Mobility Services and Talent Acquisition

• You will work on a variety of projects and initiatives as a contributor or owner

• The role may involve liaising with external partners (such as employer of record) to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, and to provide HR assistance to our team as needed

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You have experience with working in an international people function that is largely accountable for day-to-day operations and being customer facing

• You have experience with setting up scalable processes

• You have the ability to liaise and partner with different teams and stakeholders within the organization

• You are solution-oriented, love organizational challenges and convince with an independent and careful way of working

• You are fluent in English and you might have some language skills in other languages of the countries we are operating in

• Ideally you have already knowledge of working with SAP and/or Workday

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation a year to start

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

Please note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address (@zalando.de).

If you have any questions about our recruitment process, please take a look at our FAQ page.