Director of Payroll and People Operations
KONE
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Espoo • 🇫🇮 Finland
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Lead
About the role
- Lead and develop KONE’s global Payroll and People Operations functions
- Drive the payroll and people operations strategy and ensure compliance
- Work closely with KONE Assurance and Internal Controls to strengthen compliance
- Partner with KONE IT, P&C Operations Development, and KONE Sourcing for payroll processes
- Harmonize payroll and people operations, ensuring alignment with governance standards
- Lead process optimization and risk management with IT, HR, and Finance teams
Requirements
- M.Sc.or Bachelor degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- 7-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in multinational company
- Fluency of English + knowledge of one additional area language is an asset
- Deep understanding on managing/developing payroll function on a global scale
- Experience in formulating and executing payroll strategies
- Background from operational leadership roles within HR, Comms, Finance, IT or other relevant function
- Deep understanding of HR process landscape and IT architecture
- Deep understanding of People Operations service management processes
- Broad HR experience / roles as an advantage
- Proven track record of successful roles in multi-cultural business environment
- Experience in leading, developing and coaching P&C professionals.
Benefits
- flexible working hours
- comprehensive KONE benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
payroll managementpeople operationsprocess optimizationrisk managementHR process landscapeIT architectureservice management processespayroll strategiesoperational leadershipcoaching
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcultural awarenessteam developmentadaptabilitystakeholder engagementcompliance focus