Our story

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com

THE ROLE:

Strada is looking for a HR Shared Services leader to manage the Eastern and Central Europe and Nordics region. 

The candidate must have a significant experience in previous HR Shared Services leadership roles, able to understand the key strategic fundamentals of such function. 

We are looking for a strategic thinker, able to organize a big team and deliver a best in class service to our internal customers, our colleagues. 

In the role, you will be responsible for delivering the proper PY service and HR administration to the Eastern and Central Europe and Nordics region, in full adherence with the broader/global HR SS model. 

You will also play a significant part in providing your inputs and recommendations to improve the ongoing HR SS strategy 

Main Responsibilities 

Lead the Region HR Shared Services team according to the HR SS global strategy 

Responsible for ensuring client(s) relationships are in place and working well 

Responsible for the management and resolution of any client escalations 

Responsible for putting in place lessons learned backlogs and able to anticipate issues  

Effectively manage and monitor SLAs using the appropriate tools to ensure adherence to targets; if targets are not being met, 

Build strong working relationships with all of the HR CoEs, Local HRs, IT, Legal and any Strada team as needed  

Management of internal stakeholders including Leadership, as needed 

Responsible for ensuring the team have processes and DWIs in place  

Responsible for defining the training strategy for all applicable countries and ensuring all team members are skilled 

Year End processing meets all agreed deadlines and is submitted accurately 

Managing the relationship and negotiation of new and existing suppliers  

End to end management of the operational team, ensuring that regular individual reviews, trainings, performance management, absence management and overall adherence to Strada HR policies are being followed 

Responsible for ensuring issues associated with the team are successfully resolved 

Communication and alignment of team ensuring that business updates, innovation etc is fully understood by the whole team 

Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned 

Professional background 

Strong HR Shared Services leadership background with 3+ years in a team leadership role 

Strong understanding of HR Shared Services priorities, in adherence with the PY and employee’s lifecycle 

Experience in dealing with Management at all levels 

Able to communicate to peers, direct reports and to managers consistently, effectively, providing solutions, alongside the issues description 

Strong HR Shared Services transformation projects experience 

Experience working in a global, multicultural and fast paced enironment 

Education and knowledge 

3+ years of HR Shared Services team leadership experience  

Excellent verbal and written communication  

Experience communicating effectively to leadership 

Experience with global customers/team members.  

Resourceful, confident under pressure, and proven problem-solving skills.  

HR Consulting, payroll and outsourcing industry experience.   

Vendor management experience.  

Fluent in English (written, oral). Spanish and other languages is a meaningful plus 

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options. 

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.  You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.   In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
 

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.