Role Purpose

Act as the primary contact and owner of country HR Operations, ensure HR operational activities are delivered timely, accurate and compliant manner. Managing operational activities in areas of Payroll, Reward, benefit administration, HR Administration, employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, HR related policies.

Accountabilities 

Vendor Management

Oversee payroll provider, benefits, insurance, and contingent workforce vendorsManage vendor relationships, performance, and escalations

Service Delivery

Liaise with Service Managers and Operations HR on service performanceMonitor and report on quality-of-service metrics, identify improvement opportunitiesEmbed operational processes across HR and third parties

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and effectivenessSuggest and drive initiatives for enhancing employee experienceCollaborate with stakeholders to streamline HR operations and processes

Employee Experience

Champion and drive initiatives to enhance the overall employee experienceGather feedback and insights from employees to identify areas for improvementCollaborate with stakeholders to implement employee-centric programs and initiativesEnsure HR processes and policies are designed with an employee-first mindset

Automation and Technology

Explore and recommend automation opportunities within HR processesEvaluate and implement HR technology solutions for process optimizationDrive adoption and effective utilization of HR systems and tool

Regional Operations Partnership

Partner with regional leads on service development, implementation, and deploymentAssist in executing personnel procedures, policies, and local work instructions (LWIs)Suggest new procedures and policies for efficiency and employee experience

Compliance and Audits

Ensure compliance with local regulations (e.g., GDPR) and internal controlsSupport audits and maintain accurate employee records (electronic and paper)

HR Reporting and Analytics

Ensure accurate HR reporting and payroll closureParticipate in developing HR objectives, metrics, queries, and standard reports

HR Advisory and Employee Relations

Provide dedicated HR advisory service on absence, health, and employee relations mattersSupport line managers in the employee lifecycle (hiring, performance, compensation, learning)Handle administrative tasks for onboarding, orientation, and exit interviews

Benefits and Compensation Administration

Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programsProvide advice and follow-up on company policies and procedures
Company Description

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s biggest agricultural technology companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. With more than 59,000 employees, operating in more than 100 countries, the company strives to transform agriculture with science-driven, technological innovations to deliver high productivity and high-quality food while fighting climate change and restore nature. Syngenta Group is working with farmers to enable Regenerative Agriculture - an outcome-based food production system that nurtures and restores soil health, protects the climate and water resources and biodiversity, and enhances farms' productivity and profitability. Syngenta Group, which is registered in Shanghai, China, and has its management headquarters in Switzerland, draws strength from its four business units: Syngenta Crop Protection, headquartered in Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds, headquartered in the United States; ADAMA, headquartered in Israel; and Syngenta Group China. Together, these businesses provide industry-leading ways to serve customers around the world. 

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience and capabilities

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in HR Operation (HR Generalist) role and Hungarian payroll experienceFamiliarity with and understanding of HR information systems, preferably WorkdayKnowledge of local HR processes and related legislation (labor law), Social Security and taxation related legislation and changesKnowledge in HR AdministrationCafeteria administrationProject work experienceVendor managementAble to create clear and accurate communication at a certain level in English and HungarianAbility to establish and sustain relationships with all organizational levels in the country including third parties and local AuthoritiesProblem solving mindset - Identification of process improvement areas
Additional Information

We offer:

A competitive pension fund planAnnual bonusLearning opportunities, career developmentA position that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.