Senior Human Resources Specialist

The Senior HR Specialist acts as a first point of contact and support for managers and employees who require HR assistance with using or accessing HR programs and processes. This employee is responsible for providing a timely and accurate response or properly redirecting the inquiry, to help the employee resolve or address their needs. May serve as an SME or or Single POC for a particular HR program, service or system. May lead projects and coach others on a particular task or service area. QualificationsSkills: Fluent in English as the company’s primary business language (verbal and written), one or more additional local language is a plus. Ability to assist manager with leadership duties, previous team lead experience is a plus. Previous HR Shared Services (with a service center) experience required. Ability to work effectively across departments and cultures. Working knowledge of the role HR plays in the overall HR processes. Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills. Comfortable working with HR systems and applications (Workday experience is required). Act as a technical resource to team members, HR associates and stakeholders. Preferred languages: German (fluency required) Knowledge and Experience: Appropriate HR work experience in a global matrixed company. Education: Professional training or Bachelor’s Degree in an area of Human Resources or other equivalent discipline. Certificate of completion in an HR specialty area a plus.