HR Manager EMEA - Fanatics Collectibles

Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a proactive and experienced EMEA HR Manager to join our team to support our efforts to streamline and modernize our HR operations across the region. If you’re delivery-focused and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role might be for you!  This is a full-time position based in our Crownhill, Milton Keynes location Monday-Thursday.

Responsibilities include: 

HR Operations:

• Design and implement HR policies and procedures that keep us compliant and efficient across the Region
• Manage the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring seamless HR operations that align with our company goals and legal standards 

Employee Relations:

• Manage and resolve employee relation issues, ensuring compliance with employment laws and best practices
• Provide support to People Managers and Employees, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Process Improvement:

• Identify areas for improvement, driving efficiency and effectiveness across our HR Ops in EMEA

HRIS Management and optimization:

• Collaborate with the HRIS team to optimize system functionality and improve automation of key HR processes.

Payroll Management:

• Coordinate the collation and submission of monthly payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments, and leave balances.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure the accuracy and timely processing of payroll; resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees.

Compliance & Employment Law:

• Stay ahead of changes in employment laws across the EMEA region, ensuring our policies are compliant

Change Management:

• Support change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions during organizational changes.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyse HR data to uncover trends and provide actionable insights, creating reports to support decision making

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. CIPD (level 5) qualification or equivalent
• Extensive experience in HR operations, with a strong background in employee relations, policy development, and process improvement.
• In Depth understanding of UK Employment Law, knowledge of employment regulations across the EMEA Region is a plus.

Skills & Experience:

• Solution focussed problem solving
• Data oriented/Analytical Mind
• Strong communication and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Team player who can also work independently, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• EMEA experience 

Bonus Points:

• Experience with HRIS (Oracle)
• Proficiency in a second European language (e.g., German, Spanish or French).

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. 

Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.

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