HR Operations (Data & Lifecycle) Staff Associate EMEA

Position Summary:  

Manage end-to-end employee life-cycle transactions and data administration for multiple EMEA countries. Ensure timely, accurate processing aligned with local regulations and support process improvements to drive standardization and service excellence.

  Key Responsibilities: 

• Execute HR transactions (new hires, transfers, exits) in HR systems in line with country-specific compliance requirements. 

• Create and issue compliant employment contracts and documents. 

• Maintain organizational structures and reporting relationships. 

• Liaise with Payroll to ensure data accuracy and timely payments. 

• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate records. 

• Act as the first escalation point for lifecycle processing queries. 

• Participate in testing and implementation of new system releases and enhancements. 

• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions. 

 

  Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, and/or CIPD qualification preferred although other related fields may be considered. 
• Typically demonstrates proven related experience

Special Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrates HR operations experience in an international HRSS environment. 

• Strong data accuracy and attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

• Ability to prioritize high volumes in fast-paced settings. 

• Proficiency in English; additional European language preferred. 

• Knowledge of EMEA labor laws, including UK and EU regulations (GDPR, Works Councils, statutory entitlements). 

• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (SuccessFactors, Oracle, Workday). 

 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & SLAs: 

• 99% accuracy of HR transactions. 

• 95% SLA adherence. 

• Zero critical compliance breaches. 

• ≥95% customer satisfaction ratings

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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