Human Resources Specialist

With complementary strengths in global travel retail, convenience and food & beverage, the newly combined industry titans address 2.3 billion passengers in more than 75 countries in 5,500 outlets across 1,200 airports, motorways, cruise lines, seaports, railway stations and other locations across six continents. With the traveler at our core, we are creating value for all our stakeholders including concession and brand partners, employees, communities, and finally, our shareholders. Avolta is headquartered in Basel and listed on the Swiss stock exchange, with office hubs in Milan, Madrid, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, New Jersey, Bethesda and Dubai to name a few. Human Resources Information System Specialist Support and coordinate the end-to-end payroll governance, HR systems, and operational excellence agenda across EMEA. Acts as the central point of ownership for payroll vendor performance, HRIS integrity, and transformation initiatives for the HMSHost International legacy ADP systems – ensuring scalable, compliant, and data-driven HR operations. Payroll Governance & Vendor Ownership Own the HMSHost International legacy system (SSFF EC), payroll operating model and control framework Manage outsourced payroll providers (e.g., ADP) including SLAs, performance, and escalation, including raising and resolving service tickets Ensure compliance, audit readiness, and data integrity across all payroll activities Lead root cause analysis and resolution of payroll issues Drive standardization of payroll processes across HMSHost International legacy countries Own HR systems landscape for HMSHost International legacy countries (SuccessFactors, eTime, payroll integrations) Ensure system stability, data accuracy, and interface performance Data, Reporting & Analytics Deliver payroll analytics, cost insights, and performance reporting Ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting to HR, Finance, and leadership Support country HR teams with payroll and systems expertise Support governance forums, service reviews, and escalation management Ensure adherence to HRIS and payroll governance standards Project & Program Delivery Lead cross-functional global/regional projects (systems, payroll, controls) Multi-country EMEA (some APAC) payroll and time and attendance environment Outsourced payroll model Multiple HR systems and integrations Direct interaction with senior stakeholders Payroll accuracy, timeliness, and audit compliance Vendor SLA performance and issue resolution speed System stability and data integrity 5+ years in payroll, HRIS, or HR operations ~ Strong vendor-managed payroll environments (ADP) ~ Experience in HR systems (SuccessFactors EC, ONB and REC, time systems) ~ Proven delivery of multi-country transformation projects With a team of over 76,000 individuals representing more than 150 nationalities, we are a truly global company driven by passion, innovation, and excellence. Across 73 countries and 1,000 locations, our teams bring energy, creativity, and commitment to delivering world-class travel retail and food & beverage experiences. We operate across multiple channels – airports, motorways, cruise ships, ports, railways, and more – offering endless opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our people are empowered to make an impact, supported by a culture that values teamwork, development, and innovation. Sustainability and social responsibility are embedded in our strategy, ensuring we grow in a way that benefits both our employees and the communities we serve.