atAre you a proactive with a results‑driven mindset, strong coordination skills, to support business operations and drive continuous improvement?
This is why you want to join us as HR Operations Coordinator at Enza Zaden
We are looking for an HR Operations Coordinator to join our regional HR Operations team . In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR and payroll-related matters and ensure that personnel and benefit management is carried out accurately, efficiently, and fully compliant with company policies and local legislation.
Reporting to the Regional HR Manager , you will support the spanish Station and play a key role in delivering high-quality HR operational services that contribute to a smooth employee experience and accurate salary payments.
Make a difference joining our team
Ensure accurate, complete, and up-to-date personnel administration in compliance with local labor legislation and internal policies.
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Coordinate and administer core HR processes, including onboarding, transfers, and offboarding.
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Provide first-line support and basic advice to managers and employees regarding HR policies, processes, systems, and tools.
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Provide administrative and coordinative support to HR Business Partners and Centers of Expertise.
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Ensure accurate, timely, and complete payroll input, aligned with local legislation, internal policies, and payroll cycles.
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Coordinate payroll changes and exceptions, working closely with internal stakeholders and external payroll service providers.
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Validate and review payroll outputs, identifying and resolving discrepancies prior to salary payment.
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Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees, managers, and HR Business Partners.
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Ensure correct follow-up of payroll corrections, retroactive changes, and special cases, coordinating with Finance when required.
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Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes, data quality, controls, and efficiency.
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Coordinate and administrate local learning and education processes, including training scheduling, participant administration, and internships .
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Contribute to improving and optimizing HR administrative processes; identify bottlenecks and initiate improvements.
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Prepare, maintain, and update process and work instructions.
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Act as a Key User in HR systems and projects, contributing to requirement definition, testing, implementation, and end-user training of HR software.
What you bring as a future colleague
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Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in HR.
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1–2 years of relevant experience in HR operations, personnel administration, and/or payroll.
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Solid knowledge of labor law and employment legislation
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Basic knowledge of payroll, pensions, insurance, and benefits administration.
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Experience working with integrated HRIS and payroll systems.
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Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
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Analytical, problem-solving, and customer-oriented mindset.
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Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within an international HR team.
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Advance level of English and Spanish both written and spoken.
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Proficient user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
Enza Zaden as your employer
With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 86 years, our family values, passion, independence and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people eat our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.
What we offer
As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer:
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Flexible work arrangements;
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Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options;
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Laptop + smartphone.
This role is positioned in job scale level 6.
We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include:
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Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth);
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Tailor-made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform;
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Employer-sponsored retirement benefits.
Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website.
Good to know
Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and don’t discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics;
Get in touch
Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application as soon as possible.
Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to:
Serafín Lirola, HR Regional Manager [email protected]
