HR Operations Advisor Nordics. Byen København. Dinamarca

Are YOU our new Human Resources colleague? We are looking to expand our international Human Resources team with an HR Operations Advisor Nordics, who has a passion for payroll, employment law and customer service. This is a new position in the organization and will therefore offer you the opportunity of shaping your own role.

Who are we?

The RiskPoint Group is a global multi-line Insurance Managing General Underwriting Agency and certified Lloyd’s Coverholder. Our main insurance product offerings are Mergers & Acquisitions, Renewable & Upstream Energy, General & Products Liability, Cyber, Financial Lines, Property & Construction, as well as Accident & Health. We pride ourselves on being solution oriented, innovative and first to market, focusing on outstanding service and credible delivery at global level.

We are an agile organization with considerable cross-border co-operation and knowledge sharing. Our organization encourages all its employees to make a difference in full respect and openness, take on responsibility and initiatives, excel and develop. People are our strongest business assets.

We are more than simply a “workplace”:  we are a team where each individual has a meaningful role to play, disregarding profile, rank or seniority and where the company culture is aiming at a balanced lifestyle in line with our values.  Because People Matter…

The team

The Human Resources function within RiskPoint was set up in April 2021 when the company reached a 100 employee workforce. Our multi-national HR department is today servicing the Group across 14 countries in Europe, North America and AsiaPac in a fast-paced, expanding business. With more than 230 employees in 2024, the Group is planning the opening of new operations and countries and is therefore looking to strengthen its HR servicing to the business.

The HR team is closely interacting with the entire RiskPoint organization such as business centers, country management, Finance & Operations, Marketing & Communication, as well as other insourced/outsourced partners.

The HR function being relatively recent to the Group, the opportunities are wide in terms of value creation and entrepreneurial challenges when it comes to People matters.

The purpose of the role

This new HR role will be a key player in the support to the current company growth and best practices as an Employer of Choice, in line with the Group company culture. It aims at providing the business with effective and compliant payroll and employment law administration across all the Group Nordic operations (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland).

The major focus of the role will be:

Payroll Administration

• Process end-to-end payroll for employees based in RiskPoint Nordic countries, ensuring accurate calculation of salaries, social security, taxes, and benefits, with some good understanding of international payroll matters. This includes accurate and timely pre-/post- administration of wages and other compensation elements (e.g. benefits and cash perks) to meet administrative requirements and comply with regulatory provisions from an employment law, tax and social security point of view.
• Manage the relation and communication with external providers (payroll, tax etc.)
• Maintain up-to-date records to ensure accurate compensation and correct legal statements.
• Prepare the necessary elements for accounting and cash payments. Collaborate with the Finance team to process reconciliation.
• Support the related set up formalities for new legal entities/employees
• Support the HR Reward role for formalities in local language related to employee benefits and special tax status applications/tax returns for international payrolls.

Personnel administration & employment law

• Draft and maintain all administrative employment documents in accordance with social legislation (e.g. employment contracts, transfers, certificates etc.)
• Maintain personnel employment data up-to-date and prepare regulatory reporting
• Administer:

  • Time & attendance
  • GDPR-related administration (consents, NDA’s etc.)
  • Disability & accident files (workplace/private)
  • Social security & immigration formalities

• Support business managers for sensitive employee discussions (termination, warnings etc.) from an employment/legal point of view.

Regulatory watch

• Actively keep abreast of developments on regulatory matters (legal/tax/payroll) for the region in scope. Share the information with all stakeholders concerned.
• Assist for the update of social documentation (working regulations, contract templates, personnel handbooks etc.)

Communication & reporting

• Contribute to internal HR communications related to payroll and individual employee files (e.g. absenteeism, leave of absence, parental leaves, pay slips, etc.).
• Prepare data for audits and management reporting related to domains in scope
• Provide advice and information to employees on social and salary matters, providing quality service
• Train employees/managers on the use of specific software and tracking documentation (time & attendance, holidays etc.) as well as on social law applicable for region in scope.

Project work & HR team support

• Contribute to HR projects (e.g. payroll provider changes, HRIS, new payroll & employment set up, legal changes etc.)
• Potentially act as back up for the payroll of other entities and provide back-up support for your HR Team colleagues in the event of the absence of one of them.

The position

• The position will cover the Nordic countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland). It will report into the Group Human Resources Director position with a matrix to the respective country managers.
• The position is based out of our head office in Copenhagen. The nature of the position allows some remote working and will involve regular travel to other countries.

Who are we looking for?

• The right person for this position is a trustworthy team player able to work independently and pro-actively. You are systematic, quality-focused and organized in your approach. You are capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously without losing the overall perspective. Your energy level enables you to work under pressure and with challenging deadlines/workload. You are dedicated and flexible in terms of working hours considering the nature of the role. As a payroll accountable, your presence at work is essential at the payroll timing periods each month.
• You keep the (internal) customer as well as the big picture in mind at all times with a problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to identify and resolve issues.
• Your communication and influencing skills are as good as your analytical qualities. You demonstrate financial acumen and a strong orientation for figures and accuracy, with the ability to handle complex payroll calculations and data.
• You can deal with complexity and do not shy away from challenges requiring persistence. You are used to roll up your sleeves to handle each step of the processes you are responsible for.
• You prove an impeccable ability to deal with confidentiality and highest integrity/ethical standards. You demonstrate the maturity and personal distancing to deal with people compensation matters.
• You possess skills equivalent to a bachelor + 8 -10 years relevant experience or equivalent by experience in payroll and in employment law matters. You have in-depth knowledge of social security, tax and social legislation for the countries in scope. You are familiar with global mobility concepts, including expatriate taxation and cross-border employment.
• You are highly proficient with IT tools (e.g. Excel advanced or Power BI, HRIS, Ms Office suite, payroll systems). You have some project management experience.
• You have some understanding (or interest) of the insurance business as well as of a couple of correlated HR domains (e.g. employee benefits). You keep abreast with new regulatory changes and best practices in the field.
• You are fully proficient in English and Danish both written and orally. In order to help on local matters and documentation, you master a good understanding of Swedish and Norwegian and are able to draft legal documentation in those languages. Finnish proficiency is a nice to have.
• Last but not least: the most important attribute is your attitude to feel at home in our entrepreneurial company culture.

Interested in the position?

We look forward to receiving your curriculum vitae and a motivated letter of application.

Please send these with the reference “HR Operations Nordics” to Veronique Burguet, Group Human Resources Director (Veronique.burguetriskpoint.eu).

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RiskPoint is a global Managing General Underwriter (MGU) providing best in class insurance solutions to businesses and their advisors. RiskPoint operates globally with locations in 14 countries across Europe, North America and AsiaPac and have more than 230 employees. Our specialist and seasoned underwriters have in depth industry and product knowledge whilst our professional claims team provide a unique and pro-active approach to assisting our clients when claims occurs. Together we offer a wide range of insurance solutions within the areas of Mergers & Acquisitions, Renewable Energy, Liabilities including Financial Lines and Cyber, Off-Shore Upstream, Property & Construction and Accident & Health. The RiskPoint core values are: trust, openness and honesty, respect and tolerance, drive and dedication as well as being part of a winning team in a competitive environment.

For more information about RiskPoint, please visit: www.riskpoint.eu