Global Employment and HR Compliance Lead

At iDeals, we’ve experienced rapid growth and expanded our operations across 30 locations. As we continue to scale, we’re gearing up to establish new locations to facilitate the growth of our team. With a vision to reach approximately 800+ iDealers and operate in 20 locations within the next 2-3 years, we’re committed to enhancing our compliance practices.

We are looking for a Global Employment & HR Compliance Lead remotely in Ukraine, Poland or Spain. You will lead new locations set up, work across multiple jurisdictions with specific requirements from an Employment and Compliance perspective. Your impact will be instrumental in setting up processes for audits, maintaining global HR compliance standards, and efficiently managing the growing inflow of employment-related requests, including hiring, terminations, and relocations. Collaborating closely with iDealers across Europe, America and Asia, you will report to Director of People Operations. As a Global Employment & HR Compliance Lead, your input will help us ensure iDeals is compliant with the labor law in locations where we hire along with ensuring smooth experience for employees via reasonable policies and practices.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Compliance Analysis and Solutions: Conduct comprehensive assessments of HR compliance gaps across all locations and implement effective solutions, including the development of policies and practice.
- Audits and Monitoring: Establish and operationalize internal audit processes to monitor changes in labor laws.
- Policy: Optimize and standardize company policies and approaches to promote equity in compliance practices across all locations.
- Lead New Locations Setup: Take charge of the setup process for new company locations, ensuring seamless integration and HR compliance.
- Contract Signing: Be responsible end to end for contract templates and contract signing for new hires.
- Audit and Tender Questionnaires: Support internal teams in audit and tender processes.
- Knowledge Base: Develop an internal knowledge base on employment law and internal practices.
- Business Partner: Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders and internal teams.
- Vendor Relationship: Manage relationships with Employer of Record (EORs), legal advisors, immigration consultants, and oversee related procurement activities.
- Visa and Work Permit: Coordinate and arrange visas, work permits, and provide consultation on immigration matters.
- Mentorship: Be a mentor for a Global Employment Specialist.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR
5+ years of proven experience in the role of Employment and Compliance Specialist or similar position
Demonstrated expertise in global employment and HR compliance operations, particularly in Europe and America
Strong understanding of EU or USA regulatory requirements, GDPR, comp transparency regulations, DEI requirements
Experience of participation in external audits
Proven experience in standardizing processes, particularly in leave policies and public holidays, to minimize differences and ensure fairness
Proficient in arranging work permits and managing visa processes across different countries
Experience in establishing systems to monitor changes in labor laws
Ability to create clear, readable, and user-friendly policies and guides
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across different cultural backgrounds
High attention to detail and consistency in work
C1+ English proficiency, ensuring effective communication in a global context

NICE TO HAVE:
Experience in conducting and/or setting up internal audits
Experience in setting up visa sponsorship processes
Experience in due diligence and mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
Background in legal, tax, and/or accounting, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of compliance from multiple angles
Leadership experience or motivation for leadership

About iDeals

Our Culture

Commitment, Excellence, Collaboration, Trust and Care are core values to the iDeals team. For us, these are the principles that every iDealer lives and breathes. We are on the lookout for like-minded individuals who share our values. By doing so, we are able to create a team where talents feel at ease and are able to work to the best of their abilities.

Commitment and Excellence inspire us to set the bar high, achieve the most ambitious goals and push the limits further. Our diversity and different perspectives are the foundation of our success.

Collaboration and Trust ensure that everyone has access to all the information, proactively shares thoughts, and leverages the teammates’ diverse opinions, experiences, and backgrounds. Both values help us to solve the most challenging problems.

Care drives us to create a positive work environment and make everyone feel valued. We also stand for iDealers’ physical, mental, financial, and personal well-being and encourage a healthy lifestyle and active living.

iDealers work in a remote-first model, meaning we collaborate from anywhere – either at home, cafe, co-working space, or in one of our offices. Some roles may have specific location-based requirements, including in-office and client interactions. Despite being located across the globe, we stay connected through the latest tools and technologies, ensuring that everyone on our team feels surrounded by teammates and engaged with our common goals.

iDeals is an equal opportunity employer

iDeals is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people from all walks of life. We don’t discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship.

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https://ideals.jobs

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