Technology Analyst EMEA

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, 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 (Success Factors, eTime, payroll integrations)
  • Ensure system stability, data accuracy, and interface performance
  • Lead system enhancements, releases, and implementations
  • Provide technical oversight and Tier 2/3 issue resolution
  • Partner with IT and vendors on system architecture
• Data, Reporting & Analytics
  • Deliver payroll analytics, cost insights, and performance reporting
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting to HR, Finance, and leadership
• Stakeholder & Governance Management
  • 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)
  • Ensure structured execution: timelines, risks, communication, change management
  • Coordinate vendor and internal teams across multiple geographies

• Multi-country EMEA (some APAC) payroll and time and attendance environment
• Outsourced payroll model
• Multiple HR systems and integrations
• High regulatory complexity
• Direct interaction with senior stakeholders

• Payroll accuracy, timeliness, and audit compliance
• Vendor SLA performance and issue resolution speed
• Reduction in manual work / errors
• System stability and data integrity
• Successful delivery of transformation initiatives

• 5+ years in payroll, HRIS, or HR operations
• Strong vendor-managed payroll environments (ADP)
• Experience in HR systems (Success Factors EC, ONB and REC, time systems)
• Integration knowledge
• Proven delivery of multi-country transformation projects