Job DescriptionAgilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek, so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at .We are committed to making Agilent a best place to work for everyone by providing a truly inclusive work experience. Together, through collaboration, as One Agilent, we are better able to deliver trusted answers to our customer's critical questions because we know there is work to be done.We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated person to lead half of a team of HR and Payroll professionals to support over 4400 employees and managers throughout 16 European countries through HR and payroll operations/administration, in close collaboration with outsourced payroll vendors and partners throughout Agilent. This position is part of the Europe HR Services function with two supervisors and 15 team members.You will interact with company personnel at all organizational levels and will be required to perform duties of a critical or confidential nature. If you are a dynamic person with a keen eye for detail, have high integrity and rise to meet challenges, you will want to be a part of our team.Your Responsibilities:Provide direction and leadership to a team of 6-8 HR and payroll professionals, cultivating a culture of service excellence, flawless delivery, compassionate support and continuous improvementEnsure Payroll & HR administration activities stay aligned with company policies, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and statutory requirementsStrong problem solving and technical work coupled with confident decision making for enabling effective solutions leading to high customer satisfaction and low operational costOptimize repeatable business processes and effective internal controlsManage the smooth integration of new HR and Agilent-wide initiatives into payroll systems and HR processes through practiced project management techniques.Manage key vendor relationships, negotiating services and ensuring deliverables meet or exceed established service levels and metricsDevelops and maintains collaborative relationships with partners throughout HR, IT, Finance, Sourcing, and Workplace ServicesQualificationsHere is your opportunity to put your practical experience and strong management ability to work in a dynamic and progressive environment. This is where your people skills, technical knowledge and influential leadership ability will really make an impact.* Minimum 3 years of experience in people management; regional payroll experience in a multinational environment is preferred* A dynamic team leader and collaborator with the ability to work independently* Strong organizational and project management skills, with an attention to detail* Excellent written and spoken communication skills* Fluent written and spoken English is a must, other language skills are a plus* Strong sense of commitment and urgency to meet tight project and production deadlines* Solid numerical, troubleshooting and system skills, especially using MS Excel* Bachelor Degree in Human Resources and/or Finance preferredAgilent offers core global benefits to all staff - and in addition to these, Agilent Result Bonus, Stock Purchase Plan, Life Insurance, Pension, Healthcare, Holiday, Company activities.#LI-NE1Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.Travel RequiredOccasionalScheduleSchedule:Full timeShiftDayDurationNo End DateJob FunctionHRSummaryLocation: Spain-BarcelonaType: Full time
