Head of Employee Service & Payroll Management Romania

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Company Description LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions, and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. With around 87,000 employees in 21 countries and EUR 5 billion in sales in 2024, we are a leading supplier of complex wiring systems and customer‑specific cable harnesses. We believe that meaningful connections drive innovation and success. At LEONI, you will join a diverse, international, and collaborative team shaping the future of mobility, from autonomous driving to alternative drives and smart charging solutions. Since mid‑2025, we have been part of the Luxshare Group, one of the world’s leading solution providers for consumer electronics, communications and data centers, automotive, and medical industries, based in China. Join us and help shape the future of connectivity together. Job Description We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to coordinate and manage the country‑level Employee Services & Payroll department, ensuring operational excellence and strategic development across all related functions. Your responsibilities will be: Coordinate the country-level personnel administration and payroll department. Set procedures, standards, technical methods, and priorities. Manage the employees reporting to this role (managers/employees) within the assigned area of responsibility. Responsible for delivering the short- and medium-term functional strategy, as well as the operational direction of the department. Responsible for planning, administering, and developing the services provided, in line with the defined objectives and country-level KPIs. Contribute to defining the budget for the personnel administration and payroll department. Implement policies and procedures; ensure that policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, clients, and other relevant stakeholders. Create and coordinate programs related to personnel administration and payroll within the assigned area of responsibility; provides support/coordination, upon request, for all country-level initiatives regarding employee services and payroll, or related HR programs, policies, processes, and projects. Plan team activities on a regular basis to ensure coverage of all steps and requirements received. Identify risks and contribute to analysing and identifying solutions to reduce or eliminate them. Actively seek and identify potential opportunities within the area of responsibility, providing expert consultancy. Act as the functional point of contact for colleagues within the area of responsibility, serving as liaison for specific and non-standard topics. Serve as the first point of contact in the assigned area of responsibility at country level. Monitor the team and guides them in daily activities, problem-solving, achieving objectives, and completing tasks. Define objectives, action plans, and responsibilities for team members. Provide clear instructions, monitors, and evaluates results. Identify training and development needs for the team. Oversees their professional development and provides support in applying new knowledge. Develop short- and medium-term plans for organizational development. Propose and implement measures to improve team performance, organizational flexibility, diversity, succession planning, coaching, change management, and personal growth. Lead audit readiness by ensuring all HR Admin & Payroll processes are compliant, documented, and fully traceable. Oversee SAP HR system maintenance & enhancements, ensuring accurate data, proper controls, and continuous improvement. Maintain alignment with global HR structures, ensuring local processes follow global standards and guidelines. Coordinate facility- and SSC-related HR administration, ensuring smooth collaboration, clear responsibilities, and efficient operations. Assume functional responsibility for the following HR departments at country level: Employee Services (Personnel Administration), Payroll Time & Attendance. Qualifications Experienced HR professional with a solid background in leading HR Teams Excellent Relationship Management skills, with the capacity to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Solution‑oriented mindset, proactively identifying risks and opportunities within your area of responsibility Good understanding of local labor and tax legislation, supporting correct and compliant HR administration. Excellent Written Communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional HR documentation and reports. Advanced English language skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and spoken form Strong Presentation Skills and ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences. Experience working with major HR systems, including: SAP HCM Suite, SAP SuccessFactors, GRC / IAM systems Advanced user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with the ability to prepare professional reports and presentations. Additional Information People of all genders are always meant equally; for linguistic simplification and better readability, only the masculine form is used in the text. LEONI processes your application data in an IT-system that is consistent across the company and uses Foreign Service providers. By sending your application, you agree to this procedure. LEONI ensures the compliance with data protection. LEONI Wiring Systems RO S.R.L.