Solenis is a global leader in specialty chemicals, providing sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries like food and beverage, industrial, and pool markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, its offerings include water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and monitoring systems to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety while minimizing environmental impact. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis operates 69 manufacturing facilities worldwide and employs over 24,000 professionals across 130 countries. It has been recognized as a 2024 US Best Managed Company for three consecutive years. More information can be www.solenis.com/en/
Role Summary
The HR Administrator Specialist plays a key role within the HR Shared Services function, providing expert-level administrative and operational support across defined HR process areas. This role is responsible for managing complex employee lifecycle activities, maintaining high-quality HR data, and ensuring consistent application of HR policies, employment legislation, and shared services standards. The role acts as a subject matter expert for assigned HR processes and supports continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist recruitment administration support across the end-to-end hiring process
To administer the Solenis on-boarding and off-boarding procedures including but not limited to new starter, probation, changes and leaver procedures for European countries
Be aware of SLA targets & audit requirements for HR administration and ensure these are met
Ensuring accurate maintenance of the data within Workday and on Staff Files, including undertaking all contract and change administration
Daily management of the HR shared services Workday inbox in line with shared services SLA
To provide support, as needed by the local HR, with the administration of employee relations issues such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management, probation period management performance management and reorganisations
Manage internal and external audit requests
Monitor work permit requirements, right to work checks and assist with legal documentation
To maintain up-to-date knowledge of the business, and pro-actively use knowledge to provide excellent customer focused value add service provision
Collate and submit data for payroll in time for payroll cut off
Support and maintain GDPR and compliance requirements with accuracy, data retention, security and SARs
To support any data gathering requirements for European or local projects as directed by the GSS Lead
Requirements
Experience
Background in a busy administrative role, showcasing strong administrative skills
Proven track record of achieving results within tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to deliver results promptly
Previous HR experience is crucial
Familiarity with HR systems, including learning management systems and employee record databases; experience with Workday is a plus
Excellent communication, organizational, and assessment abilities
Computer literacy, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
HR systems knowledge, as HR end user/data management e.g. Workday desirable or similar
Formal Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree desirable
Professional HR qualification preferred (or actively working towards)
Proficient in German
Personal Attributes
Proactive and confident in handling complex or ambiguous cases
Service-driven with a continuous improvement mind-set
Comfortable working in a matrixed, shared services environment
Maintains a strong commitment to confidentiality
Capable of working efficiently to meet deadlines
Exhibits exceptional attention to detail
Possesses proficient communication skills, both written and verbal
Confident in interactions with employees at all organizational levels
A supportive team player who fosters collaboration
Eager to learn and develop skills relevant to the role
What We Offer
Hybrid working schedule
Private medical care by Lux-MED
Life insurance and Travel insurance
Employee retirement plan (PPE) after trial period
Sports card (Multisport) - partially employer-funded
Employee Assistance Program for Employees and Families
How to Apply
Interested? Send us your CV. We look forward to reviewing your application and will reach out if there’s a match to arrange a brief exploratory call. All candidates must be eligible to work in the EU area.
Solenis is proud to be an employer that gives equal consideration to all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
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What We Do
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree, recognized four years in a row. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media
