About SD Worx
SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices across Europe and in Mauritius. Our purpose is to bring people solutions to life, enabling organisations of all sizes to turn Human Resources into a source of value for both the business and its people.
Our people solutions cover the entire employee journey – from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding and developing talent.
About the role:
To help build an organisation that consistently outperforms because of its people. The Senior People Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor, coach and sparring partner to leaders. The role translates business strategy into people priorities, strengthens leadership capability, builds organisational readiness and supports sustainable business performance. Success is measured by the organisational value created through stronger leadership, capability and workforce effectiveness.
Which tasks can you expect?
Influence Business Performance Through People
• Partner with leaders to understand business priorities and future organisational needs.
• Translate business strategy into people and workforce plans.
• Use data and insight to influence decision-making.
• Identify organisational, talent and workforce risks.
• Challenge leaders to make effective people decisions.
Build Stronger Leaders and Teams
• Coach and challenge leaders to improve accountability, effectiveness and performance.
• Support talent, succession and leadership development discussions.
• Strengthen leadership capability across the organisation.
• Reinforce and embed the SD Worx Guiding Principles.
Strengthen Organisational Capability
• Lead workforce planning and organisational capability discussions.
• Support organisational design and transformation initiatives.
• Identify future capability requirements and solutions.
• Improve organisational effectiveness through better structures, processes and ways of working.
Create Sustainable Value
• Use analytics to guide people and business decisions.
• Drive simplification and continuous improvement.
• Leverage digital tools, automation and AI to improve the overall effectiveness of the People function.
• Collaborate across the People Function to deliver consistent outcomes.
What Success Looks Like
• Leaders actively seek advice on important people and business decisions.
• Leadership capability continues to strengthen.
• Organisational capability grows in line with business needs.
• Talent and workforce risks are identified and addressed proactively.
• Leaders become increasingly self-sufficient.
• Data-informed interventions improve business outcomes.
• The People Function is recognised as a trusted strategic partner.
What do you have to offer?
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in Human Resources, Business Partnering, Organisational Development or a comparable strategic People role.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions.
• Strong background in organisational development, workforce planning, talent management and change.
• Excellent coaching, facilitation and stakeholder management capability.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and employee relations.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.
What do we have to offer?
Leaves: the types of leave granted from day 1 (annual leave, study leave, maternity/paternity leave, wedding leave, compassionate leave). Eligible for seniority leave after 3 years
Insurance benefits: Medical insurance fully paid by SD Worx for you and two dependents (children up to 18 years old). Option to upgrade available. You are also eligible to enroll your parents in your medical insurance at a subsidized rate
Monthly fixed transport allowance
No deduction for using the company’s transport after work
Eligible for a mobile voucher, redeemable at one of four suppliers, renewable every 3 years
Fixed internet allowance for home use
Career break option
Workation: possibility to work from any SD Worx location (4 weeks per year, EU only)
Yearly performance review with remuneration review
Yearly company bonus
Car loan: subsidized interest facility
Referral program
Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training
Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx!
Salary range information will be shared with candidates during the initial interaction with the Talent Acquisition team, either by phone or email.
Why Join SD Worx?
Flexible working: Flexible working hours and remote/hybrid working options – working arrangements are open for discussion
Learning & development: Access to professional training and an individual development plan
Career growth: Whether you want to deepen your expertise or broaden your career, there is room to grow within SD Worx
Collaborative culture: From many locations, we work as one – moving from better to best together
SD Worx values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of origin, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, ethnic or social background, or stage of life.
All hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience and role‑related qualifications.
Please be informed that upon successful completion of the interview process, you will be required to submit a recent Certificate of Character, and you will undergo a background check as part of our standard legal procedures.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline
- 7+ years of experience in Human Resources, Business Partnering, Organisational Development or comparable strategic People role
- Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions
- Background in organisational development, workforce planning, talent management and change
- Excellent coaching, facilitation and stakeholder management capability
- Strong understanding of employment legislation and employee relations
- Fluent in English and French
- Willingness to travel internationally when required
SD Worx Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SD Worx and has not been reviewed or approved by SD Worx.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are frequently positioned as flexible and customizable, including cafeteria-style options and country-specific choices. This tailoring (e.g., mobility, extra insurance, or additional leave) is presented as a way to align rewards to individual needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off options appear broad in several markets, with multiple leave types from day one and, in some countries, generous holiday allowances or the ability to trade for extra days. These provisions are often linked to strong work–life balance and flexibility.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle offerings include workation policies, wellness schemes, vouchers and discounts, and Employee Assistance Programs. Hybrid work practices and allowances further round out the day‑to‑day experience.
SD Worx Insights
What We Do
We spark success at the heart of your business so you and your people can thrive. About SD Worx In today’s new world of fluid work, people want to be inspired by what they do and have the freedom to focus on what matters. Organisations need a dynamic, motivated workforce empowered by smart technology. As a leading European provider of integrated HR solutions, SD Worx turns HR into a source of value for their customers’ business and the people that work for them. SD Worx delivers HR solutions across the entire employee lifecycle, from paying employees to attracting, employing, rewarding and developing the talent who make businesses succeed. SD Worx powers performance through four core capabilities: software, outsourcing, consultancy and data-driven insights. SD Worx is the trusted leading European provider of end-to-end HR solutions for all organisations and workers. About 90,000 small and large organisations across Europe place their trust in the company and its +75 years' worth of experience. SD Worx calculates the salaries of approximately 5.7 million employees and ranks among the top five worldwide. The more than 7,500 employees operate in Belgium (HQ), Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. SD Worx achieved a consolidated revenue of EUR 1.058 billion in 2023. More info on www.sdworx.com
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