HR Specialist

MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities in natural gas and power, focused on multi-commodity wholesale, trading and sales, as well as energy infrastructure and industrial assets.

MET Group is represented in 21 countries: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey and Ukraine.

MET Group is present in 33 national energy markets and 44 international trading hubs. The Group has a significant end-consumer presence in Belgium, Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, and The Netherlands.

MET Group has 1350+ permanent staff. The company is owned 90% by MET employees and 10% by Keppel Infrastructure, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Corporation*.

* Listed on the Singapore Exchange

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist with a strong background in personnel administration, payroll coordination, and employee relations to support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function and serve as the local liaison with the HR department of the company's international group.

Reporting directly to the Finance & Human Resources Director, this role is highly operational in nature and offers a high degree of autonomy in managing core HR administration processes.

The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact between employees, management, external payroll and labor advisors, and the corporate HR team within an international and growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Personnel Administration

• Review monthly payroll data, ensuring accuracy of salary components, variable compensation, payroll adjustments, deductions, social security contributions, absences, vacations, and other payroll-related items.
• Coordinate closely with the external payroll provider, ensuring all relevant information is submitted accurately and on time.
• Prepare and review employment contracts, contract amendments, and employment-related documentation.
• Coordinate employee registrations, terminations, and status changes with external labor advisors and relevant authorities.
• Support and administer employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate voluntary resignations, contract terminations, dismissals, severance payments, and settlement documentation in collaboration with external advisors and management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files and HR records.
• Monitor employee vacations, absences, and working time calendars.

Employee Relations & Labor Compliance

• Act as the primary point of contact for employees regarding payroll, employment contracts, benefits, labor regulations, leave entitlements, absences, sick leave, and other employment-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and HR policies.
• Manage and monitor employee leave processes, including sick leave, parental leave, unpaid leave, part-time arrangements, and other employment situations.
• Coordinate with external labor and legal advisors on matters related to employment contracts, disciplinary actions, labor relations, and employment terminations.

Reporting & HR Operations

• Prepare HR reports and provide workforce-related information, including headcount, employee movements, labor costs, and HR metrics.
• Support the Finance & HR Director in improving and maintaining HR processes and procedures.
• Assist with HR-related audits and compliance requirements as needed.

International HR Coordination

• Serve as the local HR contact for the international corporate HR team.
• Support the implementation of corporate HR policies, procedures, and initiatives at the local level.
• Prepare and provide regular HR information and reports to the international group, including workforce data, employee movements, labor costs, and key HR indicators.
• Participate in meetings and ongoing collaboration with international HR stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.

Experience

• Proven experience in HR Administration, Payroll, Personnel Administration, or Employee Relations roles.
• Strong practical knowledge of payroll processes, employment legislation, social security administration, and labor regulations.
• Experience working with external payroll providers, labor consultants, or HR service providers.
• Previous experience within an international or multinational environment is considered an advantage.
• Experience using HR information systems (HRIS) is desirable.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office applications.
• Ability to prepare reports, analyze workforce data, and manage HR documentation efficiently.

Language Skills

• Fluent English (written and spoken) with the ability to participate in meetings, prepare documentation, and communicate regularly with international stakeholders.
• Additional local language skills are considered an asset.

Personal Competencies

We are looking for a professional who is:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Able to work independently and manage day-to-day responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues.
• Employee-focused with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Capable of working effectively in an international and multicultural environment.
• Trustworthy, discreet, and professional when handling confidential information.
• Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.

• Direct reporting line to the Finance & Human Resources Director.
• A stable position with significant autonomy and ownership of HR administration activities.
• Ongoing collaboration with an international HR organization.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of up to two remote working days per week.
• 25 working days of annual leave plus one additional day off on your birthday.
• Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience and level of responsibility.