HR Operations Specialist - temporary

Job Description

HR Operation Specialist - Maternity Leave replacement

Reporting to: HR Director

Location: Hod Hasharon/Netanya – Hybrid

Position Overview

As a core member of the Israel HR team, contributes to the achievement of the HR plan and priorities across divisions and demonstrates strong collaboration and one company mindset

Supports adoption of our Company’s global HR Operating Model across all divisions, in close collaboration with HRBPs/HR Operations team

Coordinates employee life cycle tasks

Manages benefits administration

Point of contact for HR related issues

Supports implementation and adoption of key HR processes, programs, projects and policies across sites and functions

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for entire employees’ life cycle across entities:

Onboarding & offboarding - integrates all stakeholders

Terminations

Employee movements

Maternity Leaves and PPTO

Specific /individual documents (visa, kindergarten etc.)

End-to-end execution and ongoing management of local benefits, including but not limited to:

Meal allowance

Holiday/life events gifts

Health insurance & sports clubs’ membership

Cars

Cellphones

Supports employees with benefits/ transactions related questions

Partners with business functions and other relevant stakeholders to ensure

compliance to Israel HR global and local policies, and local employment laws

Closely collaborates with HR colleagues (HRBPs, payroll, GTA) to ensure alignment of local practices and programs with the collective HR strategy and goal

Partners with HR Operations team and HRBPs for local pull-through/ implementation of global/ regional HR portfolio projects and cyclical processes

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree / preferably in Social Sciences, Business Admin or related fields.

2+ years of experience in HR operations or administration.

Familiarity with HRIS/HCM systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) – advantage

Fluent in Hebrew and English – spoken and written

Competencies and Leadership Skills

Execution excellence, including attention to Details

Accountability and responsibility – end to end management, flagging issues in time and closing loops, come with solutions rather than problems

Change catalyst - responds effectively to evolving HR operating models and technology, and supports implementation

Emotional Intelligence – strong communication and interpersonal skills

Required Skills:

Benefits Administration, Data Reporting, HR Systems Implementation, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Human Resource Metrics, Human Resources (HR) Function Organization Design, Human Resources Operations, Human Resources Processes, Personnel Administration, Vendor Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

12/31/2025

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Requisition ID:R378483