Head of People Operations, Payroll & Talent Acquisition (Maternity Cover) (all genders)

Head of People Operations, Payroll & Talent Acquisition - (Maternity Cover)The Role (What’s In The Box)We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of People Operations, Payroll & Talent Acquisition cover to lead our HR operations, payroll and talent acquisition across the Nordic region Reporting to the Senior Director of HR, this role is responsible for both leadership and hands-on operational execution, ensuring HR support for white- and blue-collar employees while driving alignment with standards and local business needs. This position is a 12-month maternity leave cover.What You’ll Do (The Recipe)People Operations & LeadershipLead and develop the HR generalist team, covering payroll, HR administration, talent acquisition, employer branding and HR systems.Guarantee accurate data management for all employees across HR systems, payroll, and other related platforms.Monitor service levels (SLA) and employee satisfaction (CSAT) through the Jira ticketing system, ensuring operational excellence.Lead continuous improvement efforts to centralise, standardise, and optimise people processes across the region.Manage the monthly payroll review and approval process, ensuring accuracy and compliance for all Nordic markets.Ensure the delivery of HR support services meets business needs and legal requirements for both white- and blue-collar employees.Own and drive all HR change management projects relating to operational tools, systems & processes in the region, ensuring alignment with global initiatives.Support internal and external audits as required, ensuring compliance with company policies and local regulations.Maintain internal employee policies, ensuring market relevance and compliance.Talent Acquisition & Workforce ManagementOversee all talent acquisition and Global Mobility activities in the Nordics, ensuring efficient and timely hiring for white-collar roles.Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning and recruitment strategies.Develop and implement a localised Nordic employer branding strategy.Collaboration & Stakeholder ManagementBuild strong relationships with local leadership, global HR teams, and key stakeholders to provide a strategic HR partnership.Work closely with production and HR teams at the fulfillment center to streamline timesheet processes, attendance recording, and agency worker booking.What You’ll Bring (Your Ingredients)Minimum 5+ years of experience in HR leadership roles, ideally in multinational environments with both white- and blue-collar populations.Experience with Nordic admin & payroll processes.Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.Located in Denmark (mandatory). The team is based in Copenhagen, with several employees in Sweden.Willingness and ability to travel across the region at least bi-weekly.Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; knowledge of Nordic languages is a plus.Strong background in change management, communications, and stakeholder engagement.Knowledge of and/or experience with Workday, Zenegy, Flex is preferred.Hands-on approach with a strong focus on process improvement, data integrity, and employee experience.What We Offer (The Toppings)A meaningful impact on the top and bottom line of HelloFresh NordicsLearning and development opportunities plus the opportunity to request training specifically for your role and career with usFreedom of idea and initiative, and the execution and implementation of your own ideasThe opportunity to engage and collaborate with colleagues across the globeA significant discount on your weekly HelloFresh boxMental health support through online subscriptionsMonthly pension scheme including health insurance benefitsA diverse and vibrant international environment of 35+ different nationalitiesSubsidized healthy lunchesAdditional perks: Discounts for our neighboring gyms, company events and parties, fruit & snacks in the office and free Friday barAre you the missing ingredient?If this sounds like a tasty opportunity, we’d be excited to hear from you.Apply with your CV (In English, please)If we see a match, you’ll have a call with one of our recruiters to share more about what you can bring to the teamAre both sides still positive? Then we proceed to the assessment stage to assess key skills required for the jobWe will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and will close down the position once the successful candidate has been found.