Senior Business Analyst - HR & Labor Process (Europe) - 100% Remote

Smartedge’s Client is looking for an individual to help with their Business Analyst – HR & Labor Process (Europe) @ 100 % Remote Work

Key area:

We are seeking experienced Business Analysts with deep knowledge of local HR, workforce management, and labor regulations within European countries. The role will support large-scale HR transformation, process optimization, compliance, and workforce-related initiatives for global enterprises. Candidates must possess strong understanding of country-specific employment laws, labor practices, employee lifecycle processes, and stakeholder management within their respective European markets.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Process Consulting

• Analyze and document current-state HR and workforce management processes.
• Gather, validate, and prioritize business requirements from HR, Operations, Legal, and Compliance stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Develop business process maps, requirements documentation, user stories, and functional specifications.

HR & Labor Process Expertise

• Provide subject matter expertise on country-specific labor regulations and employment practices.
• Advise stakeholders on workforce compliance requirements, employee relations processes, and labor policy impacts.
• Support initiatives involving:
• Employee onboarding and offboarding
• Time and attendance management
• Leave administration
• Workforce scheduling
• Employee lifecycle management
• Collective bargaining considerations (where applicable)
• Labor compliance reporting

Transformation & Change Support

• Support HR transformation and workforce modernization programs.
• Collaborate with HR technology, operations, and compliance teams to align business requirements with solution capabilities.
• Assist with process harmonization while ensuring local regulatory compliance.
• Participate in testing, training, and deployment activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as liaison between business stakeholders, HR leadership, technology teams, and external partners.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to senior management.
• Support cross-functional and multinational project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Law, or related field.
• 5+ years of Business Analysis, HR Consulting, Workforce Consulting, or HR Operations experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in labor laws, employment regulations, and HR processes within at least one European country.
• Experience documenting business requirements, process maps, and business cases.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work with geographically distributed teams and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR transformation, workforce management, or organizational change initiatives.
• Knowledge of multiple European labor markets and cross-border workforce considerations.
• Experience working with global enterprises.
• Familiarity with HRIS/HCM platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, UKG, or similar solutions.
• Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent.

Key Skills

• Business Analysis
• HR Operations
• Labor Law & Compliance
• Workforce Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Process Mapping
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• HR Transformation
• Functional Documentation
• Employment Regulations
• Employee Relations

Mandatory Screening Criteria

Candidates must demonstrate the following during screening and profile review:

1. Local Labor Law Expertise

• Hands-on experience working with HR and labor processes in one or more specific European countries (e.g., Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Poland, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, etc.).
• Ability to explain country-specific employment regulations, employee lifecycle requirements, leave policies, termination processes, and compliance obligations.

2. HR Process Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of direct involvement in HR operations, HR transformation, workforce management, or HR process consulting.
• Experience supporting employee onboarding, offboarding, workforce administration, employee relations, or compliance initiatives.

3. Stakeholder Engagement

• Demonstrated experience interacting with local HR leaders, Legal teams, Compliance teams, Works Councils, Labor Representatives, or Employee Relations teams.
• Experience facilitating workshops and gathering business requirements from senior stakeholders.

4. Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

Candidates should be able to discuss practical experience with topics such as:

• Employment contracts and worker classifications
• Working time regulations
• Leave and absence management
• Employee relations and disciplinary processes
• Termination and severance requirements
• Collective bargaining agreements and union interactions (where applicable)
• Local statutory compliance and reporting requirements

5. Country-Specific Validation (Critical)

Candidates must clearly identify:

• Countries supported
• Number of years of experience in each country
• Nature of labor-process experience in each country
• Languages spoken relevant to those countries
• Examples of HR/labor transformation or compliance projects completed

6. Client-Facing Experience (Preferred)

• Experience working directly with business stakeholders in multinational environments.
• Ability to advise clients on HR process improvements while ensuring compliance with local labor regulations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A Business Analyst who combines strong HR domain expertise with practical, hands-on experience in local European labor regulations and workforce processes. The ideal candidate should be capable of advising business stakeholders, translating requirements into actionable solutions, and ensuring compliance with country-specific employment laws while supporting HR transformation initiatives.

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