Job Title:  HR Manager Payroll & Services (m/w/d)

Country: Germany
Location: Hamburg
Function: Human Resources
Level: Experienced Professional
Appointment Type: Permanent

British American Tobacco is a truly global organization. Our companies employ more than 55,000 people in a business spanning some 180 markets worldwide. Today, it is widely accepted that most of the harm associated with smoking is caused by inhaling the toxicants in the smoke produced by the burning of tobacco. That is why we are dedicated to developing a portfolio of potentially reduced-risk products that provide the enjoyment of smoking, but without burning tobacco. Consumer tastes are fragmenting and evolving. It is only by making available a choice of products that we can address the varied preferences of our consumers.
We’re in the most dynamic period of change our industry has ever known. Advances in technology, changes in the way in which society sees smoking and public health awareness are all combining to create a unique opportunity to transform tobacco – and we are absolutely committed to leading this transformation.

CONTEXT:

The HR Manager Payroll & Services is a member of the HR Leadership Team based in Hamburg and is leading the HR Backoffice Team which is providing payroll services and all other HR administrative services to the functions and employees.  You will drive change Management and establish new ways of working in a service orientated Shared Services environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:

• Lead the HR Backoffice Team and act as subject matter expert on payroll and act as first point of contact for all HR services relevant matters
• Drive continuous improvement for HR admin processes in collaboration with BATs HR Shared Service Center in Bucharest
• Strive for innovative solutions in an international working environment
• Ensure compliance according to BAT’s international Reward Governance Framework, Company- and Tariff agreements, legal requirements as well as for international compliance standards (SOx).
• Act as subject matter expert for Payroll and administrative tasks on all key HR activities during the employee life cycle  
• Consult the HR Leadership Team regarding tax and social security tasks
• Responsibility for Personnel cost planning as part of BAT ‘s Company planning process
• Steering and administration of local HR IT Systems

ABOUT YOU: 

• University degree in economics or equivalent with a strong background in Payroll
• Two to three years of experience in an HR managerial role combined with people leadership responsibility
• High level of interpersonal skills, able to interact with internal/external stakeholders on all levels
• Resilient, driven by results, able to energize and influence
• Fluent in German and English, additional Polish or French language skills are a plus
• Fully mobile

If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed, you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too. We are looking forward to receiving your full application on https://careers.bat.com/

British American Tobacco is one of the world’s leading multinational companies, with brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries.

We are proud that we are consistently among the top 5 companies on the London Stock Exchange.

Our portfolio includes our world-famous Global Drive Brands – Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall and Rothmans – along with many other leading international brands, such as Vogue, Peter Stuyvesant and State Express 555.

Alongside our traditional tobacco business, we are also developing products that offer consumers potentially less risky alternatives to regular cigarettes. Our Next Generation Products are already leading the way in the Industry of vapour and tobacco heating devices. We continue to develop a solid portfolio of consumer solutions which already include well known global brands like Vype, glo and Voke.