AVP leading the People Systems team in Voya's integrated HR Operations to enhance Workday and HR processes. Partnering with cross - functional teams and managing initiatives for effective HR technology solutions.
About the role
- HR professional managing EMEA employee experience, focusing on onboarding and culture initiatives in hybrid work environment. Supporting Portugal and additional EMEA regions with People operations.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders and the People team to deliver a seamless onboarding experience across EMEA — from contracts and system setup to first-day experiences and ongoing employee support.
- Own People operations for Portugal and support other EMEA markets as needed, including contracts, payroll coordination, documentation, and compliance with local employment practices.
- Drive culture initiatives, rewards and recognition programs, and employee engagement activities. You’ll help shape a strong sense of belonging and community across regions, with a particular focus on building momentum in EMEA.
- Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees — supporting performance conversations, engagement feedback, and day-to-day People topics with confidence and empathy.
- Identify opportunities to improve People processes through automation, tooling, or AI-powered solutions. You’ll be encouraged to test, build, and lead initiatives that make People operations smarter and more scalable.
- Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Leadership to support headcount planning, payroll alignment, reporting, and workforce insights.
Requirements
- Experienced in a People / HR role, ideally supporting Portugal and at least one additional country within EMEA
- Confident owning onboarding, contracts, payroll coordination, and employee lifecycle processes
- Passionate about culture, engagement, and building meaningful employee experiences
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment with minimal hand-holding
- Curious and open to using AI, automation, or new tools to improve People operations
- A clear, empathetic communicator, fluent in English (Portuguese is a strong plus)
Benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
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