Core HR Process Lead

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Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Core HR Process Lead.

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About the role
As part of our new 2030 strategy, a key ambition is to be a Great Place to Work. Being a great place to work includes driving innovation and excellence in our HR. Among other things, we are delivering on that by implementing a new HRIS/HCM platform (Workday). This new system will be a key strategic enabler of our standardized process landscape across the HR organization, providing scalability and consistency for future growth.

Therefore, we are looking for a dedicated and experienced Core HR Process Lead to join our team and help us optimize our HR processes and data management.

This role requires a good understanding of the organization’s strategy, ways of working, and business structure as well as an outside-in perspective. You will play a key role in designing, improving, and optimizing our HR processes with mind on our global footprint, where the employee and manager experience is one of our key focus areas.

As the Core HR Process Lead, you will:

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and functional owner of Core HR processes and HR master data.
• Lead the standardization, improvement, and optimization of Core HR processes.
• Ensure governance and compliance of HR master data, including updating processes and consulting relevant stakeholders.
• Drive the adoption of standardized data and processes across the organization.
• Oversee the continuous improvement of HR processes to meet evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with IT and HR teams to ensure seamless data flow and system integration.
• Provide training and support to HR colleagues and other stakeholders on system functionalities and best practices.

You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our HR systems, making sure that our HR data is accurate, and processes are streamlined.

Team and Work Environment
You will be joining a dynamic and innovative team that values collaboration and continuous improvement. You will be reporting to me, Erika Markvardsen. I am a positive person with an ambition to create a “whistle as you work” atmosphere where top professional deliveries go hand in hand with high work satisfaction.

Let me also introduce you to one of your colleagues; Betina Lund. Betina is an experienced HR Advisor, knowledgeable within HR core processes and HR data. Her laugh is loud and contagious. In the team we work closely together, spar with each other, celebrate our successes and look forward to you joining us.

About you
We want you to help define our collective future and show us the best way forward by leveraging your expertise in HRIS. We imagine you have solid experience working with HRIS in an HR function and know all HR Core process well.
You have strong stakeholder management skills, excellent problem-solving and process analysis abilities, and a proven track record in driving change within an organization.

The ideal person for this position will have the following qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of HRIS systems and HR master data management.
• Proven experience in implementing, standardizing, and optimizing HR processes.
• Deep understanding of HR operations, processes, and data definitions.
• Skilled in analyzing and enhancing HR processes.
• Familiarity with data governance and compliance requirements.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, different skills, and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS
Join the movement and grow with us. As part of our team, you will enjoy:

We’re a diverse and international crowd, all working towards the same common goals: growing the business, growing the people, improving the manager and employee experience and just constantly raising the bar for what we can achieve on sustainability and CSR. These are some of the reasons we are pushing for green technologies and why we openly and whole heartedly support equal rights and opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, and citizenship.

The position is located at our newly built headquarters in Copenhagen, just 5 minutes from the nearest train & metro station and therefore offers great opportunities if you are commuting from outside Copenhagen. Our headquarters is a unique, modern workplace which received the award "Office building of the year 2023".
Here, we enjoy our own game room, fitness facilities, cantina and café and a rooftop terrace with a beautiful ocean view.

We promote a great workplace with a diverse and vibrant community and a healthy work/life balance with flexible work arrangements.

While you are with us, we want you to develop and grow. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace, and if needed we will also offer training courses that can directly support you in your role.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.
If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

For more information, feel free to contact Talent Acquisition Consultant Kristina Andersen

We look forward to hearing from you.

Department Office careers Locations DFDS Headquarter (Marmorvej 18, Copenhagen) Remote status Hybrid Remote People manager position No

About DFDS Denmark
We are a transport and logistics company providing the safe, reliable and efficient movement of people and goods - more than 12,000 colleagues, all committed to transforming our business into a greener and more digitised operation. We are proud of our role as part of the critical infrastructure serving customers and communities across Europe and further afield.

Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.