People and Culture Specialist (fixed term) (HYBRID)

ABOUT THE TEAM

You will join the Dublin Site Operations team, a small but mighty, cross-functional group of specialists across Workplace, IT, P&O, and Finance. Together, we drive operational excellence and deliver a best-in-class employee experience, shaping an environment where the business is enabled and our people and ideas can truly thrive. Reporting directly to the Site Operations Lead and partnering closely with various teams in our HQ (Berlin), you will be the go-to P&O expert on the ground, driving both core HR operations and our local tech hub's vibrant community.

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• Drive the Employee Journey: Manage the end-to-end HR lifecycle, from engaging first-day onboarding and relocations to probation check-ins and exit interviews.

• Champion HR support: resolve employee queries with empathy, and proactively write/update localized knowledge articles to drive self-service.

• Oversee core admin: manage monthly payroll data entry, local benefits, and all standard HR administration.

• Build Community: own the local events calendar, internal communications, and wellbeing initiatives to create a vibrant site culture.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You have 3+ years of HR Operations experience, specifically in payroll and benefits administration.

• You are a culture champion with a strong interest or background in event coordination.

• You are tech-savvy with HRIS platforms (Workday, SAP, ServiceNow) and have a solid grasp of Irish employment law.

• You are a highly organized problem-solver and an empathetic communicator who thrives in a dynamic tech environment.

OUR OFFER:

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• 40% off products sold and shipped by Zalando 

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model 

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation per year to start

• A one-time allowance to set up an ergonomic workstation (outside of Zalando office)

• Health & Dental Insurance (opt-in)

• Pension Trust Fund (opt-in)

• Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Tax Saver Commuter Tickets

• Employee shares program

• Family services, including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options, including Gympass

• Mental health support and coaching available

• Professional development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer reviews

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INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring – we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.

Learn more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives:

• do.BETTER – our diversity & inclusion strategy

• Our employee resource groups