People Operations Expert EMEA
Job Description
About SAMY
SAMY is the global powerhouse leading the evolution of brand communication. We help brands matter in a social-first world through research, creativity, technology, and integrated influencer marketing to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions and drive growth for brands. With over 1.000 employees in 15+ offices across 18 countries (Europe, U.S., Latin America) and operating in 55 markets, SAMY serves over 100 leading clients, specializing in award-winning, end-to-end digital campaigns.
Role Mission
The People Operations Expert EMEA will support the compliance, and people operations across Spain, Portugal, Italy, UK and Romania. This role oversees employee lifecycle administration, payroll operations, employment documentation, and HR compliance while providing an exceptional employee experience. Acting as the main point of contact for payroll-related matters, the role supports employees, manages operational processes, and drives consistency across the EMEA region.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end People Operations processes (onboarding, offboarding, payroll, hr administration) across EMEA.
Act as the primary point of contact for employee payroll questions and support.
Report monthly payroll inputs to the payroll provider and review, validate payroll outputs for each country and ensure coordination with Finance team
Ensure accurate and compliant employee records across all systems (Personio, Deel, ADP Celergo)
Maintain and update the HR database and employee documentary history, ensuring all records are organized and up to date.
Support compliance with local labor regulations and employment requirements across all countries in scope.
Drive continuous improvements in People Operations practices across the EMEA region.