HR Operations Manager (all genders)

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What You'll Do

As HR Operations Manager you'll make sure the employee journey at our Prague office, from the first day to the farewell, runs smoothly, fairly and with real care. You'll be the go-to person for how HR gets done in Prague, working hand in hand with our Central Europe (CE) HR Operations team and with HR colleagues across the region and the globe.

This is a great next step for an experienced HR Operations Senior Specialist who is ready to lead people, or already does. You’ll guide one HR Operations Specialist, backed by your manager, regional colleagues and our Centers of Expertise to learn from and lean on.

In this role, you will:

- Run the employee lifecycle end to end, from onboarding and changes to exits, with clear, compliant standards and a great experience for joiners and leavers
- Keep our HR data accurate in Workday, handle personal data in line with GDPR, and see audit and risk follow-ups through to done
- Deliver the monthly HR close and reconciliation, so Finance receives clean payroll input every month
- Handle employee relations, grievance and immigration cases with care, discretion and pace, in collaboration with our Legal and employee relations experts
- Bring regional and global HR initiatives to life in Prague, such as pay transparency readiness, compensation and benefits reviews and onboarding enhancements
- Make things simpler: document our processes, spot automation and GenAI opportunities, and turn them into time saved
- Turn exit and HR data into insights that help HR and business leaders make better decisions
- Coach and develop your HR Operations Specialist

What You'll Bring

Must-haves

- 6-8 years of solid experience in HR operations across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, changes and exits), including designing or improving processes or policies
- Working knowledge of Czech labour compliance and GDPR
- Experience handling employee relations or grievance cases with discretion
- Experience running a monthly HR close or reconciliation, or supporting payroll input
- Experience working with an HR information system
- Experience guiding or coaching colleagues, formally or informally. If this would be your first people-leadership role, tell us how you've supported others so far
- Czech and English at a professional level, spoken and written
- Proficiency in the MS Office suite
- A degree in HR management or a related field, or equivalent experience

Nice-to-haves

- Workday experience
- Knowledge of immigration processes
- Experience with process automation, digitisation or GenAI tools
- Experience with audit or risk remediation
- Familiarity with pay transparency requirements
- Experience with change or project management

Who You'll Work With

You’ll report to our regional HR Operations Director and join the wider CE HR Operations team. Day to day, you’ll work with Prague office leadership, Finance, HR colleagues in areas such as career development, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, and immigration and mobility, our Legal and employee relations Centers of Expertise, and HR counterparts around the world. You’ll gain a broad view of HR at BCG and a wide network of experts to learn from.

Additional info

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

GROUP SPIRIT

- At BCG Prague, we’re so much more than our daily work. You can look forward to a vibrant community spirit and frequent team-building, social, and office events throughout the year

WORKING LIFE

- We offer an attractive, competitive, and performance-based compensation package with both fixed and variable components, including an Individual Performance Bonus (IPB).
- BCG contributes 10% of your total annual compensation to a private retirement benefit, supporting your long-term financial security.
- BCG provides comprehensive protection for employees and their families, covering various life situations such as sickness, accident, disability, or death.
- All employees are insured for business travel (ECP – Evropská cestovní pojišťovna, Business Travel Plus Package).
- Your You Choose Benefits (YCB) budget is topped up monthly and can be used however you wish, wherever you wish.
- The Multisport Card is available at a subsidized rate, directly deducted from your salary.
- Commuting made easier: BCG reimburses public transport (MHD) tickets.
- Employees receive a one-time allowance to set up their home office according to their individual needs and preferences.
- When you just need a break—employees enjoy an attractive vacation and flexibility program, with hybrid working models supported by digital collaboration tools.

LEARNING CURVE

- The sky’s the limit? Our broad selection of training and development offers will help you grow day after day.

LIFESTYLE

- All BCG employees in Prague are covered by the Czech national healthcare system. In addition, BCG supplements this with services provided by Canadian Medical.
- Your well-being matters. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides 24/7 psychological, legal, and financial support for you and your family.
- Enjoy a modern working environment at our new offices in the Masaryčka building, located in the heart of Prague with excellent public transport accessibility.
- Healthy options in the office: free drinks, snacks, fruit and vegetables.
BCG Prague supports families with a Maternity Leave Bonus and a dedicated Paid Paternity Leave Program, enabling parents to focus on their growing families.

WE PROUDLY OFFER

- A safe workplace with zero tolerance for harassment
- Open environments where people are free to be themselves.
- An inclusive community that believes in respect and merit.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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