Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Department overview:

The HR Advisor is a key advisor to the German managers and employees providing proactive guidance, coaching and direction on all employee queries and efficient HR service delivery in partnership with HR Specialist teams across a comprehensive range of HR disciplines and transformational projects. The HR Advisor will work closely with our external payroll provider and internal departments to ensure precise and timely payroll processing for all employees. Relationship management is at the centre of this role and is crucial to its success. The successful candidate should have a strong background in German payroll and HR administration.

Role Description:

Key objectives critical to success:

• Preparation and processing of the monthly payroll for three German legal entities  in cooperation with the external payroll provider
• Contact person for employees and external bodies regarding pay (e.g. health insurance companies, auditors etc.) and for all employee queries
• Preparation and transmission of legally required reports and certificates
• Working closely with the Nomura Payroll Specialists in the region and review monthly payroll where required
• Personnel and administrative support of employees and data update in Success Factors
• Processing of hires and exits incl. preparation of contracts and certificates
• Support in the recruitment in Germany
• Participation in projects around payroll and HR Advisory topics
• Participation in the outsourcing process and documentation such as preparation of the outsourcing report and tracking of KPIs
• Support during internal and external audits
• Responsible for the Benefit Administration for Germany
• Participation in the occupational health and safety committee
• Responsible for administrating the pension plan including notifications to the Pension Protection Association and the reinsurance companies (vesting documents, benefit statements, actuarial valuation)
• Preparation of the monthly org charts as well as HR reporting with support of the relevant specialist team

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• HR advisory/business partnering experience and good knowledge in HR payroll and general HR administration
• University Degree or completed apprenticeship or a similar qualification with a focus on payroll or related field
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and relationships 
• Solid knowledge of current German employment legislation, relevant income tax and social security laws and regulatory environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) 
• High level of accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail
• Very good German and English skills
• Strong PC skills; Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Strong analytical and data management skills 

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER:  This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer