Why Verifone

For more than 30 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide.

Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it’s developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success.

What's exciting about the role

This role is responsible for implementing corporate and regional human resource programs and activities for Verifone Israel to support global business units operating there.

This person will partner closely with the local commercial business manager and employees on country specific issues as well as the HR global/functional HRBP’s with employees located in the country. In many cases the HRM will have no direct reports and will partner with the Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure the various business unit people programs are supported.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Support departments in developing and delivering strategic HR plans to attract, retain and develop the workforce, in line with the overall business direction. Drive employee morale and development actions.
• Build strong relationships with key leaders and people managers, fostering trust and promoting collaboration. Counsel, coach and train local managers and employees. Be visible to all employees through regular visits to different sites as appropriate.
• Ensure the local business has practical, regularly updated, easily understood and well communicated HR policies and procedures to maintain local compliance and support the business goals of the various business units present locally.
• Provide insights and practical advice based on an intimate knowledge of local employment law and its practical application supporting a rapidly changing business. Handle employee relations at all levels, including dealing with unions, works councils and other employee representative bodies as appropriate.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team and functional HRBP’s to understand local talent availability. Coordinate with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to help close on best in class talent. Assist as needed in HR administration regarding local hiring laws and processes. Establish and conduct orientation and training programs for new joiners.
• Partner with the functional HRBP and Total Rewards team to maintain and review benefits programs, including compensation. Provide country specific knowledge relating to total rewards.
• Work proactively within the company’s matrix structure to identify, escalate and where possible resolve human capital issues in a proactive, smooth and effective way. Execute plans to integrate mergers and acquisitions as appropriate.

Skills and Experience we desire

• Proven experience of several years as HR Manager for large or mid-sized organizations
• In depth knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.)
• Strong understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures for the dedicated countries
• Proficient in English, Hebrew, MS Office; knowledge of a HRMS (Workday experience is a plus)
• Hands-on, self-starter, open-minded, focused on supporting business goals
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution aptitude
• Ability to operate effectively in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong ethics and reliability necessary to quickly gain credibility with all levels of the organization
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources or related field, further training and certifications will be a plus
• Ability to travel frequently and flexibly throughout the country or countries supported

Our Commitment

Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.