HR Operations, Payroll & Benefits Analyst in London

Join JERA Nex bp, a 50:50 joint venture between JERA and bp, to unlock the value of offshore wind. We are a new offshore wind company built to develop, own and operate wind projects worldwide.

Why this role matters

The HR Operations, Payroll & Benefits Analyst manages day‐to‐day HR processes across multiple countries, primarily the UK, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark, and supports employees in Belgium, Australia, Taiwan, Ireland, and Norway. The role is the central point of contact for HR operations, data management, employee lifecycle, payroll coordination, and benefits administration. Knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors and HR data governance is required.

In this role you will

• Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage employee data in SAP SuccessFactors, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance with internal data governance standards.
• Support end‐to‐end HR processes: onboarding, transfers, terminations, organizational changes, and other employee lifecycle events.
• Generate HR reports and ensure HR processes align with internal company policies.

• Act as the first point of contact for general HR and policy questions across supported regions.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate with local HR service providers and internal HR Business Partners to resolve employee matters.
• Assist employees with benefits claim questions, eligibility concerns and navigation of vendor resources.

• Manage the relationship with external payroll providers.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll inputs and validations.
• Monitor and validate payroll changes including new hires, terminations, variable pay, benefits and statutory deductions.
• Align upstream HR data and processes to payroll dependencies.
• Support audits and reporting requirements related to payroll and statutory compliance.

• Support the set‐up of a new employee benefits package.
• Manage day‐to‐day administration of employee benefits: enrollments, terminations, qualifying life events, changes and corrections.
• Coordinate annual open enrollments, including communications and employee support.

• Ensure HR and payroll processes adhere to company requirements.
• Support HR audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy and employee experience.
• Maintain accurate documentation of HR processes, work instructions and country‐specific guidelines.

To be successful in the role you will bring

• 5+ years of experience in HR operations, HR administration or HR analyst roles.
• Proven experience using SAP SuccessFactors.
• Strong knowledge of HR data management and process execution.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating payroll processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem‐solving skills.
• Strong communication skills; fluency in English.

Key Competencies

• Strong HR operational excellence and process orientation.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative, proactive and customer‐focused approach.
• Personal commitment to our management systems and frameworks: Quality, HSSE, OT Security, etc.

What you can expect from us

Working at JERA Nex bp means being part of a global leader in offshore wind, where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability drive everything we do. You will enjoy:

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with opportunities for team‐building and social activities.
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in‐person connection.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast‐growing international company.

Our Culture

We are driven by:

• Care for each other and our world – we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas.
• A spirit of ingenuity – we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible.
• A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind – we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries and communities we serve.

About JERA Nex bp

JERA Nex bp is a purpose‐built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high‐quality, competitive projects. It is a 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, operating as an end‐to‐end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in offshore wind projects. Headquartered in London with offices across Europe, Asia, US and Australia, we have a portfolio of operational and development projects in nine countries.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‐time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting