About Colt

We’re Colt, the global digital infrastructure company that delivers extraordinary connections with genuine care.

We bring together amazing people, intelligent networks and like-minded partners on a global scale to create solutions that put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers.

Our network, the Colt IQ Network, provides digital infrastructure on your terms and enables the services that keep your business running. We want the world’s leading businesses to choose to connect with us and we do that by providing an incredible customer experience. It’s already industry-leading and we’re aiming even higher. That’s how we create extraordinary connections, with our customers, our partners, our people and our planet.

What is it like working with us?

We’re delivering cutting edge solutions to customers, so you're getting a brand you can be proud to put on your CV. Because we’re changing the world, we’ll give you access to learning through peers, hands-on experience and training that will future-proof your career.

You’ll work in diverse teams from different cultures and countries. This way, we experience different ways of thinking and learn and grow from each other. You’ll be empowered to debate, discuss, listen and share your ideas - all in the pursuit of solutions for our customers and business.

We design solutions to make it easy for you to do your best work. We automate and simplify wherever we can. Hierarchy is no barrier here, you’ll get access to a wealth of experts, leaders, and networks of thinkers and doers. We want you to put them to good use; to help strengthen our global networks, so we can work together and pioneer new solutions.

We also know that a work life balance is important, and our people say it’s one of the great advantages of working at Colt.

Inclusion is at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself as we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status or place of birth. 

Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you at [email protected]. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda and activities, please click here.

Our values

We live by our Colt values every day, whether we're launching new projects or solving problems together. Our values represent how we behave and are integral to our culture.

We know people matter

Whether it's a customer, a partner or an employee, we build relationships based on trust, honesty, respect and integrity. We value diversity and strive to be more inclusive so everyone has the freedom to speak up, be heard and thrive.

We always find a better way

By staying one step ahead we empower our customers to succeed through the power of connectivity. We're swift to adapt and take responsibility for the promises we make.

We win together

We believe in the power of many and stand shoulder to shoulder with customers, partners and colleagues collaborating on ideas, sharing risks and recognition among all. When we make a decision we understand its impact, and rally behind the decision to make it a success.

We can change the world

We want to make the world a better place. Better connected, more sustainable, fairer for all. We use what we have - passion, technology and connectivity - to create good.

Visit https://www.colt.net/about/ to find out more.

Role purpose and key accountabilities

As an HR Advisor, you will be working as an integral part of the Country HR team and provide high quality HR support to ensure successful delivery of our strategic plan. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to develop into a broad HR Advisory role within a fast paced, high-volume role. As part of the role, you will partner with some of the leading experts within HR who will coach and aspire you on your HR career journey. 

• Employee Records Management: Create and archive HR files in accordance with employee life cycle (new starter workflow, employment changes, leaver administration), legal regulations requirements, updates to internal tools and databases, ensure a classification and identification process for access for auditing purposes as needed
• Administration and day to day management of operational processes as part of employee life cycle management
• Provide local benefits administration support and managing employee queries
• Managing HR processes as part of Onboarding and Induction management
• To deliver ongoing, continuous improvement to  HR processes & systems in the region
• Ensures standardised HR processes are effectively implemented, accurate in delivery, and services are delivered in a consistent way within agreed timelines
• Radically collaborates with specialist teams (e.g., payroll, Talent Acquisition, Procurement, finance, legal etc.) to deliver KPIs and high-quality services that are compliant with global standards and meet business expectations
• Provides service-related activities including managing employee files and related HR documentation, updates to internal tools and databases, responding digitally to a wide variety of employee queries
• Ensuring timely and accurate resolution of employee queries
• Develop and maintain key internal/external relationships, which may include: business leaders, hiring managers, business/function HRBP’s, employees and vendors
• Responsible for ensuring proper use of vendor management of HR services/operations providers within the Region  
• Assists in communication and training materials, event planning, ongoing HR initiative

Essential requirements [skills, experience, qualifications]

• Interest in Human Resources
• Agile and ability to manage ambiguity, risk and requirements as per changing strategies
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting 

• A strong internal customer service mindset when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders
• High level of passion, drive and enthusiasm for HR
• Be a self-starter, working with limited supervision and someone who is highly adaptable to change and enjoys the challenges of working in a fast paced environment
• English and German proficient

Desirable [skills, experience, qualifications]

• Strong analytical and Presentation skills
• Excellent command of Excel 
• Robust, resilient, approachable and diplomatic with the confidence to deal with senior leaders
• Strong networking ability across the company at all levels
• Seeks feedback, continuously learns, and takes advantage of opportunities to improve knowledge, skill, and experience
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

What we offer

Colt is a growing business that is investing in its people. We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform at their best, regardless of role and location. 

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt recognises the importance of a work life balance.

Some benefit examples are:

• Flexible working and relaxed dress code
• Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities
• Pension and insurance options
• Access to a virtual business school for on-going learning
• Business mentoring
• Employee recognition schemes/awards
• Public transport allowance/parking lots
• Office sites close to the city centre
• Discounts with local gyms

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to making Colt an inclusive and supportive workplace.