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Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.\nWhat's in it for you\nHybrid way of working: 2 days per week / 8 per month\nMedical and dental services\nLife and hospitalization insurance\nDedicated employee phone subscription\nTake control of your benefits and choose any of the below options within the budget: meal tickets / private pension / vacation vouchers / cultural vouchers\nSpecial discounts for gyms and retailers\nAnnual company bonus\nOngoing education - we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills\nYou get to work with tried and trusted web-technology\nWe let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off\nSpecial paternal program - 4 months of paid paternity leave\nWhat skills you will learn\nAdvanced employee relations strategy across diverse regulatory environments\nExpertise in labour law compliance and risk management at a regional level\nDigital transformation and data analytics within HR operations\nStrategic stakeholder management and influencing decision-making\nLeadership and team development within a matrix global organisation\nVOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment\nVodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. 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