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Change views at your workplace for a change
I recently got back from a remote working adventure that took my laptop to new heights – quite literally. Last week, I decided to swap my usual home office for the sandy shores of Morocco. Why, you ask? Well, with a €70 flight ticket and a friend's spare room calling my name, I mean, who wouldn’t hop on a plane right away? (Oh and Randstad friends, sorry to get your hopes up, this flight was not from Schiphol, but from Weeze).
My day-to-day routine took a little detour from the ordinary, here's a sneak peek into my average day:
06.30AM: Rise and shine. You don’t need an alarm clock when you have wake-up calls by the nearby mosque starting it’s morning prayer.
06.45AM: Engage in morning yoga and meditation at the rooftop terrace, while observing the sunrise.
07.30AM: Breakfast featuring a LOT of msemen drowned in Nutella. Warning: Not recommended for those sensitive to sugar-peaks.
08.00AM: Kick off the workday – emails, meetings etc. Usually happening in the co-working space
12.00PM: Surf session! I won't claim to be the next surf pro; this trip marked my first time on a board.
14.00PM: Post-surf, resume work in style at one of the cute coffee bars. Tapping away on a laptop with a panoramic sea view in the background.
18.00PM: Wrapping up the workday, getting ready for dinner and social activities.
Next day: Repeat.
Grateful for my job
This has been my routine for one week. Every morning I would wake up feeling grateful for my job. Being back home and writing this blog, I’m already thinking of my next get-away, which will be a long one: India and Sri Lanka. Even though I love my city, I get the uncontrollable urge to leave every now and then. Finding ways to combine work with travel has been my recurring ‘new years resolution’ (to stay in the December spirit). Which I always managed to accomplish, as basically all you need is good Wifi. No one ever told me my desk had to be stationary. My laptop became my trusty sidekick, accompanying me to safari parks, through bustling markets, and to many beach cafes.
Ever since I joined HSO, my remote working adventure has become a defining aspect of my professional journey. Working from different locations has not only added a unique flavor to my daily routine but has also allowed me to seamlessly explore new cultures and countries. The flexibility offered by HSO has truly transformed the way I approach work, making each day a new and exciting chapter in my working experience.
If you're yearning for a change of scenery during your work hours, consider making your next office the beaches of Morocco. Remote working is not for everyone though, you need to be okay with being that one person always asking for the Wifi password 😉.
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Manager, Total Rewards
Position Summary At HSO, how we pay and support our people reflects how much we value them. As Manager, Total Rewards, you will own the strategy behind our compensation, benefits, and payroll programs, ensuring they are competitive, compliant, and aligned with our business goals. This is a hands-on leadership role. In the near term, you'll also personally manage payroll and benefits operations for our 400+ person remote workforce, while building the case for - and hiring - a Coordinator to support you. Once that hire is in place, you'll shift fully into a strategic total rewards leadership role. We're looking for someone who can operate at both altitudes: comfortable owning compensation strategy and compliance at the executive level, and equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves to keep payroll and benefits running accurately in the meantime. Key Responsibilities Total Rewards Strategy Own the design, competitiveness, and compliance of compensation and benefits programs across the organization. Conduct market benchmarking and internal equity analyses; recommend pay structures, incentives, and benefits offerings that support retention and business goals. Lead annual compensation review cycles, Variable Compensation Plan (VCP) administration, and compensation modeling for leadership. Lead self-funded health plan strategy, vendor and carrier negotiations, and annual renewal and open enrollment strategy. Monitor and interpret pay transparency, ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and related regulations, translating requirements into policy and process. Lead pay equity analyses and FLSA classification reviews. Payroll & Benefits Leadership (Near Term) Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for 400+ remote employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance across jurisdictions. Manage day-to-day benefits administration: enrollments, changes, terminations, and carrier updates. Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits questions. Prepare ACA reporting and 401(k) audit documentation. Process and reconcile expense reimbursements, including audits for policy violations or duplicate submissions Building the Function Define and hire for the future Payroll & Benefits Coordinator role. Transition operational work to the Coordinator once hired, retaining strategic oversight. Build a scalable total rewards function positioned for HSO's long-term growth. What You'll Bring to the Team 7-10 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards, including hands-on payroll experience. Proficiency with payroll systems (ADP, Paylocity) and HRIS platforms; BambooHR experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience with multi-state payroll tax compliance. Deep knowledge of ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and pay transparency law. Comfort operating at both a strategic and hands-on level — this role requires both, especially early on. CPP, CEBS, or SHRM-SCP/SPHR is a plus. Why You'll Succeed You see total rewards as a lever for business performance, not just administration. You're comfortable building something from the ground up, including your own future team. You bring rigor and precision to compliance work without losing sight of the bigger strategic picture. Why join HSO? HSO is a global Microsoft partner and business transformation leader, helping organizations modernize operations through Dynamics 365, Azure, Data & AI, and the Power Platform ecosystem. Internally, we invest just as intentionally in building scalable people operations that support growth, clarity, and a strong employee experience. If you enjoy building reliable systems behind the scenes that make organizations run better, you’ll feel at home here.
Manager, Total Rewards
Position Summary At HSO, how we pay and support our people reflects how much we value them. As Manager, Total Rewards, you will own the strategy behind our compensation, benefits, and payroll programs, ensuring they are competitive, compliant, and aligned with our business goals. This is a hands-on leadership role. In the near term, you'll also personally manage payroll and benefits operations for our 400+ person remote workforce, while building the case for - and hiring - a Coordinator to support you. Once that hire is in place, you'll shift fully into a strategic total rewards leadership role. We're looking for someone who can operate at both altitudes: comfortable owning compensation strategy and compliance at the executive level, and equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves to keep payroll and benefits running accurately in the meantime. Key Responsibilities Total Rewards Strategy Own the design, competitiveness, and compliance of compensation and benefits programs across the organization. Conduct market benchmarking and internal equity analyses; recommend pay structures, incentives, and benefits offerings that support retention and business goals. Lead annual compensation review cycles, Variable Compensation Plan (VCP) administration, and compensation modeling for leadership. Lead self-funded health plan strategy, vendor and carrier negotiations, and annual renewal and open enrollment strategy. Monitor and interpret pay transparency, ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and related regulations, translating requirements into policy and process. Lead pay equity analyses and FLSA classification reviews. Payroll & Benefits Leadership (Near Term) Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for 400+ remote employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance across jurisdictions. Manage day-to-day benefits administration: enrollments, changes, terminations, and carrier updates. Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits questions. Prepare ACA reporting and 401(k) audit documentation. Process and reconcile expense reimbursements, including audits for policy violations or duplicate submissions Building the Function Define and hire for the future Payroll & Benefits Coordinator role. Transition operational work to the Coordinator once hired, retaining strategic oversight. Build a scalable total rewards function positioned for HSO's long-term growth. What You'll Bring to the Team 7-10 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards, including hands-on payroll experience. Proficiency with payroll systems (ADP, Paylocity) and HRIS platforms; BambooHR experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience with multi-state payroll tax compliance. Deep knowledge of ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and pay transparency law. Comfort operating at both a strategic and hands-on level — this role requires both, especially early on. CPP, CEBS, or SHRM-SCP/SPHR is a plus. Why You'll Succeed You see total rewards as a lever for business performance, not just administration. You're comfortable building something from the ground up, including your own future team. You bring rigor and precision to compliance work without losing sight of the bigger strategic picture. Why join HSO? HSO is a global Microsoft partner and business transformation leader, helping organizations modernize operations through Dynamics 365, Azure, Data & AI, and the Power Platform ecosystem. Internally, we invest just as intentionally in building scalable people operations that support growth, clarity, and a strong employee experience. If you enjoy building reliable systems behind the scenes that make organizations run better, you’ll feel at home here.
Data Solution Architect
As a Data Architect at HSO, you will design, govern, and implement modern data architectures that empower our clients to leverage their data for analytics, reporting, AI, and business transformation. You will define data models, integration patterns, governance standards, and architectural best practices while collaborating closely with Data Engineers, Consultants, and client technical and business stakeholders. As a Data Architect you can expect to… Design scalable, secure, cloud-based data architectures using Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, Synapse, Fabric, Databricks, and related Microsoft data services. Define enterprise-ready data models, data flows, integration patterns, governance frameworks, and development standards. Lead discovery and design workshops with client stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical data solutions. Oversee and guide data engineering teams during the build phase to ensure alignment with architectural standards. Establish and maintain metadata, lineage, data quality, and governance processes leveraging Microsoft Purview or similar tools. Conduct architectural reviews, performance tuning, and optimization of data systems. Communicate design decisions, risks, tradeoffs, and solution approaches clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Stay current with emerging data technologies, architectural patterns, and Microsoft cloud advancements. You're great at... Structuring complex data challenges into clear, scalable architectural approaches. Explaining technical concepts simply and effectively to business stakeholders. Designing with both long-term scalability and real-world delivery constraints in mind. Bringing order to ambiguity — defining frameworks, standards, and processes where none exist. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams and guiding technical contributors. Identifying inefficiencies and recommending strategic improvements. Balancing innovation with practicality in solution design. Seeing both the “big picture” and the technical details that make it possible. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science 5+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise data architectures. Strong proficiency with Azure data services (Synapse, ADF, Fabric, Databricks, ADLS, Azure SQL, etc.). Deep understanding of data modeling methodologies (Kimball, Inmon, Data Vault). Experience implementing governance frameworks, including metadata, lineage, quality, and security. Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with Python or Scala. Experience delivering data modernization, cloud migration, or analytics platform projects. Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and business teams. Benefits:We offer competitive pay with and performance-based bonus. Our employees also enjoy unlimited paid time off and a flexible and affordable benefits program designed to help you be and stay well, including: medical, dental & vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement account, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Additionally, you’ll have the benefit of working alongside enthusiastic and energetic teammates in a dynamic and thriving environment. HSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary: $166,754/yr. Please email resume to: HSO Enterprise Solutions at kramerini@hso.com
Assistant Controller
HSO is seeking a diligent and proactive Assistant Controller to own the company’s accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury / cash management towers and to lead the team that runs them. This role keeps AP, AR, and cash accurate, timely, and audit-ready; manages and develops the staff performing those functions; and supports the broader accounting team through month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting. The ideal candidate pairs strong US GAAP fundamentals and reconciliation discipline with proven people-management experience and hands-on command of full-cycle AP, AR, and treasury. A CPA and experience in a professional-services or project-based environment (ASC 606 revenue recognition, milestone/T&M billing) are strongly preferred. As an Assistant Controller you can expect to… Accounts Payable (AP) — Full Ownership Own the full AP cycle end to end: vendor onboarding, invoice intake, GL coding, approval routing, and timely, accurate payment. Manage payment runs across ACH, wire, and check, plus corporate card and employee expense reconciliation. Maintain vendor master data and W-9 / 1099 compliance, and lead year-end 1099 filing. Enforce approval and segregation-of-duties controls; resolve vendor inquiries and statement discrepancies. Manage AP aging and accruals to ensure complete, accurate period-end liabilities. Accounts Receivable (AR) & Billing — Full Ownership Manage AR aging and collections; escalate at-risk balances and drive measurable DSO improvement. Reconcile customer accounts, resolve billing disputes, and maintain clean, complete cash application. Drive process automation and efficiency to the AR function to drive improvement in AR/DSO. Support, manage and train the team supporting AR Treasury & Cash Management — Full Ownership Manage daily cash positioning, bank reconciliations, and short-term cash forecasting. Monitor liquidity and support working-capital management across AR/AP timing (DSO/DPO). Support intercompany funding and cash reporting Team Leadership & People Management Lead, manage, and develop the AP, AR, and treasury staff — hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management. Set priorities, assign work, and ensure coverage and continuity across the AP/AR/treasury towers. Establish and document standard operating procedures, and build bench strength through cross-training. Hold regular one-on-ones and performance reviews; support goal-setting and career development. Serve as the escalation point for complex AP, AR, and treasury issues. Month-End Close & General Ledger — Supporting the Broader Accounting Team Support the broader accounting team through the month-end and quarter-end close; contribute to a timely, accurate close without owning it end to end. Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for AP, AR, cash, and related balance-sheet accounts. Ensure AP, AR, and treasury close tasks are delivered accurately and on schedule so the team can close on time. Reconcile assigned balance-sheet accounts and investigate and clear reconciling items on a timely basis. Support ASC 606 revenue recognition (AR, deferred revenue, unbilled/contract assets) in coordination with the accounting team. Controls, Compliance & Audit Maintain internal controls and audit-ready documentation across AP, AR, treasury, and assigned GL accounts. Support external audit, tax, and banking requests. Ensure compliance with US GAAP, HSO accounting policy, and applicable tax/regulatory requirements (1099, multi-state sales/use tax). Identify and drive process automation and continuous improvement across the AP, AR, and treasury cycles. Sound interesting? If so, you’ll have… Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle AP, AR, and treasury, with direct people-management experience. Demonstrated experience supervising, developing, and managing the performance of accounting staff. Strong US GAAP fundamentals and disciplined account reconciliation practices. Hands-on treasury / cash management and bank reconciliation experience. Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP / accounting systems. Excellent attention to detail, integrity, and comfort working with audit and compliance documentation. Preferred Experience Includes: CPA strongly preferred; MBA a plus. Professional-services or project-based accounting experience and working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition. Experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations / Great Plains. Experience standing up or improving AP/AR/treasury processes, controls, and automation. Experience with 1099 filing and multi-state sales/use tax compliance. BenefitsWe offer competitive pay with and performance-based bonus. Our employees also enjoy generous paid time off and a flexible and affordable benefits program designed to help you be and stay well, including: medical, dental & vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement account, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Additionally, you’ll have the benefit of working alongside enthusiastic and energetic teammates in a dynamic and thriving environment.