People Operations Specialist

LI.FI is simplifying multi-chain DeFi for traditional financial institutions, fintechs and service providers by offering a unified API to access all on-chain liquidity across major blockchains for best price same-chain and cross-chain swaps. We are a passionate team on a mission to enable a fairer, more decentralised world. Apart from the tech, we care a lot about user experience and aim to make complex technologies accessible to everyone.

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A quick run-down of the job

The People Operations Specialist will play a pivotal role within the Operations team - dedicated to overseeing and enhancing the employee lifecycle and experience to support the growth of our organisation. As a People Operations Specialist, you will be mostly working on on pre- and onboarding processes, contracting, employee lifecycle management, and administrative tasks, with opportunities to contribute to various people and operations initiatives. Your role will have a strong collaboration with internal teams to maintain and improve the experience for both new hires and employees as part of our company’s goals.

Please note: You must be located in the EMEA region. Your application will not be considered if you are outside of this region.

What you’ll do

• Support and provide guidance for variety of HR-related requests and processes throughout the entire employee lifecycle in accordance with existing process documentation and HR policies

• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless experience

• Ensure accuracy/completeness of current and historical employee data (contracts, payroll, compensation/title changes) and own our HRIS

• Review, update and maintain HR services documentations and processes with a focus on continued improvement

• Develop, maintain, and update process documentation in the company handbook to enhance transparency and efficiency

• Working on people and culture initiatives such as employee engagement learning and development, performance reviews, and more

• Support other members of the team as required

What makes a good candidate

• Must be located in the EMEA region

• Relevant experience in (international) HR, people operations, global mobility or payroll in Germany

• Experience building and implementing employee onboarding/offboarding, engagement programs, and employer branding

• Proactivity, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills

• Working knowledge of HRIS systems (ideally Hibob)

• Understanding of German labor laws and employment regulations

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks

• A clear sense of ownership, responsibility and accountability for tasks

• Strong communication skills (written and spoken) required in English and in German

• A high level of discretion and confidentiality to handle confidential data

• Willingness to quickly and successfully embrace and adapt change

• Experience in a fast-paced startup environment is a plus

• Remote working experience is a plus

• Experience with recruitment activities is a plus

• Understanding of European labor laws is a plus

• An understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency concepts is a plus

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is a plus

Send us your application until February 28th, 2025 so we can start the conversation!

We encourage you to apply if you feel your experience and skills equip you for this job but are not listed here!

Company culture

• Embracing the differences

  • Embrace your own differences

  • Respect and welcome the unique qualities of others

  • See others’ differences as an opportunity to grow

• Own it, do it

  • Own tasks end-to-end

  • Hold yourself to a high bar for execution

  • Make bold decisions, and be accountable

  • Understand your limitations and seek for help

• Fail forward

  • Try - don’t be afraid to fail

  • Learn - don’t make the same mistake twice

  • Adapt - grow with the experience

• Have fun together

  • Take the time to get to know and understand each other better

  • Don’t take yourself too seriously and keep it light-hearted

  • Fun should be coming from a place of love and respect

What you’ll get

• Annual team offsites (Thailand was a blast at the beginning of 2023, Vietnam during 2024 was blast-ier; let’s see what happens in 2025!)

• 30 days of PTO

• Flexible remote days

• Flexible working hours

• Equity participation from day 1

• Entitlement to work computer (choice of equipment)

• 1 Conference per year near your city of residence

• An annual 1,000€ personal development budget once you have worked 6+ months (pro-rated the first year)

• A one-time 1,000€ remote budget to use on coworking, office setup, etc.

If you join us as an independent contractor, you’re only entitled to the first five benefits of this list.

Application process

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LI.FI is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Join us in our dedication to fostering a workplace that values and respects each team member's unique contributions..

Shortlisted candidates will undergo a comprehensive interview process, including a people operations interview, a take-home assignment, a meet-the-team & founder interview, and a reference check.

For more information, visit our page detailing our hiring process!