People Ops Specialist

TL;DR

People Ops Specialist: Managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle and HR operations for the EMEA region, with an accent on process optimization, data integrity, and compliance. Focus on implementing automated solutions, ensuring seamless employee experience, and supporting strategic HR initiatives in a fast-paced global environment.

Location: Hybrid in London, UK or Lisbon, Portugal

Company

hirify.global is a technology company focused on building a better and more secure Internet by running one of the world’s largest networks that protects and accelerates millions of websites.

What you will do

• Champion the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, transfers, compensation, and offboarding for EMEA.
• Create, maintain, and amend Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all People Ops processes.
• Manage accurate preparation and submission of HR-to-Payroll data, ensuring data integrity across geographies.
• Maintain and optimize HR systems like Workday and Greenhouse, ensuring timely data processing and clean records.
• Act as the first line of support for employee inquiries on benefits, payroll, and policy, adhering to SLAs.
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement scalable solutions to drive operational excellence.
• Ensure 100% accuracy in employee records, contracts, and right-to-work documentation, providing basic reporting and ensuring global regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Legal, IT, and Finance on complex cases and strategic projects like compensation cycles.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in People Operations or HR Administration, ideally within a high-growth tech environment.
• Hands-on experience with Workday or similar HRIS, and comfortable with ATS (e.g., Greenhouse) and support tools (e.g., Zendesk).
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for data analysis.
• Understanding of the HR-to-Payroll pipeline and data flow.
• Detail-oriented approach, especially for sensitive employee information and compliance.
• Adaptability and empathy to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex People processes.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the UK or Portugal.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven to build a better and more secure Internet.
• Involvement in initiatives like Project Galileo, Athenian Project, and 1.1.1.1 for a free and open Internet.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, hiring based on potential.
• Support for professional development and learning new skills.
• Fast-paced, dynamic, and global company environment.