People Operations Specialist

TL;DR

People Operations Specialist: Managing end-to-end HR operations and employee lifecycle processes with an accent on process optimization, system administration, and compliance. Focus on building scalable workflows, improving the employee experience through automation, and ensuring operational consistency across a distributed team.

Location: Must be based in the UK, Romania, Portugal, or Poland

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in fare payment technology, powering seamless ticketing solutions for public transport in over 250 locations worldwide.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end People Operations lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and benefits administration.
• Partner with the People team to deliver core programs such as performance reviews, compensation cycles, and engagement surveys.
• Build and refine scalable processes, workflows, and self-service experiences to reduce manual friction.
• Maintain accurate people data in BambooHR and provide reporting visibility to the wider team.
• Ensure compliance and audit-readiness across all HR systems, documentation, and employee records.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and external vendors to manage payroll inputs and EOR processes.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK, Romania, Portugal, or Poland.
• Proven experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or as an HR Generalist.
• Strong proficiency with HR systems, spreadsheets, and data management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and improve operational workflows and processes.
• Hands-on approach with a proactive mindset toward identifying and fixing gaps.
• Strong empathy and judgment when handling sensitive employee matters.

Nice to have

• Experience in a tech or scaling environment.
• Familiarity with UK or EMEA employment practices.
• Experience with BambooHR or similar HRIS platforms.
• Background in supporting remote or globally distributed teams.
• Exposure to vendor management, payroll, or EOR models.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on making transit accessible for all.
• Culture of openness, trust, and continuous learning.
• Supportive atmosphere that encourages professional growth and career path exploration.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and individual authenticity.