People Operations Specialist, Shakepay
+ Stock options
4+ days a week in office (Downtown Toronto, ON)
Platform to buy and earn Bitcoin
Job no longer available
Platform to buy and earn Bitcoin
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
+ Stock options
4+ days a week in office (Downtown Toronto, ON)
101-200 employees
Company mission
To usher in the Bitcoin Golden Age.
Role
Who you are
- This role will be ideal for someone with 2-4 years of recruitment experience, and want to dive deeper into the People operations in a start up environment
- You have 2-4 years experience in People Operations and Recruitment in a tech or startup environment under your belt
- You're a natural relationship-builder who genuinely enjoys helping others. You get to know your team well, and know how to best support them and anticipate their needs
- You are someone who brightens a room - you are approachable and strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment
- You thrive in fast-paced environments and can pivot quickly while staying focused on priorities and solutions
- You are organized and proactive - if you see and know something needs to be done, you make sure to make it happen by asking questions and finding solutions
- You approach the job with a client-service mindset, striving to understand the needs of our shakers through communication, thoughtful support, and being present
- You're resourceful and solutions-focused. Even when facing something new, you figure it out, ask the right questions, and get it done
- To be successful in this you must be able to carry boxes or items up to 25 pounds
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a People Operations Specialist to join our People team, and own the in-person, hybrid, and remote experience of our distributed team, while supporting recruitment and employee branding efforts
- His full time position will require you to work out of our Toronto office, located in Downtown Toronto, 4 days a week. The split will be 50% Recruitment and 50% People Ops responsibilities
- Manage the recruitment process for entry-level to intermediate level positions, owning the full recruitment cycle, including intake calls, sourcing and screening, interview management, and offer presentations
- Own the culture calendar; create, implement and organize in-person and virtual team events that continue to influence in-person relationships, and suggest resources, processes, or activities that enhance employee experience
- Help maintain HR systems, such as Rippling & Lattice, ensuring accurate employee records and data entry
- Deliver an outstanding onboarding experience, from creating and managing new hire paperwork, scheduling orientation, and providing a point of contact for ongoing support for new hires
- Maintain a well-organized office inventory with necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring all areas throughout the office are well-stocked and well-maintained; managing purchases or repairs as necessary
- Ensure Shakepay is Health and Safety compliant across locations
- Supervise all areas pertaining to reception (mail, deliveries, shipments, guests) serving as main point of contact for building management and security, including service requests and all facility-related issues
Our take
Shakepay is a major platform in Canada for buying and trading Bitcoin, boasting a user base exceeding 1M amid the ongoing surge in cryptocurrency adoption.
In navigating the dynamic digital economy, Shakeypay must balance agility with maintaining trust among both seasoned crypto users and newcomers. The company's strategic decision to focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum, complemented by initiatives like the Shakepay rewards card, reflects its commitment to simplicity and accessibility in a complex market landscape.
Shakepay is focused on enhancing its user-friendly cryptocurrency interface to sustain growth. Recent engagement with regulators highlights its commitment to safe digital asset transactions. Following a data breach, Shakepay swiftly implemented security measures and offers free credit monitoring, reinforcing its dedication to customer data security. As it innovates and expands, Shakepay remains dedicated to advancing Bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-25% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jan 2022
$32.4m
SERIES A
Feb 2018
$0.8m
SEED
Total funding: $33.2m
Company benefits
- Equity benefits: We believe everyone at Shakepay should benefit from building a generational company, so every shaker owns stock options
- Get paid in bitcoin: You can choose to take a percentage of your salary in bitcoin. Whether you opt for some or none, the choice to be paid in the hardest, soundest money the world has ever known is yours
- Remote friendly: With a flexible schedule, you can work on your own time, from home or anywhere. And if you're close by, you’re welcome to work in our Montreal or Toronto offices whenever you want. Being a remote-first company is awesome, but there’s value in spending time with your teammates and deepening these bonds. So, each shaker is entitled to 15 days of travel and accommodation to any Canadian city each year, covered by Shakepay
- Generous vacation: Time off is essential, and we highly encourage it. We trust you to take as much as you need, when you need it. Every team member is expected to take at least 20 days of vacation each year. To help make sure you do, after taking 20 days, shakers receive a $1,000 bonus to put towards their next vacation
- Insurance coverage: We offer health, dental, paramedical, disability, life, and travel coverage so you're always at your best. On top of our insurance coverage, all shakers also get access to a health and wellness spending account
- Personal development: It's a marathon, not a sprint. We're here to help you define and hit your personal career goals so that you can get where you want to be. To support our team, every shaker gets a $2,000 yearly budget to spend on learning and development
- Working from home: Working from home should be comfortable. Every shaker gets $1,200 to spruce up their home office and a monthly stipend for home and internet expenses
- Self-sovereignty: The path to self-sovereignty means being in full control of your coins. We offer a budget for shakers to get a self-hosted wallet and to build a self-hosted node
Company HQ
Golden Square Mile, Montreal, QC
Leadership
Jean Amiouny
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked as a Business Analyst at Booz & Company, before moving on to co-found White Payments - which was subsequently acquired by Payfort.
Roy Breidi
(Co-Founder & CTO)Prior to co-founding Shakepay in 2016, Roy was a Technology Associate at Morgan Stanley. He graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering.
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