People Operations Generalist, Aiven
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AI-ready open source data platform
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AI-ready open source data platform
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
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201-500 employees
Company mission
To help customers create outcomes and accelerate building applications.
Role
Who you are
- We're looking for passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to a thriving and supportive workplace
- While experience in all areas is a plus, we value a growth mindset and a willingness to learn
- People Operations Experience: Three to five years of prior experience in a People Operations or related HR role, ideally with a focus on process improvement and introducing efficiency-driven solutions
- Education: Ideally bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Process-driven and collaborative: You thrive in an unstructured environment and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team
- Attention to Details: Ability to maintain accurate records and employee data in alignment with GDPR
- Professional Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive issues discreetly and professionally
- Adaptable and resourceful: You can navigate ambiguity, handle change effectively, and exercise sound judgment in complex situations
- Strategic thinker: You can see the big picture and understand how different parts of the business connect
- Tech-savvy: You're comfortable with HR systems (Familiarity with Hibob, Greenhouse, and Workramp are a plus!) and actively embrace emerging technology (such as AI) to improve your efficiency
- Excellent communicator: You can communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a focus on diplomacy and tact
- Multilingual: Fluency in English is essential, and proficiency in another language (Spanish, Italian, French, Finnish, Swedish, German, or Hebrew) is a plus
- Aligned with our values: You embody our team values of:
- Put the Customer First (Crabs always start with understanding the customer and work backwards. We work to deliver positive impactful outcomes and keep customer trust
- Learn and be curious (Crabs have a growth mindset and are never done learning. We intentionally invest in our development. We are excited to constantly apply new learnings. We evolve along with opportunities.)
- Deliver results (Crabs seek clarity in order to better focus on the desired outcomes to meet business objectives. We prioritize and balance speed with risk to make the best decisions. We do what we say we are going to do and are accountable for key inputs and delivery.)
- Invent and simplify (Crabs constantly challenge the status quo to build and iterate on new ideas. We learn fast through controlled experimentation to efficiently solve problems and consistently seek to improve
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a People Operations Generalist to join our team who shares our passion for forward-thinking and innovative approaches
- Our People team is responsible for looking after our workforce. That means everything from talent acquisition, engagement, and retention through to benefits administration and day-to-day human resources management
- At Aiven, we believe in taking very good care of our Cast of Crabs. So our focus additionally includes numerous tech and community events and ‘shell-ebrations’
- Our team members also set up and work with all kinds of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are employee-led diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives
- Above all, people here are empathetic, communicative, and skilled in interpersonal relationships – and you will need to be too
- Our small-but-mighty team of 6 wear many hats and have a broad range of responsibilities that span across the entire employee lifecycle
- Provide front-line support: Be the go-to person for employee questions, manage inquiries from managers and People Partners, and guide people through our HR processes and programs
- Act as the first point of contact for employee concerns and provide support throughout the employment lifecycle through our ticketing system
- Manage core HR processes: This includes everything from preparing employment contracts to onboarding, relocating and offboarding employees. You do it all while ensuring compliance with local regulations
- Drive process improvement: Participate in (or lead!) projects, streamline and automate our People operations, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee experience from start to finish
- Implement policy and process: Implement HR policies and build our People knowledge base ensuring alignment with local labor laws and company global policies along the way
- Be a systems expert: Configure and manage employee data across various platforms (HRIS, ATS, LMS, payroll, benefits, JIRA, etc.), deliver training, and support the implementation of new technologies
- Analyze and report on people data: Create dashboards and reports to track key metrics and provide insights to the team or to our business
- Support payroll administration: Assist with payroll preparation to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, and internal and external stakeholders in the case of audits
- Manage employee benefit programs: Maintain our benefit systems, reconcile data, and administer time off
- Ensure compliance: Stay up-to-date on relevant labor laws and regulations, and ensure our practices are compliant
Our take
The cloud infrastructure is booming as more businesses rely on open-source technologies to run their operations at scale. In this fast-growing space, Finnish company Aiven has carved out a strong reputation since founding in 2016. The company provides fully managed cloud services, helping organizations use open-source tools without the hassle of managing the technical details themselves.
The company works with a wide range of clients around the world, offering services that cover everything from databases to messaging systems and analytics tools. So, Aiven is helping businesses streamline their cloud operations and focus on growth instead of infrastructure headaches. Making complex technology accessible, reliable, and scalable for teams of all sizes.
Recently, Aiven his a major milestone of surpassing $100M in annual recurring revenue, a signal of its growing impact in the cloud space. To support this next phase of growth, it's opening a new hub in Cork, Ireland, creating a bunch of new jobs over three years.This expansions puts AIven in a prime position to scale internationally and bring its managed open-source solutions to more companies.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
May 2022
$210m
SERIES D
Oct 2021
$60m
SERIES C
Total funding: $420m
Company benefits
- Stocks: Stock options for permanent employees
- Learning & growth: Get ahead with an individual learning budget, access to a web learning platform, coaching, and the ever-growing Aiven library.
- Work/life balance: Flexible, regular working hours, and hybrid work friendly.
- Health care: Private health and dental care.
- Work equipment: The tools you need to do your job.
- Cool, collaborative work spaces: with free drinks, treats and fruit.
Company HQ
Kamppi, Helsinki
Leadership
Oskari Saarenmaa
(Co-Founder CEO)Senior Software Engineer and Software Architect for F-Secure Corporation from 2002 to 2011.CEO and Software Architect of Ohmu Ltd. from 2010 to 2016.
Heikki Nousiainen
(Co-Founder & Field-CTO)Experience as Information Security Specialist for TietoEnator. Lead Software Architect for F-Secure Corporation from 2008 to 2015.
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