People Operations Generalist, Aiven
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Open source cloud data management platform
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Open source cloud data management platform
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
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More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
Aiven aims to be the world’s leading cloud data platform – by making developer’s lives better.
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
Cloud computing presents massive implications for the way businesses use data, with cloud-based databases ensuring high uptime, frictionless scalability, and simple software integrations. However, achieving this requires setting up cloud databases in the first place, an obstacle that can be incredibly tough and prevent companies from migrating to cloud-based data infrastructure altogether.
Aiven provides an open-source cloud data management platform, allowing users to easily set up cloud databases, access cloud tool integrations, automate data infrastructural management, and control data security within a single platform. The platform integrates directly into open source data services such as Apache Kafka and OpenSearch, supports multi-cloud deployments, and includes built-in compliance, encryption, and end-to-end security features. In 2023, it added AI-powered data optimisation capabilities via its integration of EverSQL's engine into its products.
Whilst various companies are tackling the difficulties of setting up cloud databases, Aiven has smartly taken more of an all-in-one approach, tackling everything from the building and managing of databases to software integrations, multi-cloud hosting, and security. The company claims that its cloud data solutions can massively reduce the amount of time, money, and resources that businesses must spend to migrate to cloud-based data infrastructure.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
May 2022
$210m
SERIES D
Oct 2021
$60m
SERIES C
Total funding: $420m
Company benefits
- Stock options for permanent employees
- Training/language courses & Aiven library
- Flexible work/life balance
- Private health and dental care
- Proper equipment to do your job
- Office snacks
Company values
- We are open 💡 Open to any new idea. Open to inspiration from every colleague and experience. Openly supporting the open source community that helped make us who we are. At Aiven, we don’t just look ahead. We look around. Take it all in, and put ourselves out there. We think sideways, speak up and grow freely. Working in teams. Working with leaders. And leading ourselves. Left, right, forwards, upwards. We open up our industry in every direction.
- We are owners 💯 Owning our decisions. Owning our mistakes. Owning the places they take us. Whatever we’re doing, we commit to the journey. It’s not always a straightforward path, and we often have to leap without knowing where exactly we’ll land. But that’s what thinking sideways is all about. With other Aiveners beside us, we take responsibility for our actions, and take pride in our achievements.
- We are courageous 🧑🚀 The courage to take on any challenge. The courage to take calculated risks. The courage to drive changes, not resist them. Our future holds great opportunities . So we need to be bold, think sideways, and evolve. And when you’re surrounded by inspiring colleagues, fascinating problems and opportunities left, right and centre, evolution comes naturally.
Company HQ
Kamppi, Helsinki
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Leadership
Oskari Saarenmaa
(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
(CTO)Experience as Information Security Specialist for TietoEnator. Lead Software Architect for F-Secure Corporation from 2008 to 2015.
Hannu Valtonen
(CPO)Experience as Senior Software Engineer and Lead Architect for F-Secure Corporation. Software Architect and Partner of Ohmu Ltd. since 2010.
Mika Eloranta
(Chief Architect)Experience as Lead Software Engineer and Architect for F-Secure Corporation from 1998 to 2011. Software Architect and Partner of Ohmu Ltd. from 2010 to 2016.
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