Qualifications
What You Bring:Multi-Hub Expertise: Significant experience in managing People Operations across multiple hubs, particularly in Germany, with a preference for the UK. You possess a thorough understanding of local labor laws, payroll intricacies, and social security requirements, and are experienced in working with Employer of Record (EOR) partners for remote operations. Leadership: Demonstrated experience in people management, coupled with a strong passion for mentoring and empowering a high-performing People Ops team. You excel at leading through change and fostering a culture of accountability. Bilingual Proficiency: Professional fluency in both German and English is essential to effectively navigate legal documentation and support our diverse team. Automation Mindset: A proven record of transitioning from manual processes to automated workflows and self-service models. AI Enablement: Experience or a keen interest in implementing AI-driven HR tools, such as predictive analytics, AI chatbots for FAQs, or automated document generation. Data-Driven Approach: Strong analytical skills to utilize metrics for identifying bottlenecks and enhancing the employee lifecycle; familiarity with HiBob and Looker is advantageous.
About the job
About Us
At Upvest, we are dedicated to transforming the investment landscape, making it as effortless as everyday spending. We enable businesses to provide an extensive array of investment products and deliver unparalleled experiences in capital market investments and retirement planning. Our Investment API seamlessly integrates with fintech companies and financial institutions, allowing them to conserve resources and concentrate on their primary operations.
We take pride in collaborating with Europe's foremost fintechs and financial institutions like DKB, Revolut, N26, and Raisin. Founded in 2017 by Martin Kassing, Upvest now boasts a talented team of over 270 professionals from more than 70 nationalities. Our journey is supported by prestigious investors including Hedosophia, Sapphire, Bessemer Venture Partners, BlackRock, Earlybird, HV Capital, Notion Capital, and Motive Ventures.
Your Role
As the People Operations Lead, you will spearhead a dynamic team responsible for ensuring that our people processes, from onboarding to offboarding, are compliant and operationally excellent across our hubs in Germany, Estonia, and the UK. You will proactively seek to automate manual tasks and harness AI to enhance decision-making and service delivery, enabling the People team to focus on what truly matters: our people.
About Upvest
Upvest is on a mission to simplify investing for businesses and consumers alike, offering an easy-to-integrate Investment API that enhances investment experiences. With a team of over 270 professionals from diverse backgrounds, Upvest stands at the forefront of the fintech revolution, partnering with leading companies and backed by renowned investors.