Blockstream
Bitcoin
PeopleOperationsSpecialistEMEA
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“People Operations Specialist EMEA at Blockstream. Skills: People Operations, HR operations, HR administration, HR processes, employee lifecycle management, payroll, contracts, HR systems, operational HR workflows, Swiss and broader EMEA employment law and HR practices, HR process improvement, automation. Be a trusted and responsive point of contact for employees across the EMEA region. Support employees and managers with HR-related questions, policies, processes, and documentation”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure smooth HR operations, operational excellence, compliance, and a positive employee experience across the region.
Industry & Context.
This position requires regular interaction with employees, managers, candidates, and external partners across multiple countries and time zones.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in People Operations, familiarity with HR operations, HR administration, HR processes, Learning and Development and employee lifecycle management, Experience supporting payroll, contracts, HR systems, and operational HR workflows, Experience working across multiple countries and jurisdictions within EMEA, Knowledge of Swiss and broader EMEA employment law and HR practices, Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail, work ethic and ability to manage both strategic exposure and highly administrative tasks with equal professionalism, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across the organization, Curiosity and familiarity with technology, AI tools, and HR process automation, Proficiency in HRIS systems and Google Workspace, Excellent English and Italian verbal and written communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience in tech, fintech, SaaS, or blockchain/cryptocurrency environments, multi-country HR experience across EMEA, German and/or French language skills are highly preferred, Experience improving or automating HR operational processes, Exposure to scaling organizations or fast-growth environments, Ashby experience is a plus, Comfort with AI tools and a curiosity for modernizing how HR is delivered are a big plus
What You'll Do.
Be a trusted and responsive point of contact for employees across the EMEA region
Support employees and managers with HR-related questions
Lead onboarding activities and create a seamless and welcoming employee experience
Support employee relations topics with professionalism
Coordinate engagement initiatives
and internal people programs across multiple countries
Maintain highly accurate and confidential HRIS records and employee documentation
benefits administration
and vendor communication across EMEA countries
Support HR compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions
with focus on Swiss and broader EMEA HR operations
employment documentation
and HR administrative workflows
Support the development and maintenance of HR policies
and internal procedures
Ensure operational accuracy and attention to detail across all HR activities
Support modernization and automation of HR processes and workflows
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and AI-driven tools
Assist with the implementation and optimization of HR systems and operational processes
Bring curiosity and interest in how technology can improve employee experience and HR delivery
Support recruiting activities including job postings
candidate communication
interview coordination
Assist with performance review cycles
and employee development initiatives
Coordinate training and learning opportunities across teams
Gradually grow into broader HR business partnering exposure and responsibilities over time
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Build trust across the organization
Communication Scope
Excellent English and Italian verbal and written communication skills
Full Job Description
Blockstream https://blockstream.com/ was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Back and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers who are passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to change the world. Today, Blockstream is the leading Bitcoin company, providing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions for enterprises, institutions, and individual Bitcoin users. We develop industry-leading Bitcoin self-custody solutions, Bitcoin-based financial products, second-layer scaling technologies, and enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure. We're looking for a People Operations Specialist, EMEA, to join our People team, reporting to the Head of HR EMEA. This is a hands-on, full-spectrum HR role spanning administrative excellence, employee experience, compliance, and HR business partnering across a fast-paced, multi-country environment. You'll bring structure, attention to detail, and strong execution to everything from day-to-day HR operations to process improvement and automation. Comfort with AI tools and a curiosity for modernizing how HR is delivered are a big plus. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving, and build-phase environment and want to be part of a mission-driven company at the forefront of Bitcoin innovation, we'd love to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities) EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE & HR SUPPORT - Be a trusted and responsive point of contact for employees across the EMEA region - Support employees and managers with HR-related questions, policies, processes, and documentation - Lead onboarding activities and create a seamless and welcoming employee experience - Support employee relations topics with professionalism, care, and consistency - Coordinate engagement initiatives, wellness activities, and internal people programs across multiple countries HR OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION - Maintain highly accurate and confidential HRIS records and employee documentation - Coordinate payroll, benefits administration,
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