People Operations Generalist (EMEA)

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and people-first People Operations Generalist to support the full employee experience and drive operational excellence across our growing team. At our startup stage, this role will also play a key part in helping us scale by supporting core recruitment processes. If you’re energized by building foundational people programs, supporting fast-paced hiring, and delivering exceptional employee experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

*International applicants welcome*

What you'll do

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries across HR policies, benefits, and internal programs
• Maintain and update employee records in our HRIS and related platforms
• Facilitate a white-glove candidate experience from application to offer
• Help organize and optimize recruiting workflows, templates, and internal documentation
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws
• Support documentation and reporting for audits, legal requests, and regulatory filings
• Maintain and refine HR policies, handbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Coordinate benefits enrolment, open enrolment communications, and employee questions in partnership with brokers
• Support payroll processing by collecting and verifying data and working closely with Finance or external payroll vendors
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, recognition, and company events
• Help coordinate learning and development efforts, including scheduling trainings and tracking participation
• Support internal communications and HR branding to enhance employee connection and transparency
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and scalability in People Ops and recruitment practices

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in an HR, People Operations, or Talent role, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment
• Experience supporting recruitment or coordination within a small team or scrappy setting
• Working knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance standards (international a plus)
• Familiarity with HRIS and ATS platforms (e.g., BambooHR, Rippling, Greenhouse, Lever)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information
• Growth mindset and passion for improving both the employee and candidate experience
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting a distributed workforce
• Exposure to payroll processing, benefits, or vendor management
• Fluency in one or more non-English languages

Why Join Us?

• Work in a fast-paced startup environment where your work has a direct impact globally.
• Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing company and make a real impact in the veterinary industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Accommodations are available for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.