People & Operations Associate

LI.FI is simplifying multi-chain DeFi for traditional financial institutions, fintechs and service providers by offering a unified API to access all on-chain liquidity across major blockchains for best price same-chain and cross-chain swaps. We are a passionate team on a mission to enable a fairer, more decentralised world. Apart from the tech, we care a lot about user experience and aim to make complex technologies accessible to everyone.

A quick run-down of the job

The People & Operations Associate will play a pivotal role within the Operations team - dedicated to attracting and retaining top-tier talent to support the growth of our organisation. As a People & Operations Associate, you will be responsible for internal recruitment as well as people operations. You will own sourcing, interviewing and securing candidates as well as employee experience, onboarding and offboarding. Your role will have a strong collaboration with internal teams to maintain and improve the experience for both candidates and employees as part of our company’s goals.

Please note: You must be located in the EMEA region. Your application will not be considered if you are outside of this region.

What you’ll do

• Support and provide guidance for variety of HR-related requests and processes throughout the entire employee lifecycle in accordance with existing process documentation and HR policies

• Assure accuracy/completeness of employee data and own our HRIS

• Review, update and maintain HR services documentations and processes with a focus on continued improvement

• Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes

• Schedule, conduct and document interviews to ensure that the candidate screening process is followed effectively

• Manage all vacancies and candidates within the agreed process and timescales

• Support other members of the team as required

What makes a good candidate

• Must be located in the EMEA region

• Relevant experience in human resources/people operations

• Proactivity, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills

• Experience with ATS (ideally Ashby) and HRIS (ideally Bob)

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks

• A clear sense of ownership, responsibility and accountability for tasks

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction within the team and external stakeholders

• A high level of discretion and confidentiality to handle confidential data

• Willingness to quickly and successfully embrace and adapt change

• Willingness to learn and grow within the role

• Experience in recruitment, international HR, Payroll, Global Mobility, or a fast-paced startup environment is a plus

• Remote working experience is a plus

• An understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency concepts is a plus

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is a plus

We encourage you to apply if you feel your experience and skills equip you for this job but are not listed here!

Company culture

• Embracing the differences

  • Embrace your own differences

  • Respect and welcome the unique qualities of others

  • See others’ differences as an opportunity to grow

• Own it, do it

  • Own tasks end-to-end

  • Hold yourself to a high bar for execution

  • Make bold decisions, and be accountable

  • Understand your limitations and seek for help

• Fail forward

  • Try - don’t be afraid to fail

  • Learn - don’t make the same mistake twice

  • Adapt - grow with the experience

• Have fun together

  • Take the time to get to know and understand each other better

  • Don’t take yourself too seriously and keep it light-hearted

  • Fun should be coming from a place of love and respect

What you’ll get

• Annual team offsites (Thailand was a blast at the beginning of 2023, Vietnam this year was blast-ier; let’s see what happens in 2025!)

• Flexible remote days

• Flexible working hours

• Equity participation from Day 1

• Entitlement to work computer (choice of equipment)

• An annual 1,000€ personal development budget once you have worked 6+ months (pro-rated the first year)

• A one-time 1,000€ remote budget to use on coworking, office setup, etc.

• Unlimited PTO

If you join us as an independent contractor, you’re only entitled to the first four benefits of this list.

Application process

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Li.Fi is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Join us in our dedication to fostering a workplace that values and respects each team member's unique contributions.

To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experiences and competencies. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a comprehensive interview process, including a people operations interview, take-home assignment, meet the team interview, and reference check.

For more information, visit our page detailing our hiring process! If you have a question you can’t find the answer to, please feel free to reach out to career@li.finance. We look forward to welcoming a candidate who embodies our values of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.