People Technology Lead

At Verda, we’re building a fully featured European AI cloud, covering everything needed to train, experiment with, and deploy AI models at scale.

We are a full‑stack AI infrastructure company, meaning we design, operate, and optimize the compute powering modern AI workloads across training and inference.

Our infrastructure runs on 100% renewable energy, helping build a more sustainable AI ecosystem.

Join Verda while it’s still being built – not once it’s finished.

About the role

As we grow internationally, we’re looking for a People Technology Lead to own our People systems, data and analytics and make them the backbone of how we scale.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who thinks in systems, cares about leading with data, and wants to build the operational infrastructure of a fast‑growing People function.

You’ll own our HRIS end to end – configuration, data integrity, integrations, and automation – working closely with the Head of People Operations to turn manual processes into scalable workflows, use AI to do more with a lean team, and design a People experience where employees and managers get fast answers and lifecycle moments that feel effortless.

• What you’ll own
• Verda’s HRIS as the system of record – configuration, workflows, permissions, and data model – kept accurate and scalable as we add people, entities, and countries.
• The end‑to‑end People Ops experience, mapping employee and manager journeys, removing friction, and building self‑service so people get fast, accurate answers without waiting on the team.
• People data integrity: standards, audits, and clean numbers leadership can trust for headcount, org design, and planning.
• Integrations across the People tech stack (e. g., HRIS, payroll, ATS) so data flows automatically, working with IT, Finance, and external providers.
• An automated, AI‑augmented employee lifecycle: onboarding, changes, and offboarding as workflows designed around the employee, with AI handling routine queries and repetitive work behind the scenes.
• People reporting, analytics and dashboards on the metrics that matter, with self‑serve access for managers and leaders.
• Payroll and benefits data integrations across multiple countries – accurate and on‑time to internal partners and external providers (payroll, PEO/EOR).
• Systems compliance and data privacy, access controls, GDPR‑aligned data handling, and audit‑ready records across our countries, including responsible use of AI around sensitive employee data.
• At our current stage, you’ll also roll up your sleeves on broader People Operations topics as they arise; this is a build‑it‑all environment, and the role will flex with the needs of a fast‑scaling team.
• What you’ll bring
• Solid People Operations or HRIS experience with real depth on systems and data – you’ve owned or heavily administered an HRIS, not just used one.
• Hands‑on expertise with modern HRIS platforms (e. g., Hi Bob): configuration, workflows, permissions, and reporting.
• A strong data mindset: data quality, audits, and reports people actually use.
• Strong spreadsheets competence, comfortable with analytics/data tools, light scripting or APIs a plus.
• A service‑design instinct – you measure success by how effortless the experience feels, not just whether the system works.
• Fluency with AI tools and genuine curiosity about applying them to People operations – you already use AI in your own work and will via AI automate and improve how the function runs.
• Working knowledge of HR administration and employment/data‑privacy compliance, across more than one country.
• Attention to detail, a continuous‑improvement mindset, and sound prioritization in a fast‑moving environment.
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills, excellent English, and comfort working independently and owning outcomes.
• Nice to have
• Experience in cloud, AI, deep tech, or a high‑growth scale‑up.
• Experience implementing or migrating an HRIS.
• Experience with international, multi‑country teams and PEO/EOR providers.
• Familiarity with HRIS APIs, integration tools, or automation platforms.
• Experience building AI‑powered workflows or automations in an operational context.
• Practicalities
• Location: Helsinki or London
• Hybrid mode: 3‑4 days per week in the office
• Employment type: Full‑time and permanent
• Reporting line: Head of People Operations
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