At SnapSoft, we are scaling rapidly and evolving from an early-stage setup into a more structured, globally operating organization. To support this growth, we are looking for a People Operations leader who will build and scale a robust, efficient, and employee-centric operational foundation as we grow from 150 to 300 employees.This is a hands-on leadership role combining strategic ownership with operational execution. You will design and implement scalable People Operations processes while also managing day-to-day activities such as employee lifecycle changes, employee queries, and data integrity.In the initial phase, you will operate as a player-coach—personally owning both strategy and execution while laying the foundations of the function. As the organization grows, you will build and lead a dedicated team, transitioning from operational involvement to a more strategic, cross-functional leadership role.We are looking for someone who is pragmatic, empathetic, and comfortable bringing structure to a dynamic, high-growth environment.Core Responsibilities:Lead the Function <ul><li>Translate the VP of People's strategic vision into a tangible People Operations roadmap, communicating the "why" clearly to stakeholders.</li><li>Build the People Operations team, hiring and onboarding specialists for Hungary and the US.</li><li>Foster a unified global team where specialists feel developed, empowered, and supported.</li><li>Connect daily work to company strategy and promote leadership development across your team.</li><li>If alignment with the VP of People isn't possible on key decisions, you're comfortable disagreeing and committing once a direction is set.</li></ul>Execute Operations <ul><li>Manage core people operations processes including onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and employee data management.</li><li>Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, resolving issues with empathy and sound judgment.</li><li>Maintain data integrity across our HRIS and people tools.</li><li>Document processes, creating simple guides that make it easy for employees and managers to navigate people matters.</li></ul>Partner Across the Business<ul><li>Act as the primary operational partner to leaders across departments, understanding their needs and delivering practical solutions.</li><li>Make decisions that consider cross-functional impact, gathering input and communicating rationale clearly.</li><li>Anticipate how teams may react to changes and plan your communication with care.</li><li>Champion a feedback culture by giving and requesting feedback regularly, acting on it constructively.</li><li>Facilitate difficult conversations with openness when employee matters arise.</li></ul>Build Global Infrastructure <ul><li>Lead the selection and implementation of our core HRIS, creating a single source of truth.</li><li>Design scalable, employee-friendly processes for the entire employee lifecycle.</li><li>Stay current on HR technology trends and employment law developments to inform our roadmap.</li><li>Navigate ambiguity by providing clarity of direction and priorities, even when all information isn't available.</li><li>Own Compliance with a People-First Approach</li><li>Own HR legal compliance across Hungary, the EU, and the US, partnering with external counsel as needed.</li><li>Partner with the VP of People on critical initiatives like the EU Transparency Act, operationalizing pay reporting and policy updates.</li><li>Develop clear, fair employment policies, contracts, and audit trails.</li><li>Champion data privacy (GDPR/SOC2), handling employee information with care.</li></ul>

People Operations Manager

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People Operations Manager

Team Lead

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