Regional Senior HR Operations Specialist

Wolt

ABOUT WOLT At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world. In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now we’re building the delivery of (almost) everything and you’ll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world. In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe. Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely exciting. Here you’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies. You’ll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way. So, if you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life. Are you an experienced HR leader in Finland with a genuine interest in high growth companies? Are you excited at the prospect of managing and scaling a regional HR and Talent Development function in a truly global tech organization? If this sounds like you, then we’d love to chat! ROLE BACKGROUND The People Team at Wolt consists of 200 HR, Talent, Tech, Payroll and Talent Acquisition professionals located in Helsinki, Budapest,  Copenhagen, Berlin, Tel-Aviv, Tallinn and Tbilisi. We’re a global People function, well-respected by the people and teams that we support and partner with. To reach the next stage in our exciting growth plans, we are now looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our People Team in Finland. As our HR Manager, Finland you will have holistic ownership of our HR operations at our Finland office. Your central focus will be to quickly audit and build on the core HR foundations that are already in place and take our HR proposition to the next level, with a laser-like focus on building a “best in the world HR” function. You’ll do that against the backdrop of rapid expansion in the country, both in our core business and Wolt Market. You will ideally have a strong generalist HR background with broad experience across the HR spectrum, but particularly HR operations, talent and business HR. Ideally you will have either led an HR function in Finland or worked as a senior HR Business Partner. Team leadership experience and a genuine passion for the employee experience are essential. To succeed as our HR Manager Finland you will need to have a “builder” mindset and be driven to work under your own initiative. You need to be completely comfortable rolling up your sleeves, getting stuck in and really driving HR from the front!  STRATEGIC HR LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP * Lead a team of five HR Operations Specialists and Senior Specialists. * Lead change initiatives, cross-functional pilots and projects, and People Forum discussions. * Co-design and execute the HR strategy for Finland. * Partner with local leadership on short- and long-term people challenges. * Implement HR programs and policies across organizational design, compensation, benefits, leadership development, mobility, employee relations, and training in partnership with HR Centres of Expertise. * Own and scale HR policies and practices across Finland. * Drive a positive employee relations culture. HR OPERATIONS, COMPLIANCE & EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE * Ensure HR compliance and manage employee relations cases while supporting the team. * Partner with Occupational Health Services and oversee workplace safety and wellbeing practices. * Provide end-to-end employee lifecycle support, from onboarding to offboarding, in collaboration with the Tier-1 HR Operations Hub. * Own and support monthly payroll processes and pay-related compliance. * Ensure accurate employee and payroll data management in Workday and timely payroll inputs. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * Strong communication skills, with full working fluency in English and Finnish. * Team leadership experience, with the “know how” to build and nurture a team, and develop effective ways-of-working. * A solid generalist HR background and multi-year experience leading an HR organisation, focusing especially on the Finnish market.   * Experience from complex matrix multinational organizations.  * You have sound, working knowledge of local labor law. * Strong knowledge of the Finnish legal landscape and statutory requirements when it comes to employment legislation, cooperation with Employee representatives, payroll and statutory reporting. * Strong stakeholder management skills. * Ability to lead complex projects from an HR perspective * A problem-solving and can-do attitude combined with networking skills, assertiveness and the willingness to take initiative. * You work well in a team, and are completely comfortable collaborating remotely and dynamically using digital tools such as Slack and Zoom. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Betsson

We're looking for an experienced Senior HR Generalist who will join us on a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave at our Estonia hub. As the trusted HR partner for our local business, you'll support employees and managers across the full employee lifecycle, ensure HR excellence and compliance, and help foster the engaging, people-first culture that makes Betsson a great place to work. Working closely with local, regional, and global HR teams, you'll have the opportunity to influence HR operations across the Baltics while keeping our Estonia office running smoothly and our people thriving. THE WOW The Senior HR Generalist is responsible for the local delivery of HR processes and employee support in Estonia, ensuring a compliant, consistent, and positive employee experience. Acting as the main HR contact for approximately 120 employees and their managers in Estonia, the role provides day-to-day HR guidance, supports employee lifecycle activities, and ensures the effective local implementation of global HR processes. The role works closely with Central HR, Global HR functions, and Baltic HR colleagues to maintain alignment while responding to local business needs. The role will also be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Betsson Estonia office, helping to ensure a smooth and engaging workplace environment. In addition, the role oversees and contributes to HR delivery across the Baltics, supporting collaboration and continuity across the region. A TASTER OF WHAT YOU WILL BE INVOLVED WITH:  * Deliver HR operations in Estonia, ensuring compliant and efficient management of the full employee lifecycle, from pre-boarding to exit. * Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers in Estonia, providing guidance on HR policies, processes, and employee-related matters. * Support managers with day-to-day people topics, including performance conversations, employee relations matters, leave management, and general HR queries. * Ensure compliance with Estonian employment legislation and internal policies, including employment contracts, employee documentation, health & safety requirements, and HR administration. * Manage employee relations matters, partnering with Central HR and Legal teams when appropriate. * Support the local execution of global HR processes, including performance reviews, objective setting, learning and development initiatives, engagement activities, and policy rollouts. * Collaborate with Global Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities in Estonia. * Maintain accurate HR records, employee data, and reporting, ensuring integrity across HR and payroll systems. * Partner with Finance on routine HR-related reporting, including headcount tracking and payroll-related inputs. * Support continuous improvement of HR processes and employee experience initiatives. * Collaborate closely with Central HR and Baltic HR colleagues, providing support across the region when required. * Promote Betsson Group culture and values locally, supporting employee engagement initiatives and helping to maintain a positive office environment for the employees based in the Estonia office. * Coordinate and support office management activities, liaising with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure the office operates smoothly and efficiently. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: * Proven experience in an HR Generalist, HR Specialist, or similar role with exposure to HR operations and employee relations. * Good knowledge of Estonian employment legislation and HR administration requirements. * Experience supporting the full employee lifecycle with a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment. * Comfortable handling employee queries and supporting employee relations matters with guidance where appropriate. * Experience working collaboratively with local, regional, and global stakeholders. * Experience using HR systems and supporting payroll processes is an advantage. * Fluency in English and Estonian, both written and spoken. WHAT WE OFFER Much like riding a rollercoaster, sometimes life at Betsson can be lightning fast with twists and turns but always FUN! Then again, what else would you expect from a business 75% millennial and 1700 strong, spread across 7 offices with 900 based out of our Malta HQ alone! We recognise it may not be for the faint-hearted, but if you’re a go-getter, initiator and adrenaline junkie, always striving to push the boundaries and challenge yourself, then you’ll fit right in.   CHALLENGE ACCEPTED? By submitting your application, you understand that your personal data will be processed as set out in our Privacy Policy

Soho House

The role… At Soho House, the Vice President, Human Resources – Americas serves as the senior People leader for the region, partnering closely with the Managing Director, Operations leadership team, House General Managers, and global People leadership to drive business performance through a world-class people strategy. This executive role is responsible for developing and executing the People agenda across all Houses, Public Restaurants, Support Office functions, and future openings throughout the Americas. The VP of HR will ensure the region attracts, develops, engages, and retains exceptional talent while preserving and evolving the unique Soho House culture that differentiates the brand globally. As a key member of the Americas Leadership Team, the Vice President will act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing thought leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, culture, succession planning, employee engagement, compensation strategy, talent acquisition, learning and development, and change management. The successful candidate will balance long-term organizational capability building with the commercial priorities of a rapidly growing hospitality business. They will be responsible for leading a high-performing HR organization, ensuring consistency, scalability, compliance, and operational excellence while supporting continued expansion across the region. This role requires an influential and commercially minded leader who can build trusted relationships at every level of the organization, challenge constructively, and drive meaningful business outcomes through people. Main Duties… Strategic Leadership * Develop and execute the People strategy for the Americas region, ensuring alignment with Soho House's global vision, values, growth ambitions, and business objectives. * Serve as a strategic business partner to the Americas executive leadership team, providing insight and guidance on organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, workforce planning, and culture. * Translate business priorities into scalable people initiatives that drive performance, engagement, retention, and operational excellence. * Lead the people agenda through periods of growth, transformation, organizational change, and new market expansion. * Partner with global HR leadership to ensure consistency of People practices while adapting strategies to meet regional business needs. Organizational Effectiveness & Talent Management * Lead organizational design initiatives to ensure structures, capabilities, and talent are aligned to current and future business requirements. * Develop succession planning frameworks and talent review processes to strengthen leadership pipelines across the region. * Drive performance management strategies that foster accountability, development, and high performance. * Partner with senior leaders to identify critical talent gaps and build strategies to address future workforce needs. * Champion initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention, leadership effectiveness, and internal mobility. Culture & Employee Experience * Serve as a steward of Soho House culture, ensuring values and leadership behaviors are embedded across all levels of the organization. * Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, belonging, communication, and organizational trust. * Partner with leadership teams to create exceptional employee experiences that reflect Soho House's unique culture and hospitality-driven ethos. * Act as an executive sponsor for culture and engagement initiatives across the region. Leadership Development * Partner with Learning & Development to build leadership capability and succession pipelines across all levels of the business. * Coach and advise senior executives, General Managers, and functional leaders on leadership effectiveness, team performance, organizational dynamics, and talent decisions. * Support the development of future leaders through structured talent development programs and strategic career planning. Total Rewards & Employee Relations * Partner with Benefits teams to ensure reward programs remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives. * Provide executive oversight on complex employee relations matters, organizational risk, and compliance issues. * Ensure adherence to all applicable employment legislation and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. HR Operations & Team Leadership * Lead and develop a regional HR organization, including HR Managers, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, and wider People teams. * Build organizational capability within the People function through coaching, succession planning, and leadership development. * Establish clear performance expectations, accountability measures, and development plans for the HR leadership team. * Drive operational excellence through scalable processes, systems, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Leverage data and workforce insights to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of People strategies. Growth & New Openings * Partner with Operations, Development, and Executive Leadership teams to support new House openings, acquisitions, and expansion initiatives throughout the Americas. * Lead people integration strategies during periods of growth and organizational change. * Ensure new locations are launched with strong people foundations, leadership capability, and cultural alignment. Required Skills/Qualifications: * 15+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, including significant experience operating at Vice President, Regional Vice President, Senior Director, or equivalent executive level. * Demonstrated success leading the People function within a complex, multi-site, geographically dispersed organization. * Experience supporting large-scale hospitality, lifestyle, luxury, retail, consumer, or service-based organizations with substantial frontline employee populations. * Proven experience operating within a sophisticated matrix organizational structure, partnering across multiple business functions, regions, and executive stakeholders. * Track record of leading large HR teams through multiple layers of leadership, including HR Directors, Senior HR Business Partners, and specialist functions. * Experience managing and influencing senior executive teams and serving as a trusted advisor to C-suite and operational leadership. * Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation, growth, cultural evolution, and change management initiatives. * Strong expertise across all major HR disciplines, including organizational development, talent management, succession planning, leadership development, employee relations, total rewards, workforce planning, talent acquisition, learning and development, and HR operations. * Experience supporting rapid growth, new site openings, acquisitions, integrations, or organizational scaling initiatives. * Proven ability to utilize workforce analytics and people insights to drive business decisions and measure organizational effectiveness. Experience Preferred * Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field preferred. * SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent professional certification preferred. * Experience within luxury hospitality, lifestyle, membership, retail, or customer-centric organizations highly desirable. * Experience supporting operations across multiple countries within the Americas preferred. Why work with us... Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career. * Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match * Paid Time Off: Full- Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days * Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically * Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability * Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees. * Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all. * Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to. * Team Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge. In accordance with New York law, the salary range for this role if filled within New York is listed below. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Pay Range $225,000—$250,000 USD