People Operations Specialist EMEA at Blockstream

Blockstream was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers who are passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to change the world. Today, Blockstream is the leading Bitcoin company, providing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions for enterprises, institutions, and individual Bitcoin users. We develop industry-leading Bitcoin self-custody solutions, Bitcoin-based financial products, second-layer scaling technologies, and enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure. We're looking for a People Operations Specialist, EMEA , to join our People team, reporting to the Head of HR EMEA. This is a hands-on, full-spectrum HR role spanning administrative excellence, employee experience, compliance, and HR business partnering across a fast-paced, multi-country environment. You'll bring structure, attention to detail, and strong execution to everything from day-to-day HR operations to process improvement and automation. Comfort with AI tools and a curiosity for modernizing how HR is delivered are a big plus. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving, and build-phase environment and want to be part of a mission-driven company at the forefront of Bitcoin innovation, we'd love to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities) Employee Experience & HR Support Be a trusted and responsive point of contact for employees across the EMEA region Support employees and managers with HR-related questions, policies, processes, and documentation Lead onboarding activities and create a seamless and welcoming employee experience Support employee relations topics with professionalism, care, and consistency Coordinate engagement initiatives, wellness activities, and internal people programs across multiple countries HR Operations & Administration Maintain highly accurate and confidential HRIS records and employee documentation Coordinate payroll, benefits administration, and vendor communication across EMEA countries Support HR compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions, with strong focus on Swiss and broader EMEA HR operations Manage contracts, letters, employment documentation, and HR administrative workflows Support the development and maintenance of HR policies, handbooks, and internal procedures Ensure strong operational accuracy and attention to detail across all HR activities HR Process Improvement & Automation Support modernization and automation of HR processes and workflows Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and AI-driven tools Assist with the implementation and optimization of HR systems and operational processes Bring curiosity and interest in how technology can improve employee experience and HR delivery Talent & Development Support recruiting activities including job postings, candidate communication, interview coordination, and screening Assist with performance review cycles, goal setting, and employee development initiatives Coordinate training and learning o