Head of People

About Happeo 

We’re Happeo - a team of passionate problem-solvers, working hard to build and provide a next-generation AI Work Platform. Together with our international team of 65 Happsters across seven countries, we turn knowledge into action and revolutionize productivity. 

We pride ourselves on our dynamic, collaborative, and fun culture: one that emphasises delivering high-quality results for our customers and fostering each Happster’s professional development.

About the role 

We are looking for a Head of People to lead our People function. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of people management across the organization. You will ensure our people management practices are efficient, compliant, and supportive of our mission. Balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution, you will develop and refine practices that promote an outstanding employee experience across our 6 locations, together with our Senior People Operations Specialist.

You will report directly to the CEO and be part of the leadership team. For the time being, the whole leadership team is participating in a 4-day workweek pilot with Fridays off.

Key Responsibilities

1. Managing and developing the employment lifecycle practices

• Managing Talent Acquisition processes from start to finish

• Overseeing onboarding & offboarding

• Developing practices for performance management

• Reward systems & salary reviews

• Career progression & succession planning

• Training & development initiatives

2. Manager enablement and training

3. High-level strategic planning of the people management practices

4. Leading the People team 

5. Compliance in employee-related matters in Finland, the Netherlands, Romania, UK, USA and Canada

6. ESG & Facilities management

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 years of experience in senior HR or People leadership roles, ideally in multi-location environments.

• Strong generalist people management knowledge across recruitment, employee relations, benefits, compliance, and organizational development as well as understanding of how SaaS companies operate to ensure strategic alignment between our business and people management practices.

• Ability to challenge senior leaders to find the best possible outcomes for each situation.

• Deep understanding of employment law and best practices in people management.

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g. HiBob).

• Passionate about building a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

• Comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.

• Experience with ESG policies and InfoSec in relation to HR practices is a strong plus.

Why join us

In this role, you get to shape and build a People function that genuinely supports the business and employee wellbeing. As the leader of the People function, you will have the opportunity to shape how we work and how people are managed. With over 20 nationalities spread across 6 countries, Happeo offers an exciting international and inclusive work environment. In addition we offer:

• Office in the Helsinki city center with flexible hybrid working possibilities

• Full holiday accrual from the beginning

• Comprehensive benefits through Edenred

• Occupational healthcare through Aava

Equal opportunities

Happeo is committed to unbiased recruitment, ensuring that all prospective employees – regardless of background, gender, race, age, or any other characteristic – are given equal consideration. We value different perspectives and encourage people of all identities, experiences, and abilities to apply. If you’re passionate about the role and meet the qualifications, we’d love to hear from you – your unique background and experiences are welcome here. If you like us but this job isn’t quite right for you, please submit an open application through our website. You may be the perfect candidate for our next opening!