People Operations Specialist EMEA
Blockstream develops Bitcoin-focused infrastructure, including software wallets, hardware devices, and layer-2 functionality.
Maintainer signals as of 8/23/2026
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About Blockstream
Blockstream builds layer-2 and related infrastructure for Bitcoin. Its offerings include the Liquid Network for asset issuance and fast settlement, consumer and developer wallets, Lightning-as-a-service, a satellite data broadcast, and open-source hardware. The company’s goal is to deliver secure, scalable technology that reduces reliance on intermediaries and advances a global Bitcoin-based financial system.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
This hands-on People Operations role spans HR administration, employee experience, compliance, employee relations, payroll and benefits coordination, recruiting support, performance cycles, training, and HR process automation across EMEA, with particular focus on Swiss employment practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in People Operations
- Familiarity with HR operations, administration, Learning and Development, and employee lifecycle management
- Experience supporting payroll, contracts, HR systems, and operational HR workflows
- Experience working across multiple EMEA countries and jurisdictions
- Knowledge of Swiss and broader EMEA employment law and HR practices
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage strategic and administrative work professionally
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Curiosity and familiarity with technology, AI tools, and HR process automation
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Google Workspace
- Excellent English and Italian verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in tech, fintech, SaaS, or blockchain environments is preferred
- German and/or French language skills are highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted point of contact for employees across EMEA
- Support employees and managers with HR questions, policies, processes, and documentation
- Lead onboarding activities and support employee relations
- Coordinate engagement, wellness, and internal people programs
- Maintain confidential HRIS records and employee documentation
- Coordinate payroll, benefits administration, and vendor communication
- Support HR compliance across Swiss and broader EMEA jurisdictions
- Manage contracts, letters, employment documentation, and HR workflows
- Support HR policies, handbooks, and procedures
- Improve and automate HR processes using technology and AI-driven tools
- Assist with recruiting, candidate communication, interview coordination, and screening
- Support performance reviews, goal setting, employee development, training, and learning programs
