People Technology Lead

People Technology Lead At Verda, we're building a fully featured European AI cloud, covering everything needed to train, experiment with, and deploy AI models at scale. We are a full-stack AI infrastructure company, meaning we design, operate, and optimize the compute powering modern AI workloads across training and inference. Our infrastructure runs on 100% renewable energy, helping build a more sustainable AI ecosystem. Join Verda while it’s still being built - not once it’s finished. About the role As we grow internationally, we're looking for a People Technology Lead to own our People systems, data and analytics and make them the backbone of how we scale. This is a hands-on role for someone who thinks in systems, cares about leading with data, and wants to build the operational infrastructure of a fast-growing People function. You'll own our HRIS end to end — configuration, data integrity, integrations, and automation — working closely with the Head of People Operations to turn manual processes into scalable workflows, use AI to do more with a lean team, and design a People experience where employees and managers get fast answers and lifecycle moments that feel effortless. What you'll own Verda's HRIS as the system of record — configuration, workflows, permissions, and data model — kept accurate and scalable as we add people, entities, and countries. The end-to-end People Ops experience, mapping employee and manager journeys, removing friction, and building self-service so people get fast, accurate answers without waiting on the team. People data integrity: standards, audits, and clean numbers leadership can trust for headcount, org design, and planning. Integrations across the People tech stack (eg HRIS, payroll, ATS) so data flows automatically, working with IT, Finance, and external providers. An automated, AI-augmented employee lifecycle: onboarding, changes, and offboarding as workflows designed around the employee, with AI handling routine queries and repetitive work behind the scenes. People reporting, analytics and dashboards on the metrics that matter, with self-serve access for managers and leaders. Payroll and benefits data integrations across multiple countries — accurate and on-time to internal partners and external providers (payroll, PEO/EOR). Systems compliance and data privacy, access controls, GDPR-aligned data handling, and audit-ready records across our countries including responsible use of AI around sensitive employee data. At our current stage, you'll also roll up your sleeves on broader People Operations topics as they arise, this is a build-it-all environment, and the role will flex with the needs of a fast-scaling team. What you'll bring Solid People Operations or HRIS experience with real depth on systems and data — you've owned or heavily administered an HRIS, not just used one. We care more about demonstrated ownership than an exact number of years. Hands-on expertise with modern HRIS platforms (e.g., HiBob): configuration, workflows, permissions, and reporting. A strong data mindset: data quality, audits, and reports people actually use. Strong spreadsheets competence, comfortable with analitics/data tools, light scripting or APIs a plus. A service-design instinct, you measure success by how effortless the experience feels, not just whether the system works. Fluency with AI tools and genuine curiosity about applying them to People operations — you already use AI in your own work and will via AI automate and improve how the function runs. Working knowledge of HR administration and employment/data-privacy compliance, across more than one country. Attention to detail, a continuous-improvement mindset, and sound prioritization in a fast-moving environment. Strong stakeholder and communication skills, excellent English, and comfort working independently and owning outcomes. Nice to have Experience in cloud, AI, deep tech, or a high-growth scale-up. Experience implementing or migrating an HRIS Experience with international, multi-country teams and PEO/EOR providers. Familiarity with HRIS APIs, integration tools, or automation platforms. Experience building AI-powered workflows or automations in an operational context. Practicalities Location: Helsinki Hybrid mode: 3-4 days per week in the office Employment type: Full-time and permanent Reporting line: Head of People Operations What's next We're building fast and this role needs the right person behind it. There's no artificial deadline, but when we find who we're looking for, we move. If this sounds like your next move, apply now. Please submit your application through our Careers page. We don't accept applications sent by email. Department Human Resources Locations Helsinki Remote status Hybrid About Verda Verda (formerly DataCrunch) is a technology company building the next generation of cloud infrastructure for AI – compute that's instant, on-demand and at scale. Headquartered in Helsinki, the company operates globally across Europe, the US and Asia. Verda employs over 100 people from nearly 30 nationalities and has raised over $200M in total funding from investors including Lifeline Ventures, byFounders, J12 Ventures, Skaala, Varma and Tesi, alongside leading financial institutions.