People Operations Specialist

Permanent employee, Full-time · Maria01 (Helsinki)

Imagine a future where everyone has instant, low-cost access to intelligence. We’re building a fully featured European AI cloud - with everything one needs to train, experiment with, and deploy AI models. In addition, our GPUs run on 100% renewable energy.

We’re ambitious, curious, and gutsy doers. We practice a low hierarchy across the company and high morale in our teams. We’ve already achieved a lot, yet we’re only getting started. Now it’s your chance to join the ride. We offer more than just the job - we offer a career-defining opportunity to be part of building something big!

As a cherry on top, we’ve recently raised $64M in Series A and are ready to reach new heights.

Why DataCrunch

Competitive compensation + equity along with various fringe benefits (e.g., healthcare, lunch, wellbeing, etc.).
Our operations are profitable, in addition to fast growth.
You’ll be an integral part of the small yet mighty team of 70, challenging the status quo to positively impact the lives of many people.
You’ll work in small teams of experts.
29 nationalities in total, with 6 different ones in the management team.
We foster a community-like atmosphere: we often enjoy each other’s company after work, e.g., munching BBQ made by Ruben, our CEO by day and master chef by night.

Practicalities

Hybrid mode: This role requires presence in our Kamppi office at least 3 days per week. Don’t worry - you won’t be alone or hangry there. (We keep a stocked fridge…)
Level of expertise: Mid.
Employment type: Full-time and permanent.

Your responsibilities

Be our first and only HR admin specialist, managing day-to-day HR operations and keeping everything running smoothly.
Handle the full employee journey: onboarding, contracts, changes, and offboarding , with care and attention to detail.
Keep our employee records organized and compliant with Finnish labor law and GDPR.
Work closely with finance and our payroll partner to make sure salaries, benefits, and reports are handled accurately and on time.
Support hiring logistics and help new joiners have a great first-day experience.
Maintain and improve our HR processes, tools, and templates - and bring your ideas for making things simpler and better.
Be a trusted point of contact for our team, answering HR questions and helping make our hybrid work culture thrive.

Your key competencies

At least 3 years of experience in HR administration, HR coordination, or a similar role.
Good knowledge of Finnish employment law and HR best practices.
Fluent in both Finnish and English, spoken and written.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential information with care.
Experience with HRIS tools and payroll coordination.
A self-starter who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving, and making processes work better.
Previous experience in a scale-up or international company is a big plus.

Success criteria for this role in the next 6-12 months

Takes end-to-end responsibility for key HR administrative and operational processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Maintains flawless HR administration that meets legal, regulatory, and internal compliance standards while supporting company growth and scalability.
Delivers responsive, human-centered HR support that enhances engagement, trust, and satisfaction across all stages of the employee lifecycle.
Builds strong relationships with managers and teams, providing reliable HR guidance and insights that enable better people decisions and organizational performance.

How the process looks like

Introduction call with your potential hiring manager, Lena (45 mins): Learn more about us and share your career aspirations.
In-person interview with the CFO (30 mins)

What's next

We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so apply sooner rather than later!
We’re looking for someone who can start on January 13th, 2026.
This job ad will be closed as soon as we find the right person.
Please submit your application through our Careers page, we kindly ask that you do not send applications by email.

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