People Operations Partner

About the role

Join cuspai, a leading AI company focused on materials science, as a People Operations Partner. This role is for a builder who thrives on creating efficient systems and processes. You will be instrumental in scaling our People operations, ensuring smooth functioning across all employee lifecycle stages.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead cross-functional projects and change management initiatives with significant operational impact.
• Act as the primary contact for employee inquiries, providing guidance and problem-solving.
• Design, document, and implement end-to-end People processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Own and manage HR systems, including Deel, configuring workflows and ensuring data accuracy.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools to support headcount growth.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage policy documentation and identify potential risks.
• Administer compensation cycles, salary adjustments, and benefits programs in collaboration with Finance.
• Support immigration and global mobility processes for new hires and relocating employees.
• Coordinate operational aspects of immigration cases, including permits and registrations.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in People Operations or a generalist HR role with a focus on operational execution.
• Proven experience owning and configuring at least one HR system, including data quality and workflow management.
• Familiarity with employment law in the UK, Netherlands, USA, Germany, Singapore, and Japan, with experience across some of these markets.
• Exceptional attention to detail, identifying and resolving inconsistencies in data and policies.
• Ability to prioritize effectively under pressure, managing multiple workstreams without dropping tasks.
• Strong written communication skills, producing clear, precise, and unambiguous process documents and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and gain alignment across diverse teams.
• Excellent project management and self-organization skills, breaking down goals into actionable steps.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and adapting to change in a fast-growing company environment.

Practical notes

This role reports to the Head of People, based in Amsterdam. Occasional travel to other locations may be required for collaboration. Benefits include 28 days holiday (UK), 26 weeks primary caregiver parental leave, 12 weeks secondary caregiver parental leave, and a professional development budget. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and provide accommodations during the interview process as needed.