Head of People Operations & Automation

About the role

We are looking for a Head of People Operations & Automation to design and run the HR systems that will keep Kiloverse scaling smoothly. You will lead a small team, own the HRIS, compliance, contractor management and data reporting for a growing workforce of 500+ employees across Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the People Operations team, setting priorities and fostering a culture of ownership.
• Build AI‑powered self‑service tools, knowledge bases and workflows that let employees get help instantly.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle – onboarding, contract changes, internal moves, leave, off‑boarding and record keeping.
• Oversee EoR setups, contractor community and new‑country launches with documented compliance controls.
• Own the HR tech stack (Personio and potential alternatives), drive integrations, data quality and automation.
• Create dashboards and reports on headcount, turnover, costs and other workforce metrics.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal and IT on systems, integrations and data accuracy, and manage external vendors.
• Ensure processes and data are solid before scaling automation, and contribute to the broader People Leadership Team.

Required profile

• 7+ years in People/HR Operations, including at least 2 years leading a team.
• Hands‑on experience with multi‑country payroll, EoR and employment compliance in Europe, especially Lithuanian labour law.
• Proven ability to manage contractors/freelancers at scale and mitigate related risks.
• Experience implementing or migrating HRIS platforms such as Personio or HiBob.
• Strong data skills – building reports, dashboards and turning numbers into actionable recommendations.
• Clear vision for applying AI safely in People Ops and a track record of turning ad‑hoc functions into structured processes.
• Fluent in Lithuanian and English.

Required skills

• Personio (or similar HRIS) implementation and automation.
• HiBob HRIS platform knowledge.
• Multi‑country payroll and EoR compliance.
• Lithuanian labour law expertise.
• AI‑driven self‑service and workflow automation.
• Data reporting and dashboard creation tools.

What we offer

• Gross salary €6,000‑€8,000 per month.
• Hybrid work model (4 days onsite in Vilnius, 1 remote).
• Health insurance after probation, on‑site physiotherapist, office gym and fitness classes.
• 7 extra days off, 3 days for weddings, and the ability to work two months from anywhere.
• Pet‑friendly office, fresh breakfasts, hot lunches, stocked snack areas and regular social events.
• Public transport card for Vilnius and access to Perks.lt benefits.
• €1,100 yearly learning budget and €1,500 referral bonus (subject to conditions).