HR Operations Manager

HR Operations Manager (EU) - Remote - Full-timeAbout the role:We are looking for a proactive HR Operations Manager to build a top-tier People Operations system. You will promote operational excellence by standardizing processes across multiple countries, managing accurate, timely payroll and benefits with international vendors, and preparing contracts and policies for growth. You will also introduce and implement programs that minimize risk and enable our team to perform at its best.

Join Saltz.App now to shape our entire GTM strategy with direct access to founders, investors, and international peers. The position is full-time.

About us:

At Saltz, we believe the finest ingredients should be available in one marketplace. For too long, the culinary world has been tangled in a web of distributors and hidden costs, separating passionate chefs from incredible producers. We’re changing that.

Saltz is the digital marketplace where quality and creativity connect directly. We empower chefs to discover and source an incredible variety of fresh ingredients, from local farms to international craftsmen, with complete transparency. For producers, we unlock a global market overnight. An oyster farm can join Saltz today and be selling to hundreds of restaurants across six countries by tomorrow. That’s the power of our platform.

We are a VC-backed, fast-growing startup, and we’re unapologetically ambitious. Our vision is to connect thousands of suppliers with thousands of chefs across hundreds of cities, creating a new, efficient, and transparent ecosystem for fresh food.What you will do:

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and employment regulations in the European Union
• Oversee all HR processes, including seamless onboarding of new hires and efficient offboarding of departing employees.
• Draft, review, and maintain employment contracts and HR records in accordance with local legal requirements.
• Manage payroll processes across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local tax and labor regulations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and workplace matters in various countries.
• Maintain accurate employee data, implement and manage HR systems, and support process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with international consultants and partners to align HR policies and procedures with both company standards and regional regulations.
• Support expansion across the EU through a network of Employer of Record (EOR) and similar flexible hiring solutions.

What you need:

• 4+ years in startup operations or people roles; ideally built the function from zero to one across EU jurisdictions
• Strong working knowledge of EU labor legislation
• Proven track record of developing and implementing HR systems, policies, and processes
• End-to-end project ownership: scope, plan, coordinate, and deliver cross-functional initiatives
• Startup-ready operator: organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and focused on creating a do-your-best-work culture
• Proficient in Google Workspace for day-to-day operations
• Comfortable working remotely and independently
• Fluent in English

What you will get:

• A competitive salary and flexible working hours: you own your targets
• The chance to work closely with founders who’ve built & sold successful companies
• Be the cornerstone of our HR function, you build it your way
• Remote-first, flexible working setup
• Growing international team with a high-performance, low-ego culture