HR Operations Manager

Loka is looking for an HR Operations Manager to build and lead a scalable, reliable and human-centered operations engine that supports our global growth. This role combines leadership, operational excellence and hands-on execution to ensure our employee operations run smoothly, consistently and with clear ownership across regions.

Requirements

• 5+ years in HR, People, or Operations roles with end-to-end operational ownership
• 3 years of experience leading and developing teams
• Strong hands-on experience managing operational processes (onboarding, compliance, payroll coordination, contracts, benefits, etc.)
• Experience operating in service-oriented environments, balancing prioritization, response time, and impact
• Demonstrated experience scaling operations in growing environments (startup, scaling company, or evolving organization)
• Background in the IT/technology sector
• Strong client/service mindset, understanding operational impact on employees and business outcomes
• Experience working in globally distributed or remote-first organizations
• Strong operational rigor, ownership and attention to accuracy and risk management
• Fluent English used daily in professional environments

Benefits

• Every other Friday off: 26 extra days off per year
• Remote-first: Work where you feel most productive
• Explore Program: Live 3 months in Portugal, Colombia, or Macedonia
• Relo Program: Relocate permanently to one of our European hubs
• LokaLabsTM: Build moonshot solutions to real-world problems
• Paid vacation, sick days, and local holidays
• Mental health and wellness benefits