HR Operations Manager

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.

We're for the entrepreneurs, the builders, and the optimists who excel when the recipe playbook is still being written.

About the role:

We are searching for a hands-on HR Operations Manager to build a best-in-class People Operations engine. You will drive operational excellence by standardizing processes across countries from first day to last day, owning accurate on time payroll and benefits with multi-country vendors, keeping contracts & policies ready for scale. You will introduce and launch programs that reduce risk, and help our people do their best work.

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

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

Saltz Marketplace, UAB is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and empower each individual who joins us. Saltz Marketplace, UAB commits to a transparent, inclusive, non-discriminatory recruitment process and employment.