People Ops Specialist (fixed-term contract of 8 months)

ICEYE is currently in a rapid growth phase and expanding operations to new countries, and is looking for a HR Operations Specialist to join the team as an additional resource during this exciting stage. This is a temporary position until the end of 2026, with a possibility for an extension depending on the team's needs. We hope you can start as soon as possible and will proceed with suitable candidates already during the application period. The position will be filled once a suitable candidate is found, so we encourage you to apply sooner rather than later.

In this role, you will have a particular focus on supporting the Finnish entity, while also contributing to global HR Operations as ICEYE continues to expand internationally. The company is actively opening new country entities and scaling operations, which means that day-to-day work requires adaptability and a proactive approach. You will play a key role in ensuring that daily HR operations run smoothly, enabling the core team to focus on strategic growth initiatives.

More specifically, your primary responsibilities are the following:

Acting as a main point of contact for employees globally via our ticketing system, handling a wide range of HR inquiries related to benefits, policies, and employee lifecycle events

Supporting daily HR operations in Finland, ensuring smooth execution of employee lifecycle processes

Providing administrative support and guidance in line with our global people processes, ensuring compliant and consistent ways of working across the countries where ICEYE operates

Preparing and managing employee contracts, administering benefits, and maintaining accurate personnel data in our HRIS (Hibob) and other platforms, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality

Coordinating onboarding activities, supporting new employees' smooth start, and keeping internal process documentation and knowledge databases up to date

Identifying opportunities to streamline, improve, and automate processes in col