We are a fast-growing Series A startup building cutting-edge technology to revolutionize cloud development processes and support highly efficient dev&test feedback loops. We’ve closed our last $25mil round in Q4 2024, led by Notable Capital, CRV and Heavybit.

At its core, LocalStack provides a high-fidelity emulator and local cloud development platform. Imagine developing cloud applications and data pipelines entirely on your local machine within a lightweight cloud sandbox, running in Docker!

Our mission is to empower developers to rapidly build and test their cloud applications, allowing for a more enjoyable dev experience, and saving valuable time and resources.

LocalStack has a large and active open-source community (57k+ stars on GitHub) with over 100k active users worldwide and 290M+ downloads to date. Our customer base ranges from SMBs to Global Fortune 500 companies.

We are sustainably growing our globally distributed team across sectors

LocalStack is headquartered in Zurich/Switzerland 🇨🇭, with a main engineering office in Vienna/Austria 🇦🇹 and remote team members from 🇺🇸the US, 🇫🇷FR, 🇬🇧UK, 🇨🇦CA, 🇪🇸ES, and many more countries.

👉Check our Notion Candidate Handbook and our GitHub!

✅ What you will be working on/responsible for

Own the full employee lifecycle for our global employee force in 26 countries (contract preparation, leave management, promotions, exits, etc.)
Ensure compliance with local labour law in all jurisdictions but especially in USA, Austria, Switzerland and Spain
Ensure payroll (in collaboration with our Finance team and external payroll providers) is executed correctly each month.
Work on and deliver key global projects (e.g., Career development framework, Training programme, new benefits implementation, HRIS improvements, Annual performance and salary review, etc.), jointly with a Director of People
Ensure our HRIS is up to date and is continuously improving its functionalities
Automate people process through systems and technology
Own the internal communications plan for the company
Lead various employee engagement initiatives (team building events, workshops, etc.)

✅ Experience we expect you to bring to the role

Labour law knowledge and prior experience with managing employees in multiple jurisdictions (priority on USA, Switzerland, Austria, Spain)
Experience with processing payroll or working with external payroll providers in multiple jurisdictions, especially USA and Spain
Prior experience in people operations (activities that relate to contract preparation, compensation management, leave management, payroll and compliance)
Experience with managing and continuously improving HR systems (HiBob, Workday, etc.)
Experience in one of the following areas: Rewards, Learning & Development, Culture & Employer Branding
Knowledge of Spanish or German language is a big plus

🌱 Values we hold in LocalStack

Care: we create with compassion. We prioritize empathy and understanding in every interaction. By genuinely caring for our team, customers, and community, we create an environment where people thrive and impactful work flourishes
Ownership: we own the outcome. We take responsibility for our work and are passionate about its impact. We foster autonomy, inspire ambition, encourage ownership, and empower everyone to unlock their potential and make an impact.
Openness: we build trust together. We build trust through open communication and honest feedback. By sharing ideas and embracing diverse perspectives, we create stronger, more connected teams that work toward shared goals.
Courage: we dare to innovate. We embrace bold challenges and take calculated risks to move the needle. We step outside our comfort zones, experiment fearlessly, and turn setbacks into springboards for growth.
Excellence: we chase the extraordinary. We chase excellence by pushing boundaries and delivering results that go beyond the ordinary, constantly raising the bar and striving for greatness in everything we do. Excellence is not just the outcome, itʼs how we approach every task with purpose, passion, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value.

Fully remote
Competitive salary
Annual company retreat
2 extra company-wide holidays
Friendly and inclusive workplace culture (community guilds and online company events)

For US based candidates: The compensation range for this role is between $90,000-140,00 per annum and is based on experience, location and skills.

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