People Operations Specialist

Air Apps

People Operations Specialist managing HR functions and recruitment at Air Apps. Focused on creating a compliant and people-first work environment.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeZurich • 🇵🇹 PortugalJuniorMid-Level💰 €18,000 - €25,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with day-to-day HR tasks including payroll coordination, benefits administration, and employee data management.
Clarify HR policies and respond to employee inquiries with empathy and accuracy.
Support internal HR initiatives, including company-sponsored people programs and team communications.
Take ownership of recurring documentation tasks, such as creating and updating internal HR processes, SOPs, and templates to ensure a compliant and well-documented HR environment.
Manage end-to-end recruitment tasks including job postings, candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, and process coordination.
Collaborate with hiring managers to track progress, provide candidate updates, and maintain momentum throughout the hiring pipeline.
Help create a positive candidate experience from first contact to final offer.
Coordinate onboarding logistics, welcoming new hires and ensuring a smooth integration into the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, and negotiating offers — ideally within a consultancy or fast-paced environment.
Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, especially Ashby.
Proficient in LinkedIn tools, especially LinkedIn Recruiter, and familiar with other sourcing platforms and talent engagement strategies.
Experience supporting HR operations such as payroll, benefits, and employee services.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Familiarity with the Portuguese labor law framework — you don’t need to be a legal expert, but understanding the impact of current regulations on hiring and employee operations is a significant plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Portuguese proficiency is a bonus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
Annual Bonus
Top-tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind.
Transportation Budget to support your commute needs.
Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more.
Childcare support.
Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
Pension Fund to support your long-term financial planning.
Urban Sports Club membership to keep you active.
Meals 100% free at the hub.

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Hard Skills & Tools

recruitingsourcinginterviewingnegotiating offerspayroll coordinationbenefits administrationemployee data managementdocumentationonboarding logisticsHR operations

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsempathycommunicationcollaborationcandidate experience management