People Operations, Governance & AI Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

People Operations, Governance & AI Lead (Fintech): Building a structured, scalable operating model for People Operations with an accent on payroll governance, compliance, and system integration. Focus on redesigning workflows using AI and automation to reduce manual effort and ensure audit readiness.

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Company

hirify.global is a privately-owned fintech providing innovative payment technologies throughout southern Europe and Latin America.

What you will do

• Build a scalable People Operations operating model with stronger governance across payroll and compliance.
• Lead, coach, and coordinate the Payroll and Compliance / People Ops team.
• Optimize the operational connection between HRIS (HiBob), payroll systems (A3/Innuva), and employee data.
• Redesign workflows using AI and automation to improve capacity and reduce manual friction.
• Ensure readiness for compliance obligations, including salary transparency and equality plans.
• Create reliable dashboards and data routines to support decision-making for the People team and managers.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or Payroll Governance.
• Must be based in Spain to manage local payroll and compliance.
• Proven experience scaling People Ops in fast-growing companies (300-800+ employees).
• Deep knowledge of Spanish and/or European labor compliance and payroll governance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems; HiBob and A3/Innuva are highly valued.

Nice to have

• Experience in regulated industries like fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Knowledge of EORs, multi-country payroll, or international People Operations.
• Experience preparing People teams for audits, due diligence, or salary transparency mandates.
• Experience implementing AI-enabled People Ops automations.

Culture & Benefits

• Role with direct, visible impact on the company's operational foundations.
• 23 vacation days plus 2 days of free disposal per year.
• Flexible compensation plan for transport, restaurants, and childcare via Cobee.
• Health insurance discounts with Sanitas and Adeslas.
• Wellness Programme covering occupational, physical, financial, emotional, social, and environmental areas.

Hiring process

• Introductory call with the People team (30 min).
• Competency interview with the hiring manager (60 min).
• Take-home case study (max 2 hours).
• Final panel interview with stakeholders (60 min).