People Operations Partner – HR Automation & Ops Scale in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Role positioning: This is a process-heavy operational HR role, not a traditional generalist or HRBP position. It sits at the intersection of People Operations and systems/automation — a growing niche in HR that commands increasing market value. If you're transitioning from HR admin toward HR tech or ops, this is an excellent bridge role.
Skills you'll develop:
- HRIS administration (HiBob experience is a plus — a fast-growing platform)
- Process documentation and SOP design
- AI tooling and automation in People functions — a highly in-demand skill
- Cross-functional coordination across Finance, Legal, and IT
- Employee lifecycle management at scale
Compensation benchmarks: No salary is listed, which is a minor red flag for transparency. For a People Ops Partner role with 3+ years experience in Eastern Europe or remote European contexts, market rates typically range from €30,000–€55,000 annually depending on country and seniority. Candidates should clarify compensation expectations early.
Culture signals: Playson is an international gaming product company — likely a mid-size, growth-stage firm. The emphasis on "processes still evolving" signals a build-not-maintain environment — good for people who want ownership and visible impact, but may feel ambiguous for those preferring stability.
Green flags: Automation focus, AI tooling exposure, and cross-functional scope. Watch for: No mention of team size, manager seniority, or clear career ladder.
Playson is looking for a People Operations Partner who can bring operational clarity into a fast-moving environment and help scale People Operations through strong execution, process thinking, coordination, and automation.
This role sits closer to operational systems coordination than traditional HR administration.
We are looking for someone who naturally thinks in:
- workflows,
- dependencies,
- automations,
- ownership,
- bottlenecks,
- scalability,
- and operational efficiency.
You will work closely with PBPs, business leaders, Finance, Legal, Service Desk, and employees across the company to ensure people-related processes work reliably, clearly, and without unnecessary friction.
You will also work across multiple operational systems and platforms used within the People function, including HRIS, ATS, learning, benefits, and engagement tools.
What You'll Bring
- Knowledge of the Ukrainian language is a must
- 3+ years in operational coordination, people operations, business operations, or process-heavy environments
- Strong operational coordination and process management skills
- High attention to detail and execution quality
- Ability to manage multiple workflows in a fast-paced environment
- Strong ownership mindset and proactive follow-up habits
- Systems and process-thinking mindset
- Interest in automation, AI tooling, operational scalability, and process optimisation
- Ability to simplify operations without losing accuracy or control
- Comfortable working in environments where processes are still evolving and being built
- Experience working with operational platforms and systems (HRIS / ATS / LMS / benefits platforms etc.; HiBob experience is a strong plus)
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
- Upper-Intermediate English or higher
What You'll Do
- Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, internal moves, compensation changes, probation workflows, and other employee lifecycle processes
- Maintain operational consistency and data accuracy across People systems and platforms
- Coordinate execution between PBPs, managers, Finance, Legal, and Service Desk
- Support operational ownership and administration of People-related tools together with Service Desk and other stakeholders
- Track operational deadlines, dependencies, and process gaps
- Improve SOPs, playbooks, templates, and operational documentation
- Support automation and operational standardisation initiatives
- Contribute to the development of an AI-supported internal People Knowledge System
- Help build scalable People Operations processes that can grow with the company
What We Offer
- Remote work
- Medical insurance (+ 1 coverage option)
- Professional development reimbursement
- Online English classes
- Employee referral bonus program
- Opportunity to shape and scale modern People Operations in an international product company
Recruitment Process
- HR Interview
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Final Interview
If you enjoy creating operational clarity, improving systems, coordinating complex workflows, and building scalable operational processes, we'd love to hear from you.
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