Head of People Operations - #2205832

IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware.  IQM has over 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US.

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At IQM, we’re building something that hasn’t been built before — and we know that takes more than just cutting-edge technology. It takes people who care about doing meaningful work together. As we grow globally and prepare for our next chapter, we’re looking for a Global Head of People Operations, someone who wants to shape how our teams grow, collaborate, and thrive. If you’re motivated by building thoughtful systems, supporting people across borders, and making an impact in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to meet you!

What will I be doing?

• Leading People Operations across IQM’s European hubs, supporting our journey from scale-up to structured global organization
• Balancing hands-on HR work with strategic thinking, while mentoring a small, talented team
• Introducing consistency, clarity, and proactive planning into our employee lifecycle processes — onboarding, transitions, documentation, and offboarding
• Owning and optimizing our HRIS and people data, enabling better automation and reporting
• Partnering with key teams to ensure smooth operations and strong cross-functional collaboration
• Building fair, compliant, and adaptable policies that support employees across multiple countries
• Shaping compensation, benefits, and payroll operations alongside internal stakeholders and vendors
  
  

What skills do I need?

• 8+ years in HR/People Operations roles, with experience leading in high-growth, international tech environments (ideally 500–1000 people scale-ups)
• Proven ability to build systems and processes that scale across countries, with a deep understanding of European employment law
• Strong working knowledge of HRIS platforms, people analytics, and payroll systems
• A collaborative, people-first mindset and a strong belief in the value of cross-functional partnerships
• Strategic and executional range: comfortable shifting between operational details and long-term planning
• Experience working in environments where change is constant and structure is evolving — with the mindset to help shape it
• Fluent in English; additional European language(s) are a plus
  
  

What skills are nice to have?

• Experience in AI, deep tech or high-compliance industries
• HR certifications (e.g., CIPD, SHRM)
• Exposure to DEI and global mobility
  
  

What can I expect from IQM?

• An opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team on an important mission
• A unique opportunity to make a real impact on the future of quantum
• A meaningful role in a company pushing the boundaries of quantum technology
• A people-focused, values-driven culture where collaboration and curiosity are encouraged
• Flexibility and trust to work in ways that suit you — and the team
• Space to grow, take ownership, and help shape how we work as we scale
  
  

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