Who you are

• 2+ years (many years more is good too) experience in a lean HR function for a small to medium size organisation
• Obsessive attention to detail, ensuring everything is error-free even in a high output environment
• High fluency in HRIS, Performance Management and ATS tooling (Deel, BambooHR, Greenhouse, Lever, Leapsom, PERK) with the ability to automate repetitive tasks and pull custom reports
• A proven track record of identifying friction in the employee lifecycle and proposing innovative fixes without being asked
• Ability to translate complex policies into simple language while handling sensitive health and disciplinary data with absolute confidentiality
• Functional literacy in employment laws somewhere (we’re global, so you can’t know it all, but a foundation in at least a single region) and the ability to identify legal risks for escalation
• Experience remaining effective during rapid organisational changes and the ability to balance long-term projects against daily HR support

What the job involves

• Ethena is one of the most impressive groups in Crypto
• They are seeking a high agency People/HR Coordinator to serve as the central operational engine of our People team
• The team currently stands at 40+
• We will steadily grow over the next few years
• At Ethena we look for owners
• Whether you are junior or senior, we expect you to thrive under the pressure of responsibility and possess a relentless desire to improve yourself and the functions
• This role is designed for a professional who views HR through a lens of innovation and operational excellence
• Your mission is to ensure a seamless employee lifecycle while maintaining the absolute integrity of our HR data, compliance, and internal support systems
• Reporting directly to the Head of People & Talent, you will manage the technical and administrative verification layer of our people operations
• You will be expected to operate with independence, treating the employee experience as your personal responsibility and proactively surfacing risks or inefficiencies before they become issues
• We value a "security-first" approach to data and a "customer service" mindset toward our team
• Be Ethena’s HR Oracle!
• Execute end-to-end onboarding for all new hires, ensuring 100% of equipment, accounts, background checks, and documentation are completed before day one
• Manage the tracking of all HR reviews, probation, bi-annual performance. Track career progression, compensation reviews etc
• Build and maintain a comprehensive "HR Operations Playbook" that documents every recurring SOP, from leave-of-absence tracking to termination checklists
• Own the HRIS (we use Deel) as the canonical source of truth. Conduct full audits to ensure 100% accuracy of employee records, compensation data, and org charts with a regular validation cadence
• Manage day-to-day enrollment and termination any and all team benefit plans, responding to all employee inquiries within a timely manner
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to collate information for scorecards & JDs, manage complex interview scheduling, and facilitate the transition from offer letter to onboarding
• Generate quarterly reports on headcount, turnover, and time off to provide leadership with actionable data