Kahoot! is seeking a People Operations Specialist to join our dynamic and distributed People team.

As a People Operations Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the overall employee experience and ensuring that Kahoot! remains a great place to work.

At Kahoot!, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging work environment where everyone can thrive. We value diversity, teamwork, and innovation, and we are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed.

The People Operations Specialist's main responsibility shall be to provide administrative and operational support to the People Team on dedicated projects with special emphasis on HR operations and recruitment.

The position will be based in Copenhagen, reports to the VP of People located in Oslo, and is a maternity leave cover with possibility of extension.

At Kahoot!, we follow an office-first approach, and this role involves being in the office a minimum of four days each week to foster collaboration and team spirit.

Responsibilities:

Operations:

• Assist in maintaining the internal HR information systems and ensure accurate and up-to-date information
• Manage general HR administrative tasks.
• Coordinate employees’ onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Provide monthly payroll inputs to the finance team.
• Maintain candidate databases and tracking systems with up-to-date information.
• Handle sensitive information confidentially, such as background checks or personal details.
• Enhance and facilitate an engaging work environment in the Copenhagen office.

Recruitment:

• Support hiring teams in recruitment processes with special focus on job postings, candidates vetting, scheduling interviews.
• Screen resumes and application forms to identify qualified candidates.
• Perform initial phone or video screenings to assess candidates' qualifications and interest levels.
• Schedule interviews by coordinating availability between candidates and hiring teams.
• Arrange interview logistics, including virtual meeting setups or in-person accommodations.
• Serve as the first point of contact for candidates, maintaining communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure they are engaged and informed.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources or similar
• Minimum of 3/4 years working experience in the Human Resources field
• Proven experience in recruitment for sales roles
• International HR experience or background particularly from one of Kahoot!'s other office locations such as the US, is an advantage
• Desired: Experience with Compensation & Benefits, including supporting payroll, managing bonus/incentive programs, and overseeing employee benefits plans
• Knowledge of HR Information Systems like HiBob would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Self-driven, proactive at identifying and executing on opportunities
• Team player with the ability to work in a distributed and international environment
• Ability to see the full process flow of information and actions
• Ability to handle and be flexible in an environment with a high pace and frequent changes of priorities
• Great people skills, both on- and offline
• Positive and service-minded attitude

• A competitive compensation package
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Home broadband allowance
• Mobile subscription
• Lunch contribution
• Flexible working
• Buddy program
• Social and company events (virtual and in person)
• A diverse, friendly and international environment
• A modern office in central Copenhagen.

The application deadline is the 24th of October.

About Kahoot!

As Kahoot! is on a mission to make learning awesome, we want to empower everyone, including children, students, and employees, to unlock their full learning potential. Our learning platform makes it easy for any individual or corporation to create, share, and host learning sessions that drive compelling engagement.

Launched in 2013, Kahoot!’s vision is to build the leading learning platform in the world. Since its launch, Kahoot! has hosted hundreds of millions of learning sessions with more than 12 billion participants (non-unique) in more than 200 countries and regions. The Kahoot! Group includes Clever, the leading US K-12 EdTech learning platform, together with the learning apps DragonBox, Poio, Drops, Actimo, Motimate, and Whiteboard.fi.

The Kahoot! Group is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices in the US, the UK, France, Finland, Estonia, Denmark, Spain, Poland, and APAC Region. To learn more, visit us at kahoot.com, and let’s play!

Our K!rew

At the Kahoot! Group, we champion a positive culture of collaborative learning and innovation. With a global team of more than 600 employees, representing over 50 different nationalities, we are a diverse and fun bunch of people! We work hard and celebrate our wins, tackle challenges with original ideas, and learn something new every day.

We are driven by our mission and guided by our values: playful, curious, and inclusive.

If you talk to anyone working in the Kahoot! Group, they will tell you that one of the greatest perks is being able to see how the work you do puts a smile on the faces of kids, teachers, and learners all around the world.

We look forward to hearing from you!