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# Regional HR Operations Specialist at Wolt

- **Company:** Wolt
- **Location:** Stockholm, Sweden
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-25
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wolt/jobs/8249071

## Job description

## About Wolt

At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world. In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now we’re building the delivery of (almost) everything and you’ll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world. In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe.

Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely exciting. Here you’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies. You’ll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way. So, if you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life.

Are you eager to elevate your HR career within an innovative global tech company where your contributions have a tangible impact? Welcome aboard! We're in search of dynamic, diligent  HR enthusiasts eager to help us take the Wolt employee experience to the next level. If you're driven by the challenge of navigating the complexities of HR and aspire to make a meaningful difference in team members’ lives, your search ends here!

The People Team at Wolt consists of about 200 HR, Talent, Tech, Payroll and Talent Acquisition professionals located in Helsinki, Budapest, Copenhagen, Berlin, Tel-Aviv, Athens, Tbilisi, and more. We’re a global People function, well-respected by the people and teams that we support and partner with. To reach the next stage in our North people team plans, we are now looking for a Regional HR Operations Specialist to join our global People Team, based in Stockholm.

As our Regional HR Operations Specialist you will support our HR operations across Region North, especially in Sweden, Norway and Iceland. Your central focus will be to quickly understand and build on the core HR foundations that are already in place and take ownership of selected HR processes and practices. This role will report to the HR Manager, based in Sweden.

## What you’ll be doing

- Address advanced HR inquiries (Tier 2): Offer expert advice on sophisticated HR queries, supporting Wolt employees across Sweden and the North Region countries with their nuanced HR needs.
- Comfortable with handling union consultations, and building relationships with union stakeholders
- Navigate employee relations: Manage sensitive employee concerns and grievances, ensuring a fair, respectful, and legally compliant resolution process.
- Compliance mastery: Monitor and help us enforce adherence to labor laws and regulatory standards, safeguarding our organization against legal risks.
- System enhancement and maintenance: Continuously refine our HR tools and platforms for optimal efficiency, particularly Workday and Jira, ensuring high data accuracy, integrity and functionality.
- Complex issue resolution: Collaborate closely with global Functional People Partners to tackle and resolve high risk HR challenges.
- Support end-to-end employee life cycle processes: Answer HR queries, create employment contracts for non-volume hires, handle data changes and input in Workday.
- You will be acting as the HR contact person for external payroll, and play an active role in monthly payroll-related tasks and management.
- HR program implementation: Support the execution of targeted HR programs, including compensation reviews and performance appraisals.
- Utilize HR data to craft insightful analyses and reports, aiding decision-making and enhancing our HR intelligence.

Our humble expectations

- Communication skills: Fluent in Swedish, and fluent English abilities, both verbal and written.
- Labor law interpretation and working experience: Background in supporting team leads with labor law related issues. In particular, Swedish labour law background is a must.
- Background: People/HR Operations experience ideally in a multi-country, global environment
- Payroll expertise: Background with payroll process development from HR perspective, coordinating payroll input, and cooperation with an outsourced payroll provider
- Problem-solving: A proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
- Independence and collaboration: Exceptional at working both autonomously and as part of a team.
- Process and service mindset: Values efficient processes, great service and continuous learning.

What’s in it for you

- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Continuous learning: Significant growth in a fast-scaling global tech firm.
- Flexible environment: Embrace a hybrid work model, blending office presence with flexibility.
- Awesome team and colleagues. You will be a part of our People team in Wolt HQ as well as the Region North People team.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Beware of recruitment scams: DoorDash, Deliveroo, and Wolt will never ask you to pay money or share sensitive financial information during hiring — learn more about our legitimate recruiting process at [Recruitment Scam Awareness - DoorDash](https://careersatdoordash.com/recruitment-scam-awareness) .

## About Wolt

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Wolt is a Helsinki-based technology company that connects people ordering food, groceries, and other goods with courier partners and merchants, enabling rapid delivery in over 1,000 cities across 30+ countries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by DoorDash in 2022 for approximately €7 billion)
- **Headquarters**: Helsinki, Finland
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Miki Kuusi (CEO), Elias Aalto, Juhani Mykkänen, Petri Rahja, Lauri Andler, Mikael Matikainen, and Oskari Pétas

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: On-demand delivery (food, groceries, and retail goods) / Logistics Technology
- **Target Customers**: B2C (consumers ordering delivery), B2B (merchants/restaurants using the platform), and B2B (courier partners earning through deliveries)
- **Mission Statement**: "We create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world."

## Products & Services
- **Wolt App (Consumer Platform)**: A mobile and web application allowing users to order food, groceries, and other goods from local restaurants, stores, and Wolt Market for rapid delivery.
- **Wolt Market**: The company’s own network of dark stores (small fulfillment centers) that stock groceries and everyday essentials, enabling delivery in minutes.
- **Wolt for Merchants**: A B2B SaaS platform and partnership program for restaurants and stores to manage orders, menu, and delivery logistics.
- **Wolt Drive**: A logistics API and service enabling businesses to integrate Wolt's delivery network for their own orders (white-label delivery).
- **Courier Platform**: The technology and operational system that connects and manages the fleet of 180,000+ active courier partners globally.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by DoorDash in 2022 for ~€7 billion. Current standalone valuation not publicly available.
- **Key Metrics**: 
    - **290,000+** active venues (restaurants and stores) on the platform
    - **50+** million customers
    - **180,000+** active courier partners
    - **15,000+** employees
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: DoorDash (parent company), Prosus, ICONIQ Capital, 83North, Highland Europe, EQT Ventures, Goldman Sachs, and others (pre-acquisition).
- **Growth Signals**: Since joining DoorDash, Wolt has expanded rapidly across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, launching in new countries and doubling down on grocery (Wolt Market) and retail delivery.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Strong Local Brand & Culture**: Wolt has built a highly regarded, "no-politics" culture with a strong emphasis on ownership, kindness, and excellence, making it a top employer in Finland and across its markets.
- **Technology-First Approach**: The company is deeply engineering-driven, with a focus on building its own logistics, routing, and marketplace technology from the ground up, rather than relying on third parties.
- **Operational Excellence**: Known for a meticulous, data-driven approach to local operations, balancing rapid growth with high-quality execution ("do common things uncommonly well").
- **DoorDash Backing**: As part of the DoorDash group, Wolt has access to massive capital, global expertise, and a shared technology stack, allowing it to compete aggressively with rivals like Uber Eats and Delivery Hero.

## Strategic Focus
- **"Deliver (Almost) Everything"**: Wolt is actively expanding beyond food delivery into grocery, convenience, pharmacy, and other retail categories through Wolt Market and merchant partnerships.
- **Geographic Expansion**: Continuing to launch in new cities and countries, particularly in Central & Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, leveraging the DoorDash playbook.
- **Deepening Merchant & Courier Relationships**: Investing in tools, earnings, and support for both merchants and courier partners to maintain a high-quality, reliable network.
- **Product Innovation**: Building new features for the consumer app, improving logistics algorithms, and developing autonomous delivery capabilities in partnership with DoorDash.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Wolt is famous for its low-ego, high-performance culture. The company emphasizes "heart" (treating people kindly), "ambition" (thinking big but staying humble), and "attitude" (taking ownership beyond the obvious). It’s described as a safe space to express opinions, with a no-blame environment.
- **Impact & Ownership**: Employees are given significant autonomy and are expected to take ownership of projects from start to finish. The company prides itself on being a place where you can "learn more, build more, and ship more" than elsewhere.
- **Diversity**: The team includes over 100 nationalities, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- **Work Model**: Wolt supports a hybrid work model (mix of office and remote), though specific policies vary by team and location. Engineering teams are known for having a strong in-office culture in Helsinki, but remote roles exist.
- **Perks**: Competitive compensation, stock options (historically), a "twinkle in the eye" atmosphere, and the chance to work on a product used by millions daily.

## Sources
1. [Wolt Careers - Overview](https://careers.wolt.com/en/)
2. [Wolt Careers - Welcome to Wolt](https://careers.wolt.com/en/welcome-to-wolt)
3. [Wolt Careers - Culture](https://careers.wolt.com/en/culture)
4. [Wolt Careers - Teams](https://careers.wolt.com/en/teams)
5. [Wolt Careers - Jobs](https://careers.wolt.com/en/jobs)

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