People Operations Manager
Job Overview
TL;DR - We are seeking a People Operations Manager to help build and scale our agile people operations function in Sweden, working closely with and reporting to our Head of HR. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a high-growth startup and is eager to create scalable HR processes while staying flexible and pragmatic. As part of an international team, you’ll also help extend our people operations practices in other geographical markets as we expand.
Why Lovable?
Lovable lets anyone and everyone build software with any language. From solopreneurs to Fortune 100 teams, millions of people use Lovable to transform raw ideas into real products - fast. We are at the forefront of a foundational shift in software creation, which means you have an unprecedented opportunity to change the way the digital world works. Over 2 million people in 200+ countries already use Lovable to launch businesses, automate work, and bring their ideas to life. And we’re just getting started.
We’re a small, talent-dense team building a generation-defining company from Stockholm. We value extreme ownership, high velocity and low-ego collaboration. We seek out people who care deeply, ship fast, and are eager to make a dent in the world.
What we're looking for
5+ years in HR and payroll administration, preferably in a high-growth startup.
Experience with immigration and relocation.
Strong understanding of Swedish labor law and HR compliance requirements.
Proven experience managing an HRIS system; confident working with data, spreadsheets, and basic analysis.
Mindset: “No ego,” hands-on, and detail-oriented while staying pragmatic and flexible.
Performance and impact oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced international team.
Added bonus: creative, forward-thinking mindset for making people operations more user-friendly by leveraging tools such as Lovable and AI-driven solutions.
What you’ll do
Partner with the Head of HR to design and implement scalable HR and payroll processes.
Own and manage HR and payroll administration for the Swedish team, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Maintain and optimize the HRIS system, ensuring data integrity and effective use of HR technology.
Manage contract administration, ensuring employment agreements and related documentation are accurate and up to date.
Manage relocation and immigration for incoming talent to Sweden.
Provide guidance on Swedish labor law and ensure policies and practices remain legally sound and culturally aligned.
Manage and continuously improve benefits administration and related employee programs.
Gather, analyze, and interpret people data; build and maintain spreadsheets to support decision-making.
How we hire
Fill in a short form then jump on an initial exploratory call.
Complete the take-home exercise.
Join us for a round of interviews to discuss your take-home exercise.
Join us for trial work lasting 1-2 days remote/on-site. We'll see how you tick and you get to meet the team and explore whether joining Lovable feels right for you.
About your application
Please submit your application in English. It’s our company language so you’ll be speaking lots of it if you join.
We treat all candidates equally - if you’re interested please apply through our careers portal.