HR Specialist

About Us

Wallester is a cutting-edge financial technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for businesses seeking to modernize their payment systems. By offering white-label card issuance platforms, seamless integration with existing infrastructure, and comprehensive support for both digital and physical cards, Wallester empowers companies to enhance their financial services and customer experience. Recognized as a leader in the FinTech space, Wallester has earned a reputation for its state-of-the-art technology, security, and scalability. Whether you are a startup or an established enterprise, Wallester delivers flexible, reliable solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the digital economy.

About The Role

We are looking for an HR Specialist in Latvia to support the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on recruitment, onboarding, and employment administration. In this role, you will work closely with hiring managers and the HR Team Lead to ensure smooth, compliant, and people-focused HR operations in line with Latvian labour law and company standards.

This role is operational and hands-on, with real ownership of day-to-day HR processes.

Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Management

Prepare and manage employment-related documentation throughout the employee lifecycle (amendments, role changes, promotions).

Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems.

Ensure compliance with legal and internal HR requirements.

Onboarding & Employment Administration

Coordinate onboarding plans with hiring managers and define actions and timelines.

Ensure clear and timely communication with new hires throughout the onboarding process.

Conduct onboarding sessions (on-site and online).

Register employees for benefits and manage occupational health checks, in line with local requirements.

Offboarding

Guide employees through offboarding procedures and explain next steps.

Prepare termination-related documentation and agreements.

Deactivate Employee Benefits And Required Registrations.

Recruitment & Hiring

Conduct HR interviews and ensure fair and objective candidate evaluation in line with company standards and Latvian labour law.

Prepare, issue, and track job offers, ensuring accuracy of employment terms, compensation, and benefits.

Communicate job offer details to candidates and document final agreements.

Collect required personal data and employment documentation from new hires.

Prepare employment agreements and other employment-related documents.

Employer Branding & Employee Experience

Support employer branding and external HR initiatives in line with company guidelines.

Contribute to a positive, consistent, and professional employee experience across the full HR lifecycle.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of proven experience in an HR role.
• Strong knowledge of Latvian labour law.
• Experience working with HR systems and digital tools.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Fluency in Latvian and English.
  
  

We offer

• Competitive salary
• A hands-on HR role with real ownership and impact
• Career opportunities
• Supportive and caring Leadership
• A modern office in the center of Riga
• A chance to work as part of a highly motivated and talented team
• Referral program
• Team building and Company Events
• Free parking