People & Talent Lead

ABOUT US:

Modal provides the infrastructure foundation for AI teams. With instant GPU access, sub-second container startups, and native storage, Modal makes it simple to train models, run batch jobs, and serve low-latency inference. We have thousands of customers who rely on us for production AI workloads, including Lovable, Scale AI, Substack, and Suno.

We're a fast-growing team based out of NYC, SF, and Stockholm. We've hit 9-figure ARR and recently raised a Series B https://modal.com/blog/announcing-our-series-b at a $1.1B valuation. Our investors include Lux Capital https://www.luxcapital.com/, Redpoint Ventures https://www.redpoint.com/, Amplify Partners https://www.amplifypartners.com/, and Elad Gil https://eladgil.com/.

Working at Modal means joining one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure organizations at an early stage, with many opportunities to grow within the company. Our team includes creators of popular open-source projects (e.g. Seaborn https://github.com/mwaskom/seaborn, Luigi https://github.com/spotify/luigi), academic researchers, international olympiad medalists, and experienced engineering and product leaders with decades of experience.

THE ROLE:

We are hiring our first People & Talent team member in Stockholm to support and grow our presence in the region.

This key role will serve as the local point of contact for recruiting, people operations, and daily workplace needs. As a true generalist, you'll collaborate closely with our global People & Talent team while managing local responsibilities in Stockholm.

We’re seeking someone comfortable working independently, who enjoys multi-tasking, and thrives on creating straightforward, effective processes where needed.

If you love building from the ground up, blending strategic thinking with practical implementation, and being the main contact for all People & Talent matters, this position is ideal for you.

What you’ll do:

TALENT & RECRUITING OPERATIONS

• Own end-to-end recruiting operations for the Stockholm office, partnering with hiring managers across departments

• Manage interview coordination end-to-end, including scheduling across time zones, candidate communication, and interviewer preparation

• Ensure a high-quality, human candidate experience from first touch through offer

• Maintain accurate data in our ATS (Ashby) and keep recruiting processes running smoothly

• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in the hiring process and proactively propose improvements

• Act as a trusted partner to hiring managers, helping them navigate hiring with clarity and momentum

PEOPLE OPERATIONS & COMPLIANCE

• Support core people processes for the Stockholm team, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination, and local compliance

• Partner with external vendors and our global People team to ensure we’re operating in compliance with Swedish law

• Help document and operationalize people processes so they’re clear, repeatable, and scalable

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions about policies, benefits, and people operations

WORKPLACE & OFFICE OPERATIONS (AS NEEDED / TEMPORARY)

• Help ensure the Stockholm office runs smoothly day-to-day (snacks, seating, basic supplies, office setup)

• Be a thoughtful steward of the in-office experience, creating a welcoming, functional environment

• Coordinate with vendors or building management as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years experience in a People Ops, Talent Ops, or People & Talent generalist role, ideally in a fast-growing tech environment

• Comfortable working autonomously and owning outcomes with minimal oversight

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - you notice what others miss

• Clear, thoughtful communicator with candidates, employees, and stakeholders

• Comfortable shifting between strategic thinking and hands-on execution

• Familiarity with recruiting tools, ATS systems, and people operations workflows

• Excited to be a foundational hire and help build people processes from the ground up