Maika H.

Co-Founder

Netherlands11 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in designing human-centered recruitment systems.
  • Proven track record in remote team management.
  • Strong advocate for async hiring workflows.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources and People Operations expert specializing in remote work frameworks.

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Skills

Core Skills

RecruitingGlobal Talent AcquisitionPeople OperationsHr ConsultingManagement Consulting

Other Skills

Executive SearchNegotiationTalent PipeliningRemote TeamworkRemote WorkNetworkingNew Hire ProcessesOnboardingOrganizational CultureDistributed Team ManagementIntercultural CommunicationLeadershipCoachingChange ManagementStrategic Consulting

About

I love to hire thoughtfully and design team processes that focus on building memorable experiences for team members and candidates first.

Experience

11 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Koinly

People Operations and Recruitment Coordinator

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Remote

  • 🚨 Now hiring 🚨
  • >> Product Manager, Defi integrations
  • Designing an async-friendly recruitment flow.
  • Collaborating closely with tech leadership.
  • Ensuring a clear, candidate-friendly experience.
RecruitingExecutive SearchNegotiationGlobal Talent AcquisitionTalent PipeliningRemote Teamwork+4

Ubersuggest

Contract Recruiter

Apr 2025Jun 2025 · 2 mos · Remote

  • Supported NP Digital Technology in hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Python & AI Workflow Automation). This is a fully remote R&D role focused on building smart automation systems that help agencies scale efficiently.
HR ConsultingRecruitingSourcingTechnical Recruiting

Travel diaries

Fractional People Operations Manager

Jun 2024Nov 2024 · 5 mos

  • Advised on early-stage organizational design, led recruitment efforts, and expanded the internal handbook to support async onboarding and team decision-making.

Nexova

Co-Founder & People Operations Strategist

Oct 2023Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · Remote

  • At Nexova, we focus on auditing and optimizing work environments for organizations that want to implement remote work frameworks within their operations. We understand the unique challenges of adopting a hybrid or remote work model and are committed to helping you navigate the evolving work paradigm with tailored solutions.
  • Remote work offers numerous advantages, such as accessing the best global talent, streamlining operations, fostering open communication and collaboration, and enhancing employee well-being and satisfaction, ultimately reducing turnover and costs.
  • Explore the myriad benefits of a remote and flexible working culture with Nexova. If you're a leader seeking support or a worker aiming to enhance your current work setting, we invite you to connect with us. Book a call through our website, or send us a DM to start the conversation.
People OperationsRemote TeamworkRemote WorkLeadershipChange ManagementManagement Consulting+1

Remote people operations

Remote People Operations Consultant (Freelance)

Jan 2021Present · 5 yrs 5 mos · Remote

  • Through my consultancy I partner directly with founders, People teams, and hiring managers to build calm, clear, and human-centered recruitment systems.
  • 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
  • 🔹 Koinly.io – Designing async hiring workflows and leading recruitment for their Tech team.
  • 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤
  • 🔹 Travel Diaries (Journal Lab B.V.) – Advised on early-stage organizational design, led recruitment efforts, and expanded the internal handbook to support async onboarding and team decision-making.
  • 🔹 1:1 Leadership Coaching for Remote Professionals – Coached individual contributors transitioning into leadership roles, focusing on delegation, confidence, and values-based management in async work environments.
  • 📋 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬
  • 1. Remote hiring systems & async team communication
  • 2. Role design, salary benchmarking & job description writing
  • 3. Screening & interviewing that’s equitable, clear, and no-BS
  • 4. Employer brand advisory & hiring manager enablement
  • I bring structure, empathy, and a healthy filter for fluff. My work empowers remote organizations to grow with intention—while treating employees as internal customers whose well-being and individuality are prioritized.
  • 🤝 I work with companies ranging from 10 to 150 people—whether it's stepping into interim roles, solving People puzzles, or expanding company handbooks with care. If your team values authenticity, transparency, and life-proof work cultures, we’ll get along just fine.
HR ConsultingPeople OperationsOrganizational CultureDistributed Team ManagementIntercultural CommunicationRemote Work+1

Bunny studio

2 roles

Head of People Operations

Jun 2019Jul 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo

People Operations Coordinator

Sep 2018Jun 2019 · 9 mos

Torre technologies co.

2 roles

Head of Torre Social

Promoted

Jan 2017Aug 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • As Head of Torre Social, I was responsible for ensuring that the company would take charge in the change we wanted to see regarding societal and environmental issues. My mission was to equip our team-members in becoming social changemakers. I did research and development for social efforts and was in charge of building a culture where we encourage our team-members to actively participate in social efforts by investing 10% of their time on a social mission.

Junior Production Manager

Mar 2016Dec 2016 · 9 mos

  • Delivering memorable experiences to our users.

Terre des hommes netherlands

Volunteer, Policy and Social Media Advisor

Feb 2015May 2015 · 3 mos · Groningen, Netherlands

  • Formulated an advice on change in policy and a social media marketing strategy for the Terre des Hommes chapter in Groningen.

Ministry of foreign affairs, kingdom of the netherlands, latin america and caribbean division

Intern

Mar 2013Jul 2013 · 4 mos · The Hague, Netherlands

  • My work included:
  • organizing a lecture on the future of the BRICS;
  • preperation of factsheets and background pieces on the Pacific Alliance;
  • preperation of factsheets, memos and background files on various Latin American countries for the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Queen;
  • supporting administrative and secretarial work;
  • make reports on meetings with civil society;
  • part of the team in charge for the preparation of the visit of then Panamanian President Martinelli;
  • Delegation Liaison Officer for First Lady Martinelli;
  • background research into the growth of the Latin American lower middle-class;

Erasmus student network

Sabbatical Officer, Secretary to the Board

Sep 2010Sep 2011 · 1 yr · Groningen, Netherlands

  • ESN Groningen offers over 5000 international students support across the full spectrum of student life and boasts 6 full-time, 60 part-time and 400 active members. As a Secretary, besides having the traditional tasks of being in charge of daily administrative work, I was the main contact person between ESN and its main sponsor and I was the first contact between the organization and the international students. All questions and inquiries were directed to me first, as I was responsible for the general incoming mail of ESN Groningen. Moreover, I supervised two committees and was in charge of organizing the general meetings of our active members. As a team we organized twice a year the ‘ESN Introduction Week’ with more than a 1000 students attending.

Education

UCL

Master of Science (MSc) — Globalisation and Latin American Development

Jan 2013Jan 2014

University of Groningen

Bachelor of Arts (BA) — International Relations and International Organization

Jan 2008Jan 2013

SUNY Geneseo

Marco Polo University Exchange Program — International Relations and Affairs

Jan 2012Jan 2012

IFMSA-NL in cooperation with NCDO and Move Your World

MDG8Focus — Masterclasses about the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

Jan 2010Present

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