People Operations

Description

Join one of the world's most ambitious AI technology companies, shaping the future of Sports, Media, and Entertainment. Proximity Works helps global brands discover high-impact AI use cases, build transformative tech stacks, and scale to hundreds of millions of users. We're now hiring a People Operations Leader to design and scale a world-class talent engine across our global offices.

This role is for a builder — someone who can create scalable people systems, grow high-performance teams, and maintain a strong culture through rapid growth. You'll own the full people lifecycle, from attracting exceptional talent to ensuring our teams thrive and stay aligned with Proximity's values.

Mission

Build a high-performance, globally aligned, values-driven organization by leading all aspects of People Operations — hiring, culture, performance, learning, compliance, and engagement — to power Proximity's journey from high-growth to global scale.

Core Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand

• Design and own a global recruiting engine for engineering, product, design, and business roles.
• Partner with leadership to define hiring plans aligned with growth goals.
• Strengthen Proximity's employer brand in AI, sports-tech, and media-tech talent ecosystems.
  

Culture & Engagement

• Champion Proximity's values globally, ensuring they are lived, not just written.
• Design initiatives to foster inclusion, engagement, and cross-office cohesion.
• Lead global all-hands, culture-building programs, and recognition frameworks.
  

Performance & Growth

• Implement scalable OKR, feedback, and performance review systems.
• Partner with leaders to build career pathways and growth plans for all roles.
• Create learning & development programs that build both leadership and technical skills.
  

Global People Operations

• Oversee HR operations across the US, UAE, and India, ensuring smooth onboarding, benefits, payroll, and compliance.
• Partner with finance/legal on contracts, visa processes, and cross-border mobility.
• Implement HR tech stack and analytics dashboards to track key people metrics.
  

Executive Partnering

• Advise the CEO and leadership team on organizational design, talent strategy, and succession planning.
• Act as a trusted confidant and problem-solver for leaders and employees alike.
  
  

What Success Looks Like in the first 90 days

In this role, success will be measured by achieving the following outcomes within the first three months:

• Hiring Velocity & Quality – Drive recruitment excellence by filling at least 90% of open roles, with a focus on ensuring >85% projected one-year retention.
• Leadership Bench – Define and spearhead leadership hiring initiatives and succession planning strategies across global teams.
• Cultural Alignment – Champion organizational culture by achieving ≥90% employee engagement and values-alignment scores in company-wide surveys.
• Global Compliance – Ensure full compliance with local labor laws and global employment frameworks, maintaining a 100% compliance rate.
• Learning & Development – Launch leadership and technical development programs with >100% participation across targeted employee groups.
• Systems Scale – Implement scalable global HRIS and performance management systems, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all operating regions.

Requirements What Makes You a Great Fit

• 5–12+ years in People Ops/HR leadership roles in high-growth, global tech or consulting companies.
• Experience scaling teams across multiple geographies with different cultural and legal contexts.
• Proven track record in hiring exceptional talent at speed, especially in competitive markets.
• Strong understanding of HR systems, analytics, and compliance frameworks.
• Natural culture builder with high EQ, communication skills, and trust-building ability.
  

Bonus Points

• Experience in AI, sports-tech, media-tech, or product-led services companies.
• Ex-founder or early-stage builder who understands scale-up challenges.
• Expertise in cross-border talent mobility and remote-first/global hybrid environments.

Success Traits

Builder's mindset · High agency · Strategic + hands-on balance · Cultural intelligence · Analytical clarity · Trustworthiness · Growth orientation

Benefits Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base + performance incentives + meaningful equity
• Best-in-class health coverage
• Annual global off-sites with Proxonauts from SF, Dubai, India
• Direct influence on the global talent strategy powering some of the world's biggest brands

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