People Operations - Global (LATAM)

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.

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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.
  

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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.

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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.
  

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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.

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Success Traits —

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

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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