
People Operations - Global (LATAM) at Proximity Works. 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. . . 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. Company Location: Costa Rica.