People Operations Manager

Network Optix (Nx) is a global powerhouse in enterprise video software platform development, driven by a mission to empower the creation of intelligent video-based solutions and products capable of converting video into actionable data. Over fifteen years in the making, the Network Optix Enterprise Video Operating System helps innovative organizations rapidly and affordably build world-class, custom-tailored, enterprise-scale video products and solutions. Nx is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, with additional locations in Burbank, California, Beaverton, Oregon, Belgrade, Serbia; Hague, Netherlands; Taipei, Taiwan, and regional teams distributed across the globe. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for 10 years in a row, we are committed to expanding our teams cross-functionally and globally. At Network Optix, our corporate vision is to change the way the world interacts with video, shifting the paradigm from passive observation to actionable intelligence. We are pioneering video management as an operating system of the future : an open, intelligent platform that leverages deep data integration and agentic AI to orchestrate real-time analytics and autonomous decision-making. We believe software should be instantly usable, open, lightweight, and extremely powerful. Moving beyond legacy infrastructure, we create open-platform ecosystems where video serves as the foundation for autonomous decision-making and next-generation operational intelligence. Our Nx culture is built for innovators, builders, and problem solvers who value agility and lean processes and love shipping great technology. We value technical expertise, speed, flexibility, and integrity. Summary / Purpose of the role The People Operations Manager owns People Operations end-to-end for a growing, globally distributed technology company (~200 people across 36 countries). This is more than administering HR processes. You will be accountable for the employee experience from onboarding to offboarding, own compliance across our jurisdictions, and champion culture and engagement. You'll also use People Data to spot risks and opportunities before they become issues. This full-time role reports to the Head of Global HR and works as part of a small, collaborative HR team, helping People Operations scale as the company grows globally. Key Responsibilities End-to-End People Operations • Own the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, records, and HRIS) as one coherent process rather than disconnected tasks • Develop and continuously improve our new hire orientation program • Maintain accurate employee records in our HRIS (BambooHR), run regular data audits, and get more out of the system • Identify and close process gaps before they turn into compliance or employee experience issues • Serve as the primary escalation point for operational HR questions across all our locations • Be a trusted partner for employees on HR policies, benefits, and programs • Help assess our HR systems as we look to consolidate them, and lead the implementation when we move forward People Analytics & Insights • Build and maintain recurring people metrics (headcount, turnover, engagement, compliance completion, and more) • Connect the dots in the data, and turn it into clear, actionable recommendations for HR and business leaders • Flag emerging risks such as attrition, compliance gaps, or engagement dips, rather than just reporting history Compliance & Risk Management • Ensure ongoing compliance with labor law across all our operating jurisdictions (US, EU, Serbia, and EOR/contractor markets). Own document management, contract validation, data collection, pre-employment due diligence, and employment eligibility verification. • Own end-to-end a