People Operations Lead — HR, Culture & Compliance

K1 Industries; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

K1 Industries is hiring a People Operations Lead to build and run core HR processes, policies, and programs that support employees from onboarding to offboarding. You will partner with the founding team, managers, and external specialists to ensure smooth operations and compliant practices while managing offices and spaces.

The role emphasizes hands-on HR operations, benefits administration, immigration coordination, performance management, and a feedback-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Onboarding and offboarding processes ownership across the employee lifecycle.
• HR records, leave, payroll coordination and reliable workflows.
• Policy updates and handbook ownership with legal counsel collaboration.
• Coordinate visa and immigration matters with employees, managers and counsel.
• Benefits administration, enrollment, renewals, and communication of changes.
• Develop performance reviews, feedback, learning, and career development programs.
• Serve as trusted contact for sensitive workplace concerns and escalation when needed.
• Drive culture and engagement programs reflecting company values.
• Set priorities, budgets, and service standards for offices and spaces.
• Use data to identify needs and improve processes while protecting sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Own onboarding and offboarding processes with managers, IT, and payroll.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation; manage leave and payroll coordination.
• Update and communicate employee handbook and policies with legal support.
• Coordinate visa/immigration matters; track deadlines and documentation.
• Manage benefits enrollment, renewals, and broker/provider communications.
• Create and manage performance review cycles and development plans.
• Support managers with employee relations, concerns, and escalation paths.
• Lead culture and engagement initiatives and internal communications.
• Oversee offices/spaces budgets and service standards; ensure safe, functional workplaces.

Skills

People operations

HR operations

Employee relations

Policy development

Immigration coordination

Benefits administration

Performance management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

People analytics

Job description

K1 Industries is hiring a People Operations Lead to build and run core HR processes, policies, and programs that support employees from onboarding to offboarding. You will partner with the founding team, managers, and external specialists to ensure smooth operations and compliant practices while managing offices and spaces.

The role emphasizes hands-on HR operations, benefits administration, immigration coordination, performance management, and a feedback-driven culture.