Remote People Operations Leader

Xident; Union (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Xident is building the future of digital identity verification and is hiring a People Operations Manager to own recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and culture initiatives for our remote-first team across 12+ countries. You’ll shape people programs that scale as we grow.

Join a privacy-first company that values data-driven people operations, cross-country compliance, and strong collaboration across engineering, ML, and operations to help everyone thrive.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HR/People Operations experience at tech companies.
• Experience recruiting technical talent (engineers, ML researchers).
• Knowledge of US employment law; international experience a plus.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Data-driven approach to measuring people programs.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and non-technical roles across engineering, ML, and operations
• Design and improve onboarding to get new hires productive quickly in our remote-first environment
• Manage benefits administration and vendor relationships across multiple countries
• Build performance review and career development frameworks
• Foster remote-first culture through events, rituals, and communication
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across multiple jurisdictions

Skills

People Operations

HR experience

Recruiting

Onboarding

Benefits administration

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven

Job description

Join us as our People Operations Manager to build the programs and processes that help our team thrive. You'll own recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and culture initiatives as we grow our remote-first team across 12+ countries.

Xident is building the future of digital identity verification. Our platform enables businesses to verify users' ages and identities in seconds, while respecting privacy through our unique "Verify Once, Access Everywhere" model.

Founded in 2025, Xident is a remote-first company.

Our mission is simple: To make identity verification seamless, private, and accessible for everyone. We believe privacy and convenience shouldn't be mutually exclusive, and we're proving it every day.

What You'll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and non-technical roles across engineering, ML, and operations
• Design and improve onboarding to get new hires productive quickly in our remote-first environment
• Manage benefits administration and vendor relationships across multiple countries
• Build performance review and career development frameworks
• Foster remote-first culture through events, rituals, and communication
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across multiple jurisdictions

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of HR/People Operations experience at tech companies
• Experience recruiting technical talent (engineers, ML researchers)
• Knowledge of US employment law; international experience a plus
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Data-driven approach to measuring people programs

Nice to Have

• Experience at remote-first or distributed companies across 5+ countries
• Background in high-growth startups (50-200 employees)
• PHR/SPHR or similar certification

Our Hiring Process

We respect your time and aim to complete the entire process within 2-3 weeks. Here's what to expect:

1

Application Review

Application Review

3-5 days

Our team reviews your application within 5 business days. We look for relevant experience, passion for our mission, and alignment with our values.

2

Initial Call

Initial Call

30 minutes

A 30-minute video call with our recruiting team to learn about your background, discuss the role, and answer your questions about Xident.

3

Technical Assessment

Technical Assessment

1-2 hours

Role-specific evaluation—this might be a coding challenge, portfolio review, case study, or technical discussion depending on the position.

4

Team Interviews

Team Interviews

2-3 hours

Meet with 3-4 team members including your potential manager and cross-functional partners. We assess technical skills, collaboration, and culture fit.

5

Final Interview

Final Interview

45 minutes

A conversation with a company leader to discuss your career goals, our vision, and ensure mutual fit. This is also your chance to ask strategic questions.

6

Offer

Offer

24-48 hours

If it's a match, we move quickly. Expect a competitive offer within 48 hours of your final interview, with clear details on compensation and equity.

Our Values

Privacy by Design

We iterate quickly, gather feedback, and improve continuously.

Ownership Mentality

Everyone owns their domain end-to-end. No finger-pointing, just solutions.

Transparent by Default

We're happy to answer any questions before you apply. Reach out to our team anytime.