Manager, Employee Experience & People Operations

Job Description: Manager, Employee Experience & People OperationsAiZtech Labs is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Who We Are We are on a mission to help one billion people enjoy a younger, healthier heart. We are crazy enough to believe in such a mission and like to attract crazy-minded champions of our mission. We are AiZtech Labs (Eyz.tek), a VC-backed global deep tech company applying breakthrough AI technology & pioneering research to some of the biggest pain points in digital health. We are launching a novel Eye-based AI-powered digital health platform called iSelfie.ai that can screen various disease states from just selfie images. We believe in a world where everyone gets access to predictive care. Why Join AiZtech Labs? AiZtech Labs is a high‑growth AI startup pioneering digital health solutions that empower proactive care worldwide. We’re scaling rapidly and building a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and impact. We’re seeking a Employee Experience & People Operations Manager to design and lead the systems, culture, and experiences that help our team remain exceptional. We'd love to hear from you if the below resonates with you: An opportunity to to shape the people strategy of a high‑growth AI startup.A canvas to design employee experiences that set industry benchmarks.Mission‑driven, collaborative environment with global impact.The Role You will be the architect of our employee experience. This role goes beyond traditional HR — it’s about creating second‑to‑none experiences that unlock the nascent potential in every employee, ensuring they feel empowered, valued, and inspired to do their best work and manage their people operations from being just a talent candidate to an empolyee to an alumniKey responsibilitiesEmployee Experience & CultureHolistic journeys: Map the employee lifecycle (from candidate to alumni) and design moments that are memorable, inclusive, and growth‑oriented.Belonging and recognition: Launch programs that ensure people feel seen; celebrate contributions with timely, authentic recognition.Rituals and touchpoints: Establish team rituals, demos, retros, and learning circles that reinforce our values and cohesion.Corporate Wellbeing: Embed sustainable practices (workload clarity, flexibility, recovery) to protect high performance over time.Recruitment & OnboardingEmployer brand: Craft a clear, compelling talent narrative and candidate experience that reflects our mission and standards.Hiring systems: Build scalable, fair pipelines ( scorecards, structured interviews) that ensures equal opportunities for all candidates, minimizes reduce bias and improve signal quality.Role design: Partner with team leads to write sharp JDs, define success profiles, and calibrate competencies for AI and health roles.Sourcing strategy: Develop multi‑channel sourcing (referrals, communities, universities, niche forums) with measurable funnel health.Candidate experience: Set simple yet effective workflows for communication, feedback, and decision speed; ensure every interaction is respectful and informative.Onboarding journeys: Design novel immersive 30/60/90‑day plans with role‑specific learning, mentors, and early wins that build confidence and momentum.Day‑Zero excellence: Standardize pre‑boarding, access setup, documentation, and a meaningful welcome that signals our culture from minute one.Time‑to‑Impact: Track ramp metrics; iterate onboarding to shorten the path to impact without sacrificing quality.Talent development Potential discovery: Implement frameworks to surface hidden strengths and match them to high‑impact opportunities.Learning architecture: Build mentorship, coaching, and role‑based curricula tailored to AI, product, and clinical collaboration.Performance systems: Run lightweight, high‑clarity performance cycles focused on outcomes, feedback quality, and growth actions.Career paths: Define transparent progression ladders and lateral growth options aligned with business needs.People systems and processesTooling: Select and integrate ATS, payroll, engagement, and knowledge tools that enhance—not hinder—the employee experience.Compliance: Maintain lean, humane policies across jurisdictions (US, Canada, UAE, KSA) without bureaucratic bloat.Data and insights: Instrument retention, engagement, diversity, and productivity metrics; turn insights into action plans.Friction removal: Continuously simplify processes, reduce handoffs, and clarify ownership to keep teams in flow.Strategic partneringOrg design: Advise on structure, role clarity, and decision rights as we scale and form cross‑functional teams.Compensation: Benchmark roles, design equitable offers, and maintain internal consistency with room for exceptional talent.Workforce planning: Align hiring plans with product roadmaps and runway; anticipate skill gaps and succession needs.Trust bridge: Serve as a credible partner to leadership and a trusted advocate for employees — closing the loop on feedback.Qualifications5+ years in People Ops/HR, ideally in high‑growth startups or tech.Track record designing recruitment, onboarding, and development systems that scale.Familiarity with global compliance (US, Canada, UAE, KSA) and startup‑friendly policies.Excellent communication, facilitation, and influence skills across levels.Passion for unlocking human potential and building inclusive, high‑performance cultures.What We Offer Work-from-Anywhere FlexibilityAmazing culture & development environment Accelerated Career Progression & Learning Plan Remote Work Possible Extended Health & Paramedics Plans Life & Accidental Death insurance Dental & Vision Care Plans Mental Health Benefits & Employee Assistance Program Company-covered Gym Access Canada-wide Global Travel Assist Plan Paid Extra Vacation / Super Weekends Plan Unparalleled Cash Bonus Scheme Permanent job contract & Stock Options Grant Competitive salary: base pay + cash bonus + stock options If you are an exceptional talent eager to shape the future of human performance and cardiovascular longevity through science, AI, and holistic health, we want to hear from you! Be Exceptional, Do Exceptional. You are AiZtech. Location: Remote on EST time Zone/ Canada / US Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Industry: Healthcare sector, Digital Health / Diagnostics / Telehealth