HR Operations Manager

About The Role & Hiring ManagerI'm Tal Adar, and I joined Zenity because I'm genuinely excited to grow the team, advance our vision, and push the technology forward. What drew me here was the caliber of the leadership team and a deep belief in what we're building, helping enterprises work more effectively in an AI-driven world.As a leader, I value end-to-end ownership, accountability, and a relentless drive to improve, whether something is broken or simply has room to be better. Collaboration is core to how I work, and I bring that same expectation to everyone on the team. We operate with urgency and high standards, and I look for people who take real ownership, communicate proactively, and never stop asking how we can do it better.This role plays a critical part in our next phase of growth. You'll be the heartbeat of our people's experience in New York and across our remote teams in North America, serving as the go-to HR partner for our US site, owning the full employee lifecycle, championing our global people initiatives locally, and helping build a workplace where people genuinely love to show up.About ZenityZenity is the leader in AI Agent Security and the first company to bring an agent-centric security platform to market. As enterprises accelerate AI agent adoption, we are establishing the security framework for how AI agents are secured and governed at enterprise scale.We deliver full-lifecycle visibility, governance, detection, prevention, and response for AI agents from build time to runtime, across SaaS, home-grown platforms, and end-user devices. Backed by $55M+ in funding, including a $38M Series B with strategic investment from Microsoft’s M12, Zenity is trusted by Fortune 500 enterprises globally.Join us in shaping how AI agents are secured at enterprise scale.What You’ll Do:Employee Experience & CultureLead the local rollout of our global wellbeing and people strategy, tailoring it to the unique needs of our US teamDesign and execute engagement initiatives, team events, and recognition programs that build connection, belonging, and motivationServe as a cultural ambassador — bringing Zenity's values to life in the everyday moments that matterOffice & Site OperationsOversee the day-to-day operations of our New York office, creating a workspace that's functional, organized, and inspiringManage vendor relationships, office budgets, travel coordination, and administrative operations with efficiency and carePeople Operations & Employee LifecycleOwn the end-to-end employee journey — from a warm, seamless onboarding experience to thoughtful offboardingManage HR operations including HRIS data integrity, benefits administration, and US compliancePartner with managers on organizational development, employee relations, and team effectivenessRequirements:3+ years of HR, People Operations, or related experience — startup or high-growth environment strongly preferredSolid knowledge of US employment practices and compliance requirementsA natural communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a people-first mindsetHighly organized, proactive, and comfortable owning multiple priorities in a fast-moving environmentGenuine passion for culture-building and creating exceptional employee experiencesProficiency in Google Workspace and HR systems (HiBob a plus)Interview Process:Our interview process is designed to be transparent, conversational, and focused on real-world experience.Recruiter Screen (30-45 minutes) – Learn more about Zenity of course! And we’ll get to know you, including how you collaborate, how you work, and how your values align with ours.Hiring Manager Interview (45–60 minutes) – A deeper conversation about your experience, approach, and how you think about the work.Team Interview (30–45 minutes) – Meet potential teammates and have a conversation with someone who has been owning pieces of this role, giving you an honest look at the work and what it takes to be successful in it.Department Head Interview (45 minutes in-person) - A conversation with our Chief of Staff about the bigger picture, where we're headed, and how this role fits into it.Zenity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We enable enterprises to adopt AI agents securely and at scale, and that starts with building a team that reflects a wide range of perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where talented people can do their best work, securely, confidently, and with impact.Compensation:The expected base salary range for this role is $105,000–$120,000 depending on experience, skills, and location. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for equity and performance-based incentives.