Nexford University is seeking a systems-driven People Operations leader to build a modern, automated HR function from the ground up. Operating as a product owner rather than a back-office administrator, you will design scalable workflows for a global, remote workforce, leveraging data and automation to drive high performance across multiple international jurisdictions.
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People & Talent Operations Manager at Nexford University
Are you a systems-thinking HR professional who views People Operations as a product? Nexford University is looking for a People & Talent Operations Manager to build and automate a modern HR stack from the ground up. This isn't a traditional policy-heavy role—it's an execution-oriented position designed for someone who loves configuring software, scaling global remote teams, and driving high-performance culture at a VC-backed EdTech startup. If you thrive in fast-growing environments and want to influence how a next-generation university operates globally, this is your chance to own the People function end-to-end.
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Location
Remote
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Nexford University
Role overview
Education100+ employees
Nexford University is an American AI native university licensed in Washington DC, offering 100% online, accredited degree programs that follow a competency-based learning model. It provides affordable, flexible, tech-driven and AI-enabled education focused on practical skills aligned with employer needs, enabling social and economic mobility through high-quality, dynamic online programs designed for the global workplace.[1][4][7]
What you will do
- Build and automate the entire People stack by optimizing HRIS workflows, payroll integrations, and self-service tooling to minimize manual administrative burden.
- Design and execute data-driven recruitment strategies for a global workforce, introducing structured decision-making frameworks and technical assessment tools.
- Partner with Finance and Exec teams to manage lightweight performance cycles, compensation benchmarking, and equity-linked incentive programs across diverse global regions.
Who this is a fit for
- Demonstrates significant experience in high-growth, VC-backed tech startups with a proven track record of building automated HR systems rather than just managing them.
- Possesses deep technical proficiency with HRIS platforms like BambooHR and a "systems-first" mindset to solving complex operational scaling challenges.
- Functions as a commercially-minded communicator who can navigate global compliance across US, UK, and African markets while maintaining startup speed and simplicity.
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead the end-to-end architectural design of a modern People stack for a fast-growing, VC-backed university that views HR as a product, not a policy center.
- Join a mission-driven organization making high-quality education accessible globally while enjoying a remote-first culture with significant autonomy and leadership exposure.
- Benefit from unique perks including 50% discounted tuition for you and your family, alongside 12 days of dedicated professional development time off.
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