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HR Operations Lead

About Us
Based in Silicon Valley, Celona is a pioneer and leading innovator in enterprise private wireless solutions. We developed the industry’s first 5G LAN system, a turnkey private 5G solution enabling enterprises to meet their growing need for secure and reliable wireless connectivity for critical business applications. Celona 5G LAN has been deployed by a wide range of global customers across industries.

Headquartered in Campbell, CA, we are an emerging growth technology company backed by Tier 1 investors, with a culture rooted in innovation, customer-first advocacy and measurable impact. As we scale, we are committed to building world-class teams, systems, and processes to drive our mission of disrupting the private wireless industry.

To date, the company has raised over $135 million from venture and corporate investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, NTT Ventures, Cervin Ventures, Digital Bridge and Qualcomm Ventures. For more information, please visit celona.io.

HR Operations Lead
Celona is seeking a HR Operations lead to scale our HR team, processes and systems globally. Reporting to the CFO, you will play a pivotal role as a member of the Run the Business (RTB) team. This hybrid position provides the opportunity to shape and enhance the employee experience while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and strategic alignment across all regions.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership & Collaboration

• Develop and implement HR operational strategies, policies, and procedures to support a globally dispersed workforce.
• Build and lead a high-performing global HR Operations team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Partner with the Head of Talent (based in NY) and HR Business Partner for the Engineering Initiative (based in Bangalore).
• Directly support the Go-to-Market (GTM) and RTB Initiatives as an HR Business Partner.
• Collaborate with the FP&A to align workforce planning with the operational Plan of Record.

Employee Experience & Lifecycle Management

• Deliver a seamless and consistent employee experience across all touchpoints, including talent
  acquisition, onboarding, immigration support, performance assessment, career development,
  coaching, and offboarding.
• Manage the Freq Award Program, ensuring alignment between cultural values and financial rewards:

Compensation & Benefits

• Plan and execute the annual Growth Cycle, including merit and promotion reviews, equity awards, and career road mapping.
• Oversee the assignment of levels and distinction categories (Distinguished, Team,
  Development) as the basis for compensation decisions.
• Develop and manage HR metrics and reporting to provide insights into trends, workforce planning, and operational efficiency.

Data & Analytics

• Optimize, integrate, and scale HR systems (HRIS, ATS, and benefits platforms).
• Provide role-appropriate global compensation and market data to executive leadership and managers.
• Leverage data to inform decision-making, identify improvement opportunities and support strategic HR initiatives.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and other initiative leads to ensure system integrations, seamless data flow, and process alignment.

Global Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with local labor and immigration laws, regulations and company policies across multiple jurisdictions in coordination with the Head of Legal.
• Lead audits, reporting, and risk assessments related to HR Operations, partnering with Legal and Finance teams as necessary.
• Develop scalable policies and processes aligned with global operations while respecting regional nuances.
• Support SOC Type 2 and ITSEC Initiatives.

Qualifications
Experience

• 10+ years of experience in HR operations, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role within a high-growth, global organization.
• Proven success scaling HR operations in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in modern HR systems, tools, and process optimization.
• Strong understanding of global employment, immigration laws, and benefits administration.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communicator with a track record of partnering across diverse teams (e.g., CTO, Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal).

Mindset & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Passionate about creating a best-in-class employee experience.
• Collaborative leader who fosters trust, engagement, and inclusion.
  

Why Celona?

• Work with a team of brilliant and motivated individuals in a rapidly growing company.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact and shape HR operational strategy.
• Values-driven culture that prioritizes innovation, transparency, and employee well-being.
  

Compensation for this role is between $150,000 - $185,000, depending upon experience.

Full-time employees are eligible for stock options and company sponsored benefits. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.