People Operations Partner

Location: APAC or San Francisco (Remote-friendly)

Employment Type: Full-time

Keywords: People Operations,Performance Management, Compensation, Talent Partner, HR Programs, Remote Teams, Cross-cultural Collaboration, Web3

About Us

Nervos is an open-source blockchain ecosystem built around the Common Knowledge Base (CKB)—a Bitcoin-inspired layer-1 designed for long-term security, interoperability, and programmability.

The Nervos Foundation supports the development and growth of the ecosystem through research, engineering, and community collaboration.

We are a globally distributed team working at the intersection of cryptography, decentralized systems, and open infrastructure. Our culture values ownership, transparency, and thoughtful execution, and we are committed to building technology that can support the next generation of decentralized applications.

About the Role

We’re looking for a People Operations Partner to help strengthen and scale our organizational systems.

You will work closely with leadership to design, run, and continuously improve core people programs — including performance cycles, compensation reviews, and hiring support — in a globally distributed, remote-first environment.

This role combines system thinking with hands-on execution. The ideal candidate is comfortable building from 0→1 while also driving day-to-day operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design, run, and continuously improve performance review cycles
• Coordinate and support company-wide compensation and salary review processes
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and provide data-backed insights
• Improve contractor visibility and alignment across a global team
• Identify organizational and process gaps, and drive pragmatic improvements
• Act as a cultural and communication bridge between Chinese and Western team members
• Collaborate closely with a globally distributed, remote-first team

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in HR / People Operations roles
• Hands-on experience with performance management and compensation processes
• Experience working in a global team
• Business professional fluency in both English and Mandarin
• Comfortable building processes from scratch (0→1)
• Strong ownership and willingness to stay hands-on in a small team
• Comfortable working across cultures and time zones

Nice to Have

• Web3 / crypto / NGO experience
• Experience with remote, globally distributed teams

Working Style

• Remote-friendly
• Global-facing role with a focus on long-term impact