Business Operations Manager

About the Role

This opportunity is with a partner organization seeking a skilled Business Operations Manager located in Spain. The position offers a strategic role within a rapidly expanding, remote-first company where you will collaborate closely with leadership to design and implement the internal frameworks, systems, and processes that facilitate sustainable growth. Your responsibilities will span various key operational domains including people management, investor coordination, contracts, and partner relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end people operations including onboarding, offboarding, employment documentation, account management, and lifecycle processes.
• Oversee HR systems and people operations tools to ensure accurate and reliable internal data.
• Support compensation procedures including salary adjustments and equity documentation.
• Drive company culture through initiatives such as team rituals, celebrations, and remote engagement activities.
• Coordinate all aspects of company offsites from planning through venue management and agenda setting.
• Organize board meetings, including scheduling, preparation, documentation, minute-taking, and follow-ups.
• Assist investor relations by managing communications and document requests.
• Review vendor and partner contracts, evaluating commercial risks and opportunities before finalization.
• Administer contract workflows, signatures, stakeholder alignment and ongoing vendor relations.
• Maintain operational reporting with external partners and infrastructure providers.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of three years’ experience in operations, corporate administration, legal operations, or related functions within fast-growing startups.
• Demonstrated capability managing critical, detail-oriented processes such as contracts, board operations, and company administration.
• Exceptional organizational aptitude with proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and ensure consistent follow-through.
• Sound judgment and discretion handling confidential information including compensation and strategic documents.
• Competence in interpreting business agreements and knowing when to engage legal counsel.
• Proactive approach to process enhancement, risk identification, and practical problem solving.
• Interest in leveraging automation and AI tools to streamline repetitive operational tasks.
• Effective collaboration across multiple time zones in a global remote team environment.
• Comfortable with autonomous work, decisive decision-making, and adapting smoothly to a dynamic environment.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $180,000 annually, with equity participation options.
• Fully remote role offering flexibility across North American and European time zones.
• Significant ownership and visibility with the ability to work closely alongside leadership.
• Opportunity to design and implement operational processes and systems at an early stage.
• Exposure to various key business areas like board governance, partnerships, HR initiatives, and strategy.
• Collaborative culture committed to high standards and impactful work.
• Potential for professional development in a fast-scaling organization.

Additional Information

This role involves handling sensitive data and confidential information, emphasizing the importance of integrity and discretion. The position is ideal for candidates who excel in ambiguous environments and are self-driven. The hiring process incorporates AI-based screening tools for efficiency but human decision-making remains paramount. Applicants should be aware that their data will be processed in line with applicable data protection laws including GDPR.