About OLIX

AI is growing faster than any technology in history and the explosion in demand has created a massive infrastructure gap; we can no longer build chips or power stations fast enough to keep up. The industry is still leaning on a ten-year-old hardware blueprint that has reached its limit. A new paradigm that is faster and more efficient will be the biggest economic opportunity of the next century and create the most important company of the next decade. OLIX is building this next paradigm; the Optical Tensor Processing Unit (OTPU) achieves performance and energy efficiency that is impossible to match from existing chips.

The Role

​​As our Senior People Partner, you will be the strategic people-operations lead for OLIX’s growing US presence. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, locally and global, to coach managers, shape people-practices, and ensure that our culture and processes scale thoughtfully as we grow. This is a hands-on role with significant opportunity to shape how we work as we expand. This role is based onsite in our new location in the Bay area and is 5-days a week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with and coach our people managers and leaders.

• Provide operational and strategic guidance to ensure compliance with US federal and Texas employment law.

• Act as the primary HR contact for our US team (Both Austin and the Bay area Offices), owning the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to off-boarding.

• Collaborate closely with our UK-based People and Ops teams to ensure consistency and adaptability across regions.

• Support our short and long-term business goals, including driving people-practices that enable a high-performance culture.

• Lead on employee relations and People operations.

• Work cross-functionally on company-wide projects with other teams at OLIX, e.g., Operations and Finance teams.

• Lead by example, demonstrate the OLIX values, and be a cultural ambassador.

Skills & Experience

• Substantial experience (5+ years) in an HR role within a small, fast-paced, high-growth technology company.

• Demonstrable fluency in US employment law; global experience or UK exposure is a plus.

• Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence without formal authority across all levels of an organisation.

• Comfortable working independently and across time zones in a remote-reporting setup.

• Comfortable operating at pace and managing ambiguity with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, capable of juggling multiple priorities and tight timelines.

• Strong analytical mindset, able to leverage both quantitative and qualitative data to guide people-decisions.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.

Compensation & Equity

• Competitive Salary: $150,000–$200,000, commensurate with your experience, skills, and location.

• Equity & Ownership: Meaningful stock options. You’re not just joining the mission; you’re owning a piece of it.

• Proximity Bonus: We value your time. To minimise your commute and maximise your life, we offer a $36k annual Living-Local Bonus if your residence is within 20 minutes of the office.

Time Off

• Time Off: 33 days of paid time off (PTO), including US federal holidays.

Health & Wellbeing

• Healthcare Coverage: Multiple high-quality medical plan options, including family coverage.

• Health Savings Account: A high-deductible medical option with a company-funded health savings account (HSA).

• Dental & Vision: Dental and vision coverage.

• Additional Coverage: Life insurance, plus short- and long-term disability.

• Wellbeing Support: Mental health resources, fertility and family-building support.

• Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.

Retirement

• 401(k): Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match, with both traditional and Roth contribution options. Employees also have access to a dedicated financial advisor to support portfolio selection and long-term planning.

The Workspace & Tech

• M4 Macs come as standard, with M4 Pro upgrades for our engineering team. We will provide whatever you need to do your best work.

• High-spec noise-cancelling headphones and a fully ergonomic workstation designed for deep focus.

• Rapid Prototyping: Access to our high-performance 3D printing lab for work, experimentation, and personal creative projects.

Life at the Office

• Chef-prepared meals: if you need to work late.

Relocation & Global Mobility

• Visa Sponsorship: We hire the best in the world. We offer full UK and international visa sponsorship.

• Seamless Relocation: Whether you’re moving across the country or across the globe, our dedicated relocation partner provides funding and concierge support to get you settled.

Due to U.S. export control regulations, candidates’ eligibility to work at OLIX depends on their most recent citizenship or permanent residency status. We are generally unable to consider applicants whose most recent citizenship or permanent residence is in certain restricted countries (currently including Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Venezuela). Applicants who have subsequently obtained citizenship or permanent residency in another country not subject to these restrictions may still be eligible.

Compensation Range: $173K - $212K