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About Maneva  Maneva is an AI services company founded by a former Google DeepMind researcher, focused on transforming manufacturing operations through advanced AI. We enable autonomous factory operation and optimization by generating AI-driven actions and insights using off-the-shelf hardware or existing vision systems.  We've grown rapidly and are well-funded, technically exceptional, and mission-driven. As we grow, we're building a people-first culture that attracts, develops, and retains world-class talent.  Role Overview  Maneva is seeking a People & Business Operations Manager to build and lead our people operations function at a critical stage of growth. This role sits at the intersection of employee lifecycle management, governance, business operations, and culture.  You'll own performance management infrastructure, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations, U.S. state-level employment compliance as we expand our U.S. footprint, and will help drive the initiatives of the strategy and business operations team. You'll be responsible for building the systems that let us hire, develop, and retain great people as we continue our fast expansion.  You'll work closely with the Talent Manager, Finance, Business Operations, and the broader executive leadership team, and act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on people matters.  Key Responsibilities  U.S. Employment Compliance   Own state-by-state compliance as Maneva expands its U.S. employee base: tax registration, payroll setup, mandatory workplace posters, and required employee notices, all of which vary by state.  Build and maintain a repeatable process for evaluating new-state requirements as hiring expands, rather than handling each state reactively.  Partner with Rippling, outside counsel, and Finance to ensure payroll, tax, and notice obligations are met on schedule for every state in which Maneva has employees.  Serve as Maneva's go-to internal expert on U.S. state employment law as it applies to a distributed, remote-first workforce.  Performance Management & Levelling  Design and execute performance review cycles (6-month and annual) across the organization, tailored to company growth stage and business needs.  Own and maintain levelling frameworks across engineering (IC1–IC6) and non-technical roles; define competencies, expectations, and progression criteria, building on the framework already in place.  Partner with department heads and the Talent Manager to calibrate performance data and inform talent decisions.  Design and facilitate manager training on feedback, goal-setting, and performance conversations.  Maintain performance documentation and analytics to inform strategic people decisions.  Compensation Administration  Own day-to-day execution of compensation administration across all job levels and geographies; maintain salary bands.  Execute variable/commission plans for sales and other roles; ensure alignment with business goals.  Execute ROE submissions, payroll adjustments, and comp/commission payouts, routing every payout through Finance for cost sign-off.  Handle market increases, retention bonuses, and compensation requests with appropriate approvals.  Benefits & Wellness Administration  Own benefits administration across the US and Canada.  Coordinate benefits enrollment, education, and communication; manage plan changes.  Administer COBRA coverage, health plan compliance, and employee welfare programs.  Track and optimize benefits cost