Join Cognition to build and run core HR functions and support global mobility in a fast-growing AI startup.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 10 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 10 hours ago
What you'll build
- Build HR processes, playbooks, and systems
- Support global mobility and international expansion
- Manage US immigration end to end
- Drive process design and continuous improvement
- Jump into high-priority People and business projects
Must have
- 3+ years in people operations or HR at a fast-growing startup or tech company
- Solid generalist foundation across core HR
- Practical experience managing US immigration cases
AI in the day-to-day
We are building AI that can reason on real-world tasks.
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the individual will develop and implement HR processes and systems to support Cognition's rapid growth, focusing on areas such as onboarding, benefits, and employee relations. Key skills include a solid foundation in HR practices and practical experience with US immigration cases, particularly visa sponsorship and green card processes. This position is ideal for someone with at least three years of experience in people operations within a fast-paced startup environment. The role offers the chance to contribute significantly to the company's foundational HR functions as it expands into new markets.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 21, 2026. Last confirmed on Cognition's careers page September 21, 2026.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this People Operations role.
- Does Cognition sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Cognition targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this People Operations role at Cognition.
From the original posting
About the Role
We're growing fast and bringing in world-class talent from around the globe, and we're doing it differently than most. That kind of momentum doesn't run itself. We're hiring someone to build the engine behind it: the HR processes, playbooks, and systems that can scale as fast as we do. This is a rare chance to own real scope early. You'll help build and run our core HR functions from the ground up, including onboarding, benefits, compensation, compliance, and employee relations. You'll also own our immigration program end to end. Along the way you'll solve hard problems, work cases that actually matter to people's lives, and watch the things you build become how the company runs.
In this role you will:
Support global mobility and international expansion, helping evaluate and operationalize employee moves across countries and building the People infrastructure required as Cognition enters new markets.
Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees navigating immigration, including visa sponsorship, renewals, status changes, travel considerations, and other immigration-related questions; manage US immigration end to end (H-1B, O-1, PERM, green cards) in close coordination with outside counsel.
Drive process design and continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle, identifying opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve how the People team operates.
Bring an operational lens to business decisions, surfacing risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs early and helping leaders navigate complex People situations with strong judgment.
Jump into high-priority People and business projects as needed. We are a lean team operating in a rapidly evolving company, so the scope of this role will continue to expand alongside Cognition.
Requirements for this role:
3+ years in people operations or HR at a fast-growing startup or tech company
Solid generalist foundation across core HR: onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, employee relations, and policy
Practical experience managing US immigration cases (H-1B, O-1, PERM, green cards), including direct coordination with outside counsel
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