Chief Operating Officer

Notix.Games is looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and scale our internal operations, people strategy, and support functions as the company continues its growth in the gaming and gamedev space.

In this role, you will be responsible for building strong, scalable operational and HR systems, ensuring compliance in a regulated environment, and enabling the company to grow sustainably across teams, functions, and jurisdictions. This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution and has a direct impact on business performance, organizational health, and long-term scalability.

Apply Today and Benefit From

• Direct executive impact: You will work closely with the CEO and leadership team, influencing company strategy, organizational design, and key business decisions.
• Scaling a fast-growing product company: Be at the center of growth: organizational scaling, workforce planning, process design, and operational maturity.
• International & regulated environment: Operate within a multi-entity structure, international teams, and a compliance-driven gaming ecosystem.
• High autonomy & ownership: This role comes with real decision-making authority, ownership of key functions, and trust at the executive level.
• Professional growth at executive level: Shape complex systems, lead transformation initiatives, and build best-in-class people and operations practices.
• Transparent Hiring: Our process is fair, structured, and focused on finding leaders who combine strategic thinking with strong execution.

What You’ll Be Doing

People & HR Strategy

• Define and execute the company’s HR and people strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning.
• Ensure strong alignment between company culture, values, and people operations during growth and change.
• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on organizational effectiveness and performance optimization.

Talent Acquisition & Retention

• Oversee recruitment strategy and hiring processes for current and future business needs.
• Build and strengthen the employer brand in collaboration with leadership and recruitment teams.
• Improve quality of hire, onboarding effectiveness, and long-term retention.
• Analyze attrition and engagement data, addressing root causes proactively.

Employee Lifecycle & Engagement

• Ensure a structured and positive employee journey: onboarding, probation, development, and offboarding.
• Drive performance ramp-up, feedback cycles, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Partner with managers on employee relations, development plans, and performance challenges.

Operations & Process Excellence

• Audit, design, and optimize HR and operational processes to ensure scalability and efficiency.
• Standardize workflows, introduce automation, and define clear KPIs.
• Build a data-driven approach to operations and people decisions through dashboards and analytics.

Compliance, Risk & Intercompany Coordination

• Ensure compliance with employment law, regulatory requirements, and client standards.
• Align internal policies and procedures with group-level and intercompany frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate operational and legal risks in cooperation with legal and compliance teams.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.

Office & Administrative Operations

• Oversee office management and administrative functions, ensuring a productive and compliant work environment.
• Manage vendors, contractors, budgets, and operational logistics.

Your Expertise

Education & Certifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Psychology, or a related field.
• Professional certification required: SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, or CIPD.

Experience

• 5–8+ years in senior HR and/or operational leadership roles.
• Proven experience scaling teams and processes in fast-growing or multi-entity companies.
• Strong background in organizational design, workforce planning, and process optimization.
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
• Track record of partnering with executive leadership and leading cross-functional teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to handle complex, sensitive situations.
• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Solid understanding of HR systems, operational tools, and performance metrics.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and compliance (Cyprus or EU experience is a strong advantage).

Languages

• English — fluent (written and spoken).

Nice To Have

• MBA or postgraduate education in operations or management.
• Experience in gaming, gamedev, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience managing change during periods of rapid growth or transformation.
• Knowledge of ISO standards (e.g. ISO 27001).

Extras

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible hours.
• 4 extra personal days off per year.
• Training, workshops, and opportunities to attend international conferences.