Senior People Operations Manager

We're seeking an experienced People Operations Manager to build and scale the people infrastructure behind one of the fastest-growing AI companies in the world. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth startup at a pivotal stage and play a critical role in shaping the employee experience, operational excellence, and organizational foundation that enables rapid scale.

Reporting directly to the executive team, you'll own the operational backbone of the People function—designing systems, processes, and programs that support a global workforce while helping maintain a high-performance, ambitious culture.

What You'll Do

People Operations & Infrastructure

• Own and optimize HR systems, including HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and employee data infrastructure
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, promotions, transfers, and performance review processes
• Build scalable policies, procedures, and operational frameworks that support company growth
• Develop reporting and analytics around headcount, retention, performance, attrition, and workforce planning

Compliance & Global Workforce Support

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions

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• Partner with Legal and Finance on international employment, payroll, immigration, and compliance matters
• Manage employment documentation, policies, and internal compliance processes
• Support a growing international workforce, including teams across global regions

People Partnership & Employee Experience

• Oversee benefits administration and partner with external vendors to deliver a best-in-class employee experience
• Partner with leaders on performance management, organizational design, and workforce planning
• Serve as a trusted resource for employee relations matters
• Help build and evolve a world-class People organization as the company scales

What We're Looking For

• 4–7 years of experience in People Operations, HR, or related operational roles within high-growth technology companies
• Experience supporting international employees and distributed workforces
• Strong understanding of HR operations, employment compliance, and people systems
• Highly organized and systems-oriented with a passion for building scalable processes
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and creating structure in fast-moving environments
• Exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive employee matters
• Strong partnership and communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization
• Thrives in high-performance cultures and enjoys taking ownership of complex operational challenges

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000 – $160,000

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• Significant equity opportunity
• Annual performance bonus
• $15,000 relocation bonus for Bay Area moves
• $10,000 proximity bonus for employees living near the office
• $1,500 monthly meal stipend
• Complimentary Equinox membership
• Monthly laundry and wellness reimbursements
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match

If you're excited about building the systems, processes, and people infrastructure that power exceptional companies—and want to have an outsized impact in a fast-paced AI environment—we'd love to hear from you.