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People Operations Manager

Career Group
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026

People Operations Manager

Join a team shaping the future of work at the cutting edge of AI development. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to power the human intelligence behind the world’s most advanced models—and we’re building a high-performance organization to match that ambition.

We’re looking for a People Operations Manager to own and scale the operational backbone of our global people function. This is a high-impact role combining strategic HR leadership with hands-on execution across systems, compliance, and employee experience.


What You’ll Do

  • Build & scale HR infrastructure: Own and optimize HR systems including HRIS, payroll, benefits, and internal data processes
  • Manage the full employee lifecycle: Oversee onboarding, offboarding, promotions, role changes, and performance cycles
  • Design scalable processes: Create policies and procedures that support rapid growth while maintaining a strong culture
  • Drive reporting & insights: Track headcount, retention, performance, and workforce planning
  • Ensure global compliance: Partner with legal and finance to manage international employment, payroll, and immigration requirements

Additional Impact

  • Oversee benefits programs and vendor relationships
  • Partner with leadership on org design, planning, and performance management
  • Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee relations

What We’re Looking For

  • 4–7 years in People Ops, HR, or similar roles in fast-paced, high-growth tech environments
  • Experience supporting international teams
  • Strong knowledge of HR operations and employment compliance
  • Systems thinker who enjoys building scalable processes
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity with multiple priorities
  • High integrity and discretion with sensitive information
  • Confident partner to leadership with strong ownership mindset

Compensation & Perks

  • Base salary: $140K–$160K equity performance bonus
  • $15K relocation bonus (Bay Area)
  • $10K housing bonus (within close proximity to office)
  • $1.5K/month meal stipend
  • Free premium gym membership
  • Monthly wellness & lifestyle reimbursements
  • Full health, dental, vision 401(k) match

Work Environment

  • In-person, five days a week
  • Offices in San Francisco, New York City, and London
  • Work alongside top researchers, operators, and AI innovators shaping the future of intelligent systems

If you’re excited about building the infrastructure behind a world-class team—and want to operate at the intersection of people, systems, and cutting-edge technology—this role is for you.

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000

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