People Operations Manager (San Francisco)
People Operations ManagerJoin 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 DoBuild & scale HR infrastructure: Own and optimize HR systems including HRIS, payroll, benefits, and internal data processesManage the full employee lifecycle: Oversee onboarding, offboarding, promotions, role changes, and performance cyclesDesign scalable processes: Create policies and procedures that support rapid growth while maintaining a strong cultureDrive reporting & insights: Track headcount, retention, performance, and workforce planningEnsure global compliance: Partner with legal and finance to manage international employment, payroll, and immigration requirementsAdditional ImpactOversee benefits programs and vendor relationshipsPartner with leadership on org design, planning, and performance managementServe as a trusted point of contact for employee relationsWhat We're Looking For4–7 years in People Ops, HR, or similar roles in fast-paced, high-growth tech environmentsExperience supporting international teamsStrong knowledge of HR operations and employment complianceSystems thinker who enjoys building scalable processesComfortable operating in ambiguity with multiple prioritiesHigh integrity and discretion with sensitive informationConfident partner to leadership with strong ownership mindsetCompensation & PerksBase salary: $140K–$160K + equity + performance bonus$15K relocation bonus (Bay Area)$10K housing bonus (within close proximity to office)$1.5K/month meal stipendFree premium gym membershipMonthly wellness & lifestyle reimbursementsFull health, dental, vision + 401(k) matchWork EnvironmentIn-person, five days a weekOffices in San Francisco, New York City, and LondonWork alongside top researchers, operators, and AI innovators shaping the future of intelligent systemsIf 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.