Human Resources Manager
Builds HR function from scratch in a startup, owning operations, recruiting lifecycle, and employee experience. Requires hands-on startup HR experience in a fast-paced, fully in-office environment.
About the job
What You’ll Own (In Priority Order)
1. HR Operations (Core Foundation)
- Own all day-to-day HR operations: onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination, employee lifecycle
- Build policies, processes, and internal structure from the ground up
- Support in-office operations (employee experience, coordination, logistics, facilities touchpoints)
2. Recruiting Function Oversight
- Oversee the full recruiting lifecycle (sourcing → scheduling → offers)
- Manage internal or external recruiting resources (agencies, sourcers, etc.)
- Improve hiring quality and efficiency (less reliance on low-quality agency volume)
3. Culture & Employee Experience
- Continuously gather feedback from employees and leadership
- Identify what’s working vs not—and implement improvements quickly
- Help define and reinforce culture through hiring and day-to-day operations
What We’re Looking For
- Experience owning HR in a startup or high-growth environment
- Strong operator mindset—you’re comfortable doing the work, not just delegating
- Experience across HR ops + recruiting + employee experience
- Comfortable working in-office, highly collaborative environment (5 days/week)
- Ability to move fast, handle ambiguity, and manage multiple priorities
More Details
The base salary for this role is between $160-210k. When determining compensation, a number of factors will be considered: skills, experience, job scope, location, and competitive compensation market data.
Status: Full-Time
Type: In-Office
Location: Cupertino, CA
Department: People
Reports to: COO
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible PTO
- Support for personal development
Skills
Hr Operations, Onboarding, Offboarding, Payroll, Recruiting, Sourcing, Applicant Tracking Systems, Employee Engagement, Policy Development, Startup Hr
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