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OrkesOrkesSanta Clara, CA

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.

160k – 210k
On-sitePeople Ops

About the role

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 OperationsOnboardingOffboardingPayrollRecruitingSourcingApplicant Tracking SystemsEmployee EngagementPolicy DevelopmentStartup Hr

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