People Operations Manager building HR infrastructure, talent programs, and culture for a fast-growing AI startup scaling from 40 to 80 employees. Owns full employee lifecycle, compliance, immigration, and engagement initiatives in a high-ambiguity environment.
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On-site5+ YOEPeople Ops
About the role
People Strategy & Operations
Build and maintain the People Ops infrastructure — optimizing systems, data integrity, and processes for efficiency and scale
Partner with leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management
Use people analytics and insights to inform strategic decisions and measure organizational health
Ensure HR compliance and documentation across multiple states and global jurisdictions
Talent Lifecycle Management
Lead the end-to-end employee lifecycle — from seamless, high-touch onboarding to performance management, mobility, and offboarding
Manage performance cycles, including goal-setting frameworks (OKRs/KPIs), calibrations, and reviews
Oversee benefits, compensation, and wellness programs, benchmarking regularly to ensure competitiveness
Employee Experience & Engagement
Design and execute programs that foster connection, growth, and long-term retention
Partner with the Admin team to bring the culture to life through company events, celebrations, and recognition programs
Champion culture of ownership, curiosity, and excellence
Immigration & Global Mobility
Manage immigration and sponsorship processes (H-1B, O-1, STEM OPT, TN, Green Card)
Support international employees through documentation, onboarding, and relocation logistics
Maintain accurate records and proactively manage renewals and compliance across jurisdictions
Requirements
5–8+ years of People Operations or HR experience in a fast-scaling tech company (Series A–C), including 2+ years in a leadership or management role
Proven ability to build structure from scratch while staying hands-on
Knowledge of global employment law, compliance, and HR systems
Experience managing benefits, compensation, and immigration processes
Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence at all levels
Systems-oriented, resourceful mindset with comfort in high-velocity, high-ambiguity environments
Player-coach mentality — strategic enough to architect for scale and tactical enough to be hands-on
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