Program Manager - People Operations
Manages employee lifecycle programs from onboarding to offboarding, optimizes processes and documentation for scaling, owns HR policy compliance, and analyzes people data to drive improvements. Requires 5+ years in people ops or HR with strong program management.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize the complete employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding, treating each stage as part of a cohesive program
- Build and maintain documentation systems, process workflows, and program frameworks that scale with the company's growth
- Design, implement, and scale employee programs that ensure consistent, high-quality experiences across teams and locations
- Own HR policy development, interpretation, and compliance, including labor and employment law requirements that impact day-to-day operations
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, internal applications and Engineering teams to ensure people programs align with business objectives and regulatory requirements
- Analyze people operations data and metrics to identify trends, pain points, and opportunities for program improvements
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in people operations, HR generalist, or people program management roles with demonstrated stakeholder management experience
- Strong program management background with ability to design and optimize processes, integrate feedback, and communicate outcomes across all levels
- Solid understanding of HR policies, labor and employment law, and compliance requirements
- Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to drive program improvements and decision-making
- Proven track record of building scalable processes and documentation that support organizational growth
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in high-growth technology companies, particularly in automotive or autonomous vehicle industries
- Direct involvement in scaling startups from early-stage to larger organizational structures
- Experience with HRIS systems and people analytics tools
- Background in change management or organizational development
- Experience working with large datasets
Compensation
- Base salary range: $115,000 - $183,000 USD annually
- Equity, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, paid time off
Skills
HRIS, People Analytics, Hr Policies, Labor Law, Employment Compliance, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Change Management
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