# People operations manager

**Company:** [Writer](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/writer)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** People Ops
**Salary:** $158k – $185k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** HRIS, people analytics, employment law, hr compliance, Project Management, Process Design, Automation, AI Tools, shrm-cp, phr
**Posted:** 2026-07-30

> People Operations Manager responsible for designing and improving employee lifecycle processes, HRIS systems, compliance, analytics, automation with AI, and cross-functional workflows at a high-growth AI company. Requires 7+ years in HR/people ops, systems thinking, and strong project management.

## Job Description

## What you’ll do
- Lead and continuously improve all stages of the employee lifecycle: pre-boarding, onboarding, role changes, and offboarding.
- Define, document, and improve people operations processes and best practices.
- Lead people team initiatives from scoping through execution: company events, employee experience programs, policy rollouts, system implementations, and organizational change management.
- Lead and implement automation efforts using WRITER's own AI platform — identifying opportunities to streamline processes and connect our people tools into more efficient workflows.
- Administer and optimize our HRIS and people tooling. Build and maintain operational dashboards to surface key people metrics.
- Manage compliance posture across federal, state, and local employment regulations.
- Lead internal audits, maintain accurate employee records, update our employee handbook, and develop training and communications to keep the organization aligned with legal and regulatory standards.
- Partner with employees and legal counsel to manage visa processing and global mobility cases with accuracy and care.
- Navigate sensitive employee relations matters with sound judgment, empathy, and professionalism.
- Work closely with recruiting, finance, legal, IT, and compliance to design efficient cross-functional workflows.

## What you need
- 7+ years of experience in human resources, people operations, or a closely related operational role — ideally at a high-growth technology company.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement processes from scratch, not just inherit and maintain them.
- Strong project management skills: you're organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- A systems-thinking mindset — you naturally map workflows, look for automation opportunities, and build for scale.
- Experience with people analytics: building dashboards, tracking trends, and using data to inform strategy.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and a track record of improving HR operational systems.
- Deep knowledge of employment law and HR compliance across federal, state, and local regulations.
- High emotional and social intelligence — you build genuine relationships across all levels and functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; you're a clear, confident presenter.

## Even better if…
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR/SPHR certification.
- Track record of using AI and automation tools to significantly improve people ops workflow efficiency and employee experience.
- Experience building databases or improving HR operational infrastructure.

## Benefits & perks (US Full-time employees)
- Generous PTO, plus company holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid parental leave for all parents (16 weeks).
- Fertility and family planning support.
- Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri.
- Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options.
- Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution.
- Annual work-life stipends for: Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.; Learning and development stipend.
- Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites.
- Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k.

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