# Program Manager - People Operations
**Company:** [Applied Intuition](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/applied-intuition)
**Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
**Salary:** $115K-$183K
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** HRIS, People Analytics, Hr Policies, Labor Law, Employment Compliance, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Change Management
**Posted:** 2026-04-21
> 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.
## Job Description
## 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
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