People Operations Manager

People Operations Manager - Confidential High-Growth AI Company - Fully OnsiteA rapidly scaling, venture-backed AI company serving top-tier financial institutions is hiring its first dedicated People Operations leader. The business is at an inflection point, with a strong product-market fit and accelerating headcount growth. This role will build the operational backbone of the People function.This is not a maintenance HR role. It is a hands-on build role designed for someone who has operated inside a high-growth environment and understands how to design structure amid scale.Competitive base salary + equity and benefits/perks + amazing culture and brand new officesThe MandateYou will design and run the core people infrastructure across the employee lifecycle. This includes building repeatable processes, implementing tracking systems, and ensuring compliance across domestic and international teams. The company operates lean. This role requires someone comfortable executing independently while collaborating closely with leadership. You will report into the Head of People.Core ResponsibilitiesPeople Infrastructure & Process DesignBuild and formalize onboarding frameworks that scale with headcount growthCreate structured performance review cycles and supporting documentationDevelop compensation tracking systems and reporting frameworksImplement and maintain internal tracker sheets for headcount planning, role changes, and workforce analyticsEstablish clean, auditable workflows for promotions, transfers, and exitsEvaluate and optimize People systems (current environment includes a PEO-based stack)Compliance & OperationsOversee domestic and international background checksEnsure employment compliance across multiple jurisdictionsMaintain accurate employee documentation and recordsPartner with Finance on compensation updates and payroll inputsSupport benefits administration through external providersManager & Team EnablementServe as a resource for managers on performance conversations and process consistencyBuild practical templates and guides to standardize management practicesSupport engagement initiatives and internal communicationsCross-Functional PartnershipCollaborate with Legal, Finance, Recruiting, and executive leadership on workforce planning and operational initiativesLead ad hoc operational projects related to scaling the organizationProfile5–10 years of experience in People Operations or HR OperationsBachelor's degree requiredExperience inside a startup or scale-up environment undergoing rapid growthDemonstrated success building processes from scratch, not just maintaining themComfortable operating within a lean team structureExperience supporting international employees and multi-jurisdiction complianceStrong project management capability; able to run initiatives end-to-endExperience with modern HR systems (Rippling or similar strongly preferred)Highly detail-oriented with strong discretionOperationally minded and execution-drivenPlease submit your resume to be considered for this opportunity!You can use to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.