People Systems & Programs Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Take charge of enhancing People Operations processes encompassing recruiting, onboarding, employee lifecycle management, and offboarding.

• Oversee and optimize HRIS, ATS, and associated People systems.

• Collaborate with recruiting teams to refine hiring operations and candidate workflows.

• Develop scalable reports and dashboards for recruiting and people metrics.

• Promote process automation and operational efficiency throughout People functions.

• Ensure the integrity of data, compliance, and accurate management of employee records.

• Assist in compensation, benefits, and headcount planning operations.

• Generate documentation, workflows, and standard operating procedures for People processes.

• Collaborate across departments with Finance, Legal, IT, and business leaders.

• Assess and implement new People tools and systems as the organization grows.

• Enhance employee and candidate experiences through operational excellence and deliberate systems design.

• Design, execute, and oversee scalable people programs and operational initiatives across the employee lifecycle.

• Build and lead a high-performing People Operations team over time.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7-10+ years of experience in People Operations, Recruiting Operations, HR Systems, or related fields.

• Strong background in managing HRIS and ATS platforms (e.g., Rippling, Workday, BambooHR, Ashby, Greenhouse, Lever).

• Demonstrated ability to establish and scale People processes in high-growth or startup settings.

• Experience in supporting both recruiting operations and broader HR functions.

• Strong analytical capabilities with experience in creating reports, dashboards, and operational metrics.

• Keen attention to detail with robust project management and organizational abilities.

• Experience in driving process enhancements and workflow automation.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to merge strategic thinking with practical execution.

• Previous people management experience, including team building or leadership roles.

• Strong ownership mentality and comfort in navigating ambiguous environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Offers Equity