People & Talent Project Manager SaaS Startup San Francisco (Onsite)

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THE GIST:

Our client a Bay Area based SaaS startup with global reach is seeking a People & Talent Project Manager to join their People team in San Francisco. Youll own the operating rhythm for the People function by driving strategic initiatives ensuring key programs execute flawlessly and building scalable systems that enable a lean high-performing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys creating structure improving processes and leveraging AI to make teams more effective!

THE NITTY GRITTY:

• Own the operating cadence for the People team including OKRs planning cycles project roadmaps cross-functional dependencies and executive reporting.
• Drive key People initiatives from planning through execution ensuring projects remain on track and focused on measurable outcomes.
• Manage company learning and development programs designing engaging learning experiences with a strong emphasis on AI adoption and capability building.
• Lead the execution of performance management cycles ensuring timelines communications deliverables and stakeholder coordination are completed seamlessly.
• Oversee employee engagement initiatives from survey planning through action planning and follow-up partnering with leaders to turn feedback into meaningful improvements.
• Build scalable systems and workflows that automate manual work and improve operational efficiency across the People function.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI tools and automation to streamline processes reporting and team operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with leaders throughout the organization to keep initiatives aligned prioritized and moving forward.
• Surface risks early remove roadblocks and create accountability across complex cross-functional projects.

THE ESSENTIALS:

• 3 years of experience in People Operations Talent Operations and/or HR Operations
• Experience working at a tech startup or high-growth tech company required
• A highly organized project manager who excels at balancing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Curious about emerging AI technologies and excited to apply them to improve workflows and team effectiveness
• Experience with modern HR technology platforms such as Ashby Workday Greenhouse or employee engagement tools preferred
• Comfortable owning ambiguity and creating structure where none exists.
• Passionate about building scalable systems rather than relying on manual processes
• Naturally collaborative with excellent communication skills
• Analytical proactive and driven by measurable outcomes rather than simply completing tasks
• Thrives in fast-paced evolving environments where ownership and initiative are highly valued

THE CHERRY ON TOP:

• Play a central role in driving strategic initiatives & improving operational excellence
• Join a scaling & high-performance team!

LOCATION: San Francisco CA (Onsite)

COMPENSATION: $140k to 155k base salary equity benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills experience and expertise)

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