HR / People Lead
$180k - $250kInferact
Overview
Inferact's mission is to grow vLLM as the world's AI inference engine and accelerate AI progress by making inference cheaper and faster. Founded by the creators and core maintainers of vLLM, we sit at the intersection of models and hardware, a position that took years to build.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, high-ownership HR / People Lead to own, design, and scale our People Operations and HR infrastructure as we expand. In this key role, you will bridge the critical handoff from talent acquisition to employee onboarding and serve as the core operational owner for the entire employee lifecycle.
You will work directly with leadership, finance, and engineering teams to manage HR operations end-to-end—spanning onboarding workflows, employee relations, payroll, benefits, compliance, and immigration/visa filings. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic HR experience from scaling tech companies and the scrappy, hands-on execution needed in an early-stage startup environment.
Skills and Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
4+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner, People Specialist, or People Operations lead in fast-paced tech environments.
Proven hands-on experience managing core HR infrastructure: onboarding, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.
Direct experience utilizing modern startup tools and platforms, including PEO, payroll, benefits, ATS, etc.
Experience managing immigration and visa workflows in coordination with external legal counsel.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building trust across founders, employees, and external vendors.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience spanning both high-growth startups and established tech companies.
Demonstrated ability to operate as a sole IC or strategic lead in a fast-moving 0-to-1 environment.
Familiarity with cross-border HR logistics, international PEO structures, or working with APAC HR partners.
Logistics
Location: San Francisco, CA (On-site / Hybrid).
Compensation: $180,000 – $250,000 base salary based on experience and background, plus meaningful startup equity.
Benefits: Generous health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, alongside a 401(k) company match.
- ...About Fluidstack We exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice...SuggestedLocal areaRelocationVisa sponsorship
FluidStack
San Francisco, CA5 days ago $103k - $128k
...the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career.People Team at BrexThe People team builds and sustains the culture that... ...year of fully remote work!What You’ll DoAs our People Programs Lead, you will be the face of employee onboarding, owning the entire...SuggestedRotational programWork at officeRemote workWork from homeBrex
San Francisco, CA4 days ago$158.3k - $195.24k
...handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams... ...nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve. All full-time employees receive competitive base pay...SuggestedFull timeWork at officeLocal area2 days per week3 days per weekMonograph
San Francisco, CA4 days ago$25 per hour
A leading education institution is looking for a People Success Project Manager Intern for a 10-week summer internship in San Francisco. This role will provide... ...experience in project coordination within a dynamic HR environment. Candidates must be rising Juniors or Seniors...SuggestedInternshipSummer internshipRemote work- ...About the Role: Hiring its first dedicated HR professional to own and strengthen core HR... ...there is appetite to expand into broader people initiatives such as culture, manager enablement... ...closely with Finance — and sometimes lead — on payroll accuracy and compliance Build...SuggestedFull timeWork at officeImmediate startVisa sponsorship
Thomas Talent Network
San Francisco, CA5 days ago $160k - $185k
...Founding Senior HR Generalist / People Operations Lead HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned Founding Senior HR Generalist / People Operations Lead to join one of our valued client partners. This full-time opportunity is designed for an experienced HR...Full timeVisa sponsorshipHirenow Staffing Inc
San Francisco, CA3 days ago- ...someone to build the engine behind it: the HR processes, playbooks, and systems that can... ..., work cases that actually matter to people's lives, and watch the things you build become... ...so that nothing falls through the cracks. Lead benefits operations and administration ,...
- Heirloom is seeking a senior HR professional to scale people operations across the full employee lifecycle, compliance, culture, and internal communications. You will take initiative, work independently, and drive improvements as the company scales. The role requires 7+...
- Join to apply for the People Operations Lead role at Botrista, Inc. At Botrista, we are revolutionizing beverage culture with intuitive, Nature-... ...we grow. This individual is primarily responsible for daily HR generalist duties. The ideal candidate is a builder who thrives...Local area
- ...year and partnering with hundreds of companies, from leading AI teams like Harvey, Vanta, and Scale, to... ...Capital. The Opportunity We're looking for our first People Operations Generalist to build and scale the HR function from the ground up. You'll partner closely...H1bWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hours
- Reducto is the agentic document platform for leading AI teams who demand enterprise performance at scale. We provide... .... The Opportunity We’re looking for our first People Operations Generalist to help build the HR function from the ground up. You’ll partner directly...H1bWork at officeFlexible hours
$140k - $160k
...Office Hours is an on-demand expert network that connects leading organizations with trusted experts across various... ...knowledge economy. About The Role We're hiring our first People Operations Lead to own HR operations at Office Hours. This includes all of the programs...Full timeWork at officeRemote work- Position Overview You'll own the day-to-day operations that keep Mach9 running: people, workplace, IT, internal systems, and the infrastructure that lets a fast-growing team scale without losing rigor. Reporting to the Head of Business Operations and Finance, you'll be...Work at office
- ...and benefit from it. Tens of millions of people use Arena each month to evaluate how frontier... ..., and human-centered evaluations in AI. Leading AI labs, enterprises, and independent... ...People Operations Lead to design and scale HR programs, including onboarding, performance...Permanent employmentWork at office
- ...processing over 40,000 tickets daily. As the company scales toward 100+ employees, they are looking for a Founding Senior HR Generalist / People Operations Lead . This is a true "greenfield" opportunity. Currently, HR functions are handled by the CEO; you will be the first...
- Arena in San Francisco is seeking an experienced People Operations Lead to design and scale HR programs that support the company's growth. This role involves close collaboration with leadership to create effective systems for onboarding, performance management, and employee...
- Arena Intelligence, Inc. is hiring a People Operations Lead in San Francisco, California. The role involves designing and scaling HR programs such as onboarding, performance management, and compensation, while advising leadership on organizational design and employee relations...
$147k - $225k
...— payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their... ...building a workplace that reflects the people we serve. All full-time employees... ...looking for a strategic and execution-oriented Lead, Process Transformation to lead the evolution...Full timeWork at officeLocal area2 days per week3 days per week$140k - $175k
Foundry Robotics seeks a hands-on People Operations lead to own onboarding, HRIS, payroll, benefits, leave, immigration, and multi-state compliance for salaried staff and a shift-based shop floor. You will run Rippling as the system of record, automate recurring workflows...Shift work- Alumis Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, People & Culture Operations in South San Francisco to lead HR operations, HRIS integrity, onboarding/offboarding, and annual rewards processes. You will partner with Total Rewards, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition to scale...
$170.25k - $211.2k
Join to apply for the People Partner Lead role at Form Energy. This range is provided by Form Energy. Your actual pay will be based on your skills... ..., career pathing, and succession planning. Partner with HR leadership to identify new program needs. Site and Culture Leadership...Full timeWork at office- An innovative energy technology company in Berkeley, CA seeks a People Partner Lead to guide HR strategies for their Product Engineering teams. Ideal candidates have extensive HR experience in fast-paced environments and are skilled in organizational transformations. The...
$140k - $175k
...focused on deploying advanced assembly and production capability for leading robotics companies and national-security-critical hardware.... .... The Role Recruiting is a leaky bucket if the thing we hire people into does not hold them. Filling the top of the funnel is...Hourly payFull timeContract workWork at officeShift work- Foundry Robotics in Emeryville, CA is seeking a hands-on Senior People Operations leader to design and automate HR processes using Rippling and AI tools. This role covers onboarding, HRIS, payroll, benefits, leave, immigration, and multi-state compliance for salaried staff...Hourly pay
- Zipline is scaling rapidly and seeks a People Partner who will work with SG&A leaders to strengthen teams, coach managers, and drive organizational effectiveness. This isn’t a traditional HR role; you’ll influence people decisions and help Zipline navigate growth. As a...
- Breeze Bio, Inc. is seeking a full-time Senior Manager of People Operations to build and run the HR function end-to-end at our Brisbane, CA headquarters.... ..., compliance, and employee relations, with a clear path to lead a People team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Breeze Bio, Inc.Full time
- Alumis Inc. in South San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Senior Manager, People & Culture Operations to establish and maintain HR operations, manage HRIS input, onboarding and offboarding, and drive process excellence across the function. Reporting to the Senior Director,...
- ...million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions... ...our principles, drive innovation, and lead with empathy and effectiveness in a rapidly... ...comprehensive needs assessments in partnership with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to...Permanent employmentFull timeContract workWork at officeLocal areaRemote work2 days per week
DocuSign
San Francisco, CA7 hours ago $300k - $321k
...growth. This role As PayJoy’s ML Platform Director, you will lead a team of very talented Machine Learning Engineers and Software... ...Employment Opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion...StartX
San Francisco, CA3 days ago$120k - $150k
...campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is the leading senior services organization in Northern California. Our... ...relations fundamentals, and leadership effectiveness. Partner with HR and operational leaders to support talent development, career...Full timeTemporary workMonday to FridayShift workWeekday workSan Francisco Campus for Jewish Living
San Francisco, CA3 days ago
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to HR / People Lead. Be the first to apply!
