People Operations Lead

tl;dr We're hiring a People Ops Lead to own onboarding, employee experience, and everything that makes Agave a place people genuinely want to show up. You'll work directly with our CEO, Tom, and our Operations Lead, Nicole, as we 2x our team over the next year. Why are we hiring this role? Our team is growing fast, and we need someone to build the people infrastructure that lets us scale without losing what makes Agave special. This is a broad, hands‑on role with a lot of room to grow. You’ll work closely with our CEO, Tom, and our first ops hire, Nicole. Responsibilities People ops: own employee onboarding processes to ensure smooth, consistent experiences serve as a trusted point of contact for employee questions related to policies, benefits, and payroll logistics help build scalable processes for performance, feedback, and career development Project management (ad hoc) : spearhead projects related to our people ex: understand and file time‑sensitive immigration paperwork for international employees ex: plan a quarterly team off‑site in Tahoe, managing lodging, food, and team activities Office Management: coordinate snack & catering delivery for the team coordinate & plan engaging team events on a recurring cadence, like team dinners work with outside vendors to ensure the office to ensure the office is fully functional and well‑maintained help create a workplace environment where people genuinely enjoy showing up and doing great work Requirements Who you are: graduate from a top university (e.g. Stanford, Berkeley, Princeton, MIT, etc.) with a strong academic record 2+ years of experience working in startups in people ops roles, where you’ve had to wear many different hats hungry to learn, resourceful, and excited to get hands‑on experience at a fast‑growing startup comfortable wearing many hats and figuring things out quickly with limited direction Must have: curiosity, hustle, and ability to figure things out quickly excellent written and verbal communication skills detail‑orientation and organizational skills comfortable operating independently and efficiently, with little upfront guidance desire to learn, experiment, and use data to iterate to better decisions Nice to have: prior experience in recruiting, operations, or leadership roles interest in startups, entrepreneurship, or building things from the ground up Benefits Healthcare : we cover 90% of your healthcare costs with several plan options. 401k : we match 100% of your contributions, up to 4% of annual salary. Relocation : sizable relocation bonus for folks currently located outside of the Bay Area. Gym : on‑site gym with Peloton, squat rack, Tempo, Yoga setup, and more. Visa : we sponsor Visas (H1B, TN, etc.) for candidates who are a good fit! Performance Bonuses : we offer annual performance bonuses when we hit company growth goals, which are a % of your base salary. These are large, meaningful rewards that scale with the amount we grow in a particular year. Relocation : sizable relocation bonus for folks currently located outside of the Bay Area, and a bonus for anyone (even within the Bay Area) who moves within a 15‑minute walk of our office. Commuter benefits : employees can make pre‑tax contributions toward commuting costs, and we’ll cover the full cost of a Muni pass for those using public transit. In-Person We've built Agave in‑person since day 1, and will maintain an in‑person culture in San Francisco going forward. We form tighter bonds, build a stronger culture, and move faster since we’re all working from one location. Our office is at 101 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, right near Salesforce Park, coffee shops & restaurants, and a bustling downtown. We believe building in‑person is a huge strategic advantage, and we hope you’ll join us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Agave