Founding Senior HR Generalist / People Operations Lead
Career Launch
ABOUT CAREER LAUNCH Career Launch is hiring for this role and related opportunities. We review candidate profiles across active roles and use resumes/profiles to understand which backgrounds may be a fit. THE ROLE As a Founding Senior HR Generalist / People Operations Lead, you may work on projects that require strong execution, communication, analytical judgment, and the ability to move quickly in ambiguous environments. This posting is intended for candidates who want to be considered for this role type and closely related opportunities. WHAT YOU MAY WORK ON Own projects, workflows, research, execution, or stakeholder-facing work related to the role. Turn messy information into clear next steps, concise updates, and practical recommendations. Collaborate across product, operations, growth, strategy, technical, or customer-facing teams depending on the role. Build evidence of your skills through resume/profile context that helps recruiting teams evaluate fit. WHO THIS IS FOR This is a strong fit for candidates who are actively exploring new roles and want their resume reviewed for relevant Career Launch opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Career Launch
$160k - $185k
...enterprise standard for AI-powered automation. Founded 2024 · 11–50 people (Series A) · Industry: AI Tools The Role The client is hiring its first dedicated HR professional to own and strengthen core HR operations as the company scales. The role is hands-on and...SeniorFull time$160k - $185k
...Job Description Job Description Founding Senior HR Generalist / People Operations Lead Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner) HireNow Snapshot HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned Founding Senior HR Generalist / People Operations Lead...SeniorFull timeVisa sponsorship$160k - $185k
Giga — Founding Senior HR Generalist / People Operations Lead Type: Full-time | On‑site | San Francisco, CA (Dogpatch, 5 days/week) Compensation: $160,000-$185,000 + Competitive Equity Hiring count: 1 Visa sponsorship: None available Reports to: Not specified on role page...SeniorFull timeWork at officeVisa sponsorship- ...Client is hiring its first dedicated HR professional to own and strengthen core HR operations as the company continues to grow.... ...appetite to expand into broader people initiatives such as culture,... ...Finance, and sometimes take the lead, on payroll accuracy and compliance...SeniorWork at officeImmediate start
$160k - $185k
...rising AI infrastructure companies in the market. The team operates with high velocity, strong technical depth, and an... ...the Role: Our client is hiring its first dedicated HR professional to build and own the People function as the company enters its next stage of growth...SeniorFull timeImmediate startVisa sponsorship- HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner) seeks a Founding Senior HR Generalist / People Operations Lead in San Francisco's Dogpatch. This full-time role will be the company’s first dedicated HR leader, owning day-to-day People Operations and building scalable processes...Full time
- Career Launch is seeking a Founding Senior HR Generalist / People Operations Lead in San Francisco. You will lead people operations initiatives, execute on complex projects, and help define the function as we scale. This role requires strong communication, analytical judgment...
- Giga is hiring its founding Senior HR Generalist / People Operations Lead to own and scale core HR operations in a fast-growing AI startup. This hands-on role requires building processes, partnering with benefits and employment counsel, and guiding employee lifecycle decisions...
- BridgeBio Pharma is looking for a Senior People Operations Systems Specialist to manage HR operations across platforms like Workday and ServiceNow. This role involves handling employee lifecycle transactions, ensuring compliance, and improving self-service tools in a dynamic...Senior
- Checkr is seeking a Senior People Operations and Systems Generalist to own the Workday process design, configuration, and rollout. You will translate business... ...valuable training and documentation while supporting compliance and HR initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr CheckrSenior
- 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,...Senior
- Gemburg in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Recruiter & People Operations Associate to build the people function from the ground up. You will own recruiting end-to-end and lay the foundation for people ops, culture, and internal operations as the company scales from...
- ...Francisco and backed by leading investors including... ...companies of all time. Founding Impact: You will own... ...is our first dedicated HR Operations hire, reporting to the... ...Business Operations & People. You will own the operational... ...5-8+ years in HR generalist, HRBP, or HR...Full timeFor contractorsWork at officeVisa sponsorshipShift work
- ...perform in the real world. Founded by researchers from UC... ...it. Tens of millions of people use Arena each month to evaluate... ...evaluations in AI. Leading AI labs, enterprises, and... ...seeking an experienced People Operations Lead to design and scale HR programs, including onboarding...Permanent employmentWork at office
- ...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...
- CHAOS Industries is looking for an Office Manager in San Francisco to lead office operations, ensure a smooth running workspace, and enhance employee experiences. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in an office management role, exceptional organizational and...Work at officeLocal area
- Reducto is the agentic document platform for leading AI teams who demand enterprise performance at scale. We provide... ...Capital. The Opportunity We’re looking for our first People Operations Lead to help build the HR function from the ground up. You’ll partner directly with...H1bWork at officeFlexible hours
- ...of Adobe), Gokul Rajaram (former executive at DoorDash), and more. 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...Work at office
- Mach9 Robotics Inc. is seeking a hands-on Operations/Chief of Staff to own day-to-day operations including people, workplace, IT, internal systems, and scalable infrastructure as the team grows from 25 to 60+. You will partner with the Head of Business Operations and Finance...
- People Operations Lead San Francisco, CA: Financial District. In-Person (M-F) The Role: We're hiring... ...our sales process and grow into a senior leadership role as the company scales.... ...the person and the company Lifecycle & HR systems: Own onboarding through offboarding...H1bWork at officeShift work
- Join to apply for the People Operations Lead role at Botrista, Inc. At Botrista, we are revolutionizing beverage culture with intuitive, Nature... ...grow. This individual is primarily responsible for daily HR generalist duties. The ideal candidate is a builder who thrives in a...Local area
- A pioneering beverage technology company based in San Francisco is seeking a People Operations Lead to build and optimize HR processes in a rapidly growing environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in HR, preferably in a startup, and is passionate...
$200k - $250k
...the world - profitable, ~100 people, and one of four top features... ...This role is about creating the operational backbone that makes Gamma feel... ...hands‑on partner to functional leads and people managers across the... ...time in People Ops or HR at a high‑growth tech company....Full timeWork at officeImmediate startWork from home- Sapiom is seeking an organized Office & People Operations professional in San Francisco to ensure the office runs smoothly. You will manage supplies... ...processes efficient and scalable. You will partner with IT, HR, and leadership to deliver a warm, productive workplace. This...Work at office
- Goodfire, located in San Francisco, is looking for a People Operations Specialist to create an exceptional employee experience. This role involves overseeing onboarding and offboarding, handling benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The...
- Reducto, Inc. is seeking its first People Operations Lead to shape the HR function from the ground up. This hands-on role will partner directly with founders to design the employee experience from onboarding through every milestone of tenure. You’ll own employee relations...
- Rainbow is seeking a People Operations Manager in San Francisco, with remote work optional. You’ll own recruiting, HR operations, compensation, equity, and the employee experience, building a scalable people engine without compromising culture as we grow. You’ll set strategy...Remote work
- WRITER is seeking a People Operations Manager to design scalable HR systems and own end-to-end employee lifecycle processes. You will champion automation across... ...to navigate complex compliance and visa cases. You’ll lead initiatives from onboarding to offboarding while...
- ...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
- Mach9 seeks a hands-on Head of Operations to own people, workplace, IT, internal systems, and scaling infrastructure as we grow from 25 to 60+ employees. You'll partner with the Head of Business Operations and Finance, build repeatable processes, automate manual tasks,...
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