Achira

People Operations Manager

San Francisco Office, Remote. Posted 2 months ago

The role

This person will lead the people team for an early-stage, high-growth start-up. They will oversee the full employee experience including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and compliance.

What you will do

  • Manage full-cycle recruiting including job postings, recruiter relations, interviews, reference checks, and offer negotiation
  • Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes
  • Develop and administer HR policies for federal, state, and local compliance
  • Manage employee relations issues, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and investigations
  • Lead performance management processes including reviews, goal-setting, and improvement plans
  • Administer compensation and benefits programs
  • Partner with team leads and project mgmt. on workforce planning, org design, and headcount needs
  • Maintain and improve HR systems, records, and reporting
  • Engage with legal counsel on immigration issues and visa processing
  • Drive employee engagement initiatives and culture-building programs

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience
  • 2+ years in a management or supervisory capacity
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, state requirements, HR best practices, and compliance requirements
  • Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, or similar)
  • Excellent interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Strong problem-solver who is proactive, resourceful, and able to act independently
  • Comfortable with basic tools (Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, etc.)

Nice to have

  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
  • Experience in managing employees in science, technology, or research fields
  • Experience supporting a distributed or hybrid workforce
  • Data-driven approach to HR decision-making

About the company

Achira is a company of scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs building the future of drug discovery.