Human Resources Manager

The San Francisco Compute Company•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SF Compute is growing at a tremendous pace. We need a People Leader who is both a strategic partner to the team and a hands-on operator capable of building "zero-to-one" processes. You will manage a high-performing team, ensuring we maintain a high talent bar while scaling our internal systems.

Requirements

10+ years in HR/Recruiting/People Ops
At least 5 years of people management experience, ideally within high-growth tech environments.
Proven track record of utilizing AI tools and automation to improve people processes, increase efficiency, and reduce administrative overhead.
Energized by building from scratch and believe no task is too large or too small.
High integrity and sound judgment in complex employee relations matters.
Data-driven and organized; bring structure to ambiguity and comfortable evaluating the technical tools needed to scale.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with our recruiters to drive the full hiring lifecycle, providing leadership and support to hit aggressive headcount targets while maintaining our high talent bar.
Audit and evolve our recruiting infrastructure, evaluating, selecting, and sourcing the right Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and auxiliary sourcing tools.
Define and champion SF Compute’s story in the market, ensuring our reputation is reflected in all candidate touchpoints.
Act as a talent consultant to hiring managers, helping them calibrate technical requirements and drive high-quality hiring decisions.
Audit and modernize our People tech stack, transitioning from manual workflows to automated, scalable systems.
Proactively identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to streamline repetitive tasks, improve data accuracy, and enhance HR service delivery.
Design and execute a competitive compensation philosophy, including equity grants, salary benchmarking, and comprehensive benefits packages.
Serve as the internal expert on federal, state, and local employment laws, ensuring policies are bulletproof and maintaining accurate documentation.
Design and lead high-signal performance review cycles, creating a culture of continuous feedback, high-stakes accountability, and clear career ladders.
Build a "manager as coach" framework, mentoring managers on team health, delivery pressure, and navigating difficult conversations.
Serve as the lead strategist for complex people issues, handling conflict resolution and internal investigations with empathy, discretion, and legal literacy.
Own the "Day 0 through Day 1000" experience, including crafting a seamless onboarding program and an offboarding process.
Pulse-check the organization using eNPS and qualitative feedback, translating data into actionable programs to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
Ensure that every person who interacts with SF Compute has a professional, fast, and high-signal experience.