People Operations Manager - AI Startup - New York City (Onsite)

Burke+Co•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a rapidly scaling and well-funded technology company at the forefront of applied AI, is looking for a People Operations Manager to join their team. You will own and build the core systems, programs, and processes that support the full employee lifecycle. You’ll report to the Head of People and partner closely with senior leadership, serving as the operational backbone for how the company attracts, supports, and grows talent. This is a rare opportunity to join early, shape the employee experience from the ground up, and play a foundational role in building a high-performance culture!

Requirements

5+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or related program management roles
Experience working at a tech startup, hedge fund, or venture capital firm required
Proven ability to design and execute structured programs with minimal direction
Strong project management skills with experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives
Experience owning HR systems and workflows
High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High EQ, strong collaboration skills, and sound judgment
Bias toward action and comfort operating in ambiguity

Nice To Haves

Insight synthesis for employee engagement surveys

Responsibilities

Design and manage onboarding experiences that are structured, scalable, and high-quality
Lead performance review cycles, ensuring consistency, timeliness, and clear employee enablement
Own employee engagement surveys, communications, and (ideally) insight synthesis
Maintain accurate people data and workflows (promotions, role changes, offboarding, etc.)
Own and optimize the HR tech stack
Build and improve automations, integrations, and operational workflows
Ensure accuracy and integrity of all People data and reporting processes
Manage benefits administration through external partners/PEO
Maintain HR compliance, policies, and documentation standards
Develop and run employee engagement and recognition programs
Own internal communications, including employee wiki, guides, and People updates
Support people managers with tools, templates, and guidance for performance and feedback conversations
Build scalable resources to improve consistency and effectiveness of management practices
Partner with Finance, Legal, Recruiting, and Leadership on key initiatives
Lead ad hoc People Operations projects as the company scales