People & Talent Project Manager - SaaS Startup - San Francisco (Onsite)

Burke+Co•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a Bay Area based SaaS startup with global reach, is seeking a People & Talent Project Manager to join their People team in San Francisco. You'll own the operating rhythm for the People function by driving strategic initiatives, ensuring key programs execute flawlessly, and building scalable systems that enable a lean, high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and leveraging AI to make teams more effective!

Requirements

3+ years of experience in People Operations, Talent Operations, and/or HR Operations
Experience working at a tech startup or high-growth tech company required
A highly organized project manager who excels at balancing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Curious about emerging AI technologies and excited to apply them to improve workflows and team effectiveness
Comfortable owning ambiguity and creating structure where none exists.
Passionate about building scalable systems rather than relying on manual processes
Naturally collaborative with excellent communication skills
Analytical, proactive, and driven by measurable outcomes rather than simply completing tasks
Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments where ownership and initiative are highly valued

Nice To Haves

Experience with modern HR technology platforms such as Ashby, Workday, Greenhouse, or employee engagement tools preferred

Responsibilities

Own the operating cadence for the People team, including OKRs, planning cycles, project roadmaps, cross-functional dependencies, and executive reporting.
Drive key People initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring projects remain on track and focused on measurable outcomes.
Manage company learning and development programs, designing engaging learning experiences with a strong emphasis on AI adoption and capability building.
Lead the execution of performance management cycles, ensuring timelines, communications, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination are completed seamlessly.
Oversee employee engagement initiatives from survey planning through action planning and follow-up, partnering with leaders to turn feedback into meaningful improvements.
Build scalable systems and workflows that automate manual work and improve operational efficiency across the People function.
Identify opportunities to leverage AI tools and automation to streamline processes, reporting, and team operations.
Partner cross-functionally with leaders throughout the organization to keep initiatives aligned, prioritized, and moving forward.
Surface risks early, remove roadblocks, and create accountability across complex, cross-functional projects.