Senior People Operations Lead

. Build the systems, workflows, and infrastructure that allow People operations to scale with MGT .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

Tableau

Key responsibilities & impact

Build the systems, workflows, and infrastructure that allow People operations to scale with MGT
Redesign manual or fragmented processes from onboarding through offboarding using AI and automation
Create self-service tools, internal AI agents, and resources for employees and managers
Own and optimize the HRIS and People technology stack, including workflows, integrations, data quality, and system governance
Partner with Product and Engineering to integrate and manage AI teammates and develop effective human-AI ways of working
Evaluate and implement People technology to improve employee experience and reduce administrative work
Create self-updating reporting on headcount, turnover, compensation, and workforce trends
Ensure payroll and benefits are accurate, dependable, and increasingly automated
Build scalable systems for multi-state compliance, reporting, tracking, and alerts
Partner with Finance and Talent to maintain accurate headcount and compensation data and connect offers through onboarding

What you’ll need

5+ years in People or HR Operations, with experience building scalable processes and infrastructure
Hands-on experience using AI, automation platforms, integrations, or scripting to improve workflows
Experience owning an HRIS such as Rippling, including workflows, integrations, reporting, and data integrity
Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits, and multi-state employment compliance
Strong systems thinking and technical fluency, including partnering with Product and Engineering
Sound judgment in balancing automation, human involvement, and employee experience
Ability to work autonomously and build structure in a fast-moving environment
Preferred: Experience as an early or first People Operations hire, building infrastructure from the ground up in a startup or high-growth company
Preferred: Experience applying business systems to People Operations, particularly workflow design, automation, and systems integration
Preferred: Experience building internal tools, automated workflows, or AI agents using platforms such as Claude, ChatGPT, custom scripts, or LLM-based tools
Preferred: Hands-on experience with multi-state payroll
Preferred: Experience building People dashboards or reporting with tools such as Looker, Tableau, or an equivalent platform
Preferred: Experience in insurance, financial services, or another regulated industry

Comp & perks