Program Manager - People Operations

About the role

We are seeking a People Operations Program Manager who brings strong program management and stakeholder management skills to our team. This is an operations-focused role for someone who views the employee lifecycle as an interconnected program that requires structured, systematic execution. The right candidate is a trusted operator who can consistently demonstrate what excellent people program management looks like in practice.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Manage and optimize the complete employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding, treating each stage as part of a cohesive program
• Build and maintain documentation systems, process workflows, and program frameworks that scale with the company's growth
• Design, implement, and scale employee programs that ensure consistent, high-quality experiences across teams and locations
• Own HR policy development, interpretation, and compliance, including labor and employment law requirements that impact day-to-day operations
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, internal applications and Engineering teams to ensure people programs align with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Analyze people operations data and metrics to identify trends, pain points, and opportunities for program improvements

We're looking for someone who has:

• 5+ years of experience in people operations, HR generalist, or people program management roles with demonstrated stakeholder management experience
• Strong program management background with ability to design and optimize processes, integrate feedback, and communicate outcomes across all levels
• Solid understanding of HR policies, labor and employment law, and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to drive program improvements and decision-making
• Proven track record of building scalable processes and documentation that support organizational growth

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's degree 
• Experience in high-growth technology companies, particularly in automotive or autonomous vehicle industries
• Direct involvement in scaling startups from early-stage to larger organizational structures.
• Experience with HRIS systems and people analytics tools
• Background in change management or organizational development
• Experience working with large datasets

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $115,000 - $183,000 USD annually.