Profluent · 3 months ago
Talent & People Operations Lead
Emeryville, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expProfluent is an AI-first protein design company focused on revolutionizing biomedicine through deep generative models. They are seeking a strategic and hands-on Talent & People Operations Lead to own the full recruiting lifecycle and enhance people operations, playing a critical role in building the team and culture during a pivotal growth stage.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyLife Science
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle recruiting across technical and G&A functions, from sourcing to closing
Partner with hiring managers and leadership to define roles, set hiring strategies, and ensure efficient processes
Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through sourcing, networking, and outreach
Develop and strengthen Profluent’s employer brand to attract top talent; ensuring postings, candidate experience, and external presence reflect our mission and culture
Own and improve HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and employee engagement
Drive initiatives that enhance employee experience such as team events, onboarding programs, and recognition efforts
Support performance management and employee engagement programs
Collaborate across operations, scientific, and leadership teams to anticipate and address people-related needs
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years of experience in dedicated recruiting, with additional experience in people operations, ideally in a high-growth environment
Proven track record of managing full-cycle recruiting for technical and G&A roles
Understanding of or a desire to learn HR fundamentals, including compliance and employee relations
Excellent interpersonal, project management, and communication skills
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, build structure, and drive outcomes independently
Preferred
Experience in biotech, life sciences, or AI/tech startups
Familiarity with ATS, HRIS, and other people systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Rippling)
Exposure to compensation planning and organizational development
Benefits
Competitive compensation package with equity participation
Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance
Generous PTO policy and commitment to work-life balance
Professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge field at the intersection of AI and biology
Company
Profluent
Profluent is an AI-first protein design company.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$150MKey Investors
Spark CapitalInsight Partners
2025-11-19Series B· $106M
2024-03-21Series Unknown· $35M
2022-08-25Seed· $9M
Leadership Team
Ali Madani
Founder
Recent News
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