Ai2 · 2 months ago
Senior Manager, People Operations
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $217K/yr
12+ years expThe Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) is seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Manager, People Operations to join their People Operations team. In this senior leadership role, you’ll oversee key areas such as compensation design and administration, HRIS management, immigration, employment compliance, and recruiting and benefits programs while leading and developing two direct reports.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage compensation structures, including base pay, variable pay, and annual salary reviews
Conduct market benchmarking, job evaluations, and compensation analysis to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
Partner with finance and leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and compensation planning
Oversee the configuration, optimization, and maintenance of the HRIS platform (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG Ready, etc.)
Lead HRIS initiatives related to automation, data integrity, reporting, and system enhancements
Serve as the internal expert and point of contact for HR reporting and analytics
Manage all aspects of immigration for international employees, including visas (e.g., H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1) and green card processes
Liaise with legal counsel, government agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely processing
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all immigration laws and regulations
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC)
Monitor changes in employment law and advise leadership on necessary policy updates or procedural changes
Manage HR audits, reporting (e.g., Affirmative Action Plan, EEO-1), and documentation requirements
Oversee administration of health, wellness, and retirement benefits in collaboration with internal teams and external brokers/vendors
Provide strategic input on benefits design, employee communications, and annual open enrollment
Ensure ongoing compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and related regulations
Qualification
Required
12 + years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a focus on compensation, systems, compliance, and benefits
Proven experience designing and administering compensation plans and conducting market analysis
Strong knowledge of HRIS systems and reporting tools; UKG Ready or similar platform experience preferred
Familiarity with U.S. immigration processes and working with immigration counsel or in-house legal teams
Solid understanding of employment law and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Experience overseeing benefits administration and managing vendor relationships
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and act on data
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and project management skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and maintain confidentiality
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required
Preferred
Master's degree or relevant certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, CCP) preferred
Benefits
Team members and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.
Team members are able to enroll in our voluntary life insurance program, our voluntary accidental death and dismemberment program, our health savings account plan, our healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and our health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans.
Team members are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
Team members will receive $125 per month to assist with commuting or internet expenses and will also receive $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses.
Team members will also receive up to ten sick days per year, up to seven personal days per year, up to 20 vacation days per year and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Team members will be able to receive annual bonuses and can participate in the long-term incentive plan.
Company
Ai2
We are a Seattle-based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$152MKey Investors
NVIDIA
2025-08-14Grant· $152M
Leadership Team
Chris Emura
Executive Director, Head of Applied Science and Technology
David Albright
Head of Design and Communications
Recent News
2025-11-20
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