Granica · 6 hours ago
People Operations Manager
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGranica is an AI research and systems company building infrastructure for efficient intelligence. The People Operations Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining the systems and culture necessary for scaling the company, overseeing the full employee experience from onboarding to engagement and development.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Build and maintain the People Ops infrastructure — optimizing systems, data integrity, and processes for efficiency and scale
Partner with leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management to support business goals
Use people analytics and insights to inform strategic decisions and measure organizational health
Ensure HR compliance and documentation across multiple states and global jurisdictions
Lead the end-to-end employee lifecycle — from seamless, high-touch onboarding to performance management, mobility, and offboarding
Manage performance cycles, including goal-setting frameworks (OKRs/KPIs), calibrations, and reviews
Oversee benefits, compensation, and wellness programs, benchmarking regularly to ensure competitiveness and alignment with our values
Design and execute programs that foster connection, growth, and long-term retention, turning engagement into measurable impact
Partner with the Admin team to bring the culture to life through company events, celebrations, and recognition programs
Champion Granica’s culture of ownership, curiosity, and excellence, embedding it into every touchpoint of the employee experience
Provide leadership with actionable insights on engagement, retention, and organizational health
Manage immigration and sponsorship processes (H-1B, O-1, STEM OPT, TN, Green Card), partnering with legal for compliance and timely filings
Support international employees through documentation, onboarding, and relocation logistics
Maintain accurate records and proactively manage renewals and compliance across jurisdictions
Qualification
Required
The ability to work full time out of our new Mountain View office
5–8+ years of People Operations or HR experience in a fast-scaling tech company (ideally Series A–C), including 2+ years in a leadership or management role
Proven ability to build structure from scratch while staying hands-on in day-to-day execution
Knowledge global employment law, compliance, and HR systems
Experience managing benefits, compensation, and immigration processes
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organization
A systems-oriented, resourceful mindset — you see gaps, design solutions, and move fast
Comfort operating in high-velocity, high-ambiguity environments where priorities evolve quickly
A player-coach mentality — strategic enough to architect for scale and tactical enough to be hands-on and detail-oriented. Unafraid to dive into execution
Deep passion for building a human-centered, high-performance culture where people can do their best work
Benefits
Unlimited PTO + quarterly recharge days
Fully covered premium health, vision, and dental
Lunch & Dinner provided
Team offsites, deep tech talks, and learning stipends
Flexible time off plus comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
Support for research, publication, and deep technical exploration
Company
Granica
Granica is the world's first AI Data Readiness Platform, creating cutting-edge and enterprise-ready AI infrastructure services.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Granica has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (4)
2024 (7)
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
New Enterprise Associates
2023-06-08Series A· $45M
Leadership Team
Rahul Ponnala
CEO & Co-Founder
Recent News
Google Patent
2025-02-07
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