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People Programs & Operations Manager

OdysseyPalo Alto
On-site Full-time
Position filled

Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Qualifications7+ years of experience in People Operations or HR Operations within a tech company, ideally one that is rapidly scaling. Experience in Series B–E startups, demonstrating your ability to build systems under pressure. Strong focus on operational excellence and innovative thinking. Proficient user of Rippling and other HR technologies.

About the role

About Us

At Odyssey, we are at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, developing general-purpose world models that represent a groundbreaking evolution in multimodal intelligence. Our pioneering models, such as the Odyssey-2 Pro, are set to redefine consumer, enterprise, and intelligence applications.

Your Role

We are seeking a dedicated People Programs & Operations Manager to lead the initiatives and systems that enhance the employee experience throughout the entire lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management, development, compensation, and compliance. This is a dynamic position in a rapidly growing startup where you will take full ownership of your responsibilities.

In this role, you'll be tasked with designing, implementing, and scaling vital People team programs that foster a unique company culture and facilitate successful scaling. You will collaborate closely with leadership while maintaining a high degree of autonomy. If you thrive in a high-growth tech environment and have experience building robust people operations, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage people systems such as Rippling, Ashby, 15Five, Checkr, and Oyster, ensuring data integrity, automation, reporting, and integrations.
  • Design and optimize processes, documenting end-to-end workflows and continuously enhancing them.
  • Leverage automation and AI to develop scalable solutions.
  • Oversee performance programs, including review cycles, calibration, leveling, and feedback mechanisms.
  • Enhance onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure structured, compliant, and positive employee experiences.
  • Manage compensation and benefits operations, including variable pay, benchmarking, pay equity, and open enrollment.
  • Ensure compliance with multi-state and international regulations, including I-9 requirements, mandatory trainings, and audits.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in People Operations or HR Operations within a tech company, ideally one that is rapidly scaling.
  • Experience in Series B–E startups, demonstrating your ability to build systems under pressure.
  • Strong focus on operational excellence and innovative thinking.
  • Proficient user of Rippling and other HR technologies.

About Odyssey

Odyssey is a groundbreaking AI lab that is leading the development of general-purpose world models, pioneering a new wave of multimodal intelligence that enables innovative consumer, enterprise, and intelligence applications.

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