Human Resonance Operations Manager (People Operations Leader)

Flagship Pioneering; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering company in Cambridge seeks a Human Resonance Operations Manager to lead People Operations. This role involves overseeing daily operations, designing scalable systems, and collaborating across teams to support growth while maintaining a human-centered experience. Ideal candidates will have a builder mentality and proven operational leadership in high-growth environments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading People Operations in high-growth environments.
• Comfort with ambiguity and launching programs from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily People Operations including onboarding and compliance.
• Lead HRIS operations, automations, and integrations.
• Manage projects with Legal, Finance, and Talent teams.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Builder Mentality

Systems Fluency

Collaborative Confidence

Tools

HRIS

ATS

LMS

Job description

Human Resonance Operations Manager (People Operations Leader)

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About Lila Sciences
Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method. We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at www.lila.ai

At Lila, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We actively reimagine how teams work together and communicate. We seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and diverse perspectives. Our teams thrive in unstructured, creative environments where all voices are heard, experience is valued, skills are transferable, and passion is key.

If this environment excites you, even if you only meet some of the listed experiences, please apply.

Your Impact at Lila

As our Human Resonance Operations Manager (equivalent to a People Operations Leader), you’ll own the operational backbone of our People function—leading programs that scale intentionally and designing systems supporting clarity, agility, and global expansion.

This is an M3-level leadership role, managing our People Operations and collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders. You’ll shape tools, processes, and rhythms that enable Lila to grow swiftly and sustainably while maintaining a human-centered experience.

You’ll lead through building—implementing global mobility policies, establishing new HRIS workflows, and partnering with Finance and Legal to streamline workflows across disciplines, operating at the core of a fast-scaling company committed to long-term growth.

What You'll Be Building

• Own and Lead Core People Operations
• Oversee daily People Operations including onboarding, offboarding, mobility, compliance, and workforce data management
• Build scalable infrastructure supporting a distributed, hybrid workforce
• Act as strategic owner for People systems, process design, and workflow excellence

• Design the Infrastructure Behind Our Growth
• Lead HRIS operations, automations, and integrations (e.g., Talent, Payroll, Finance)
• Create internal documentation, templates, and resources to support high-speed, high-trust decision-making

• Enable Managers and Teams
• Partner with HRBPs and leaders to deliver operational clarity and seamless processes
• Serve as the link between policy, practice, and people experience

• Lead Cross-Functional Projects
• Manage projects with Legal, Finance, Talent, and DEIB teams
• Drive initiatives on workforce planning, People data strategy, and hybrid work enablement

• Mentor and Scale Operational Talent
• Build and develop a small but impactful People Operations team over time
• Promote a culture of clarity, accountability, and operational integrity

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Proven Operational Leadership
• Experience leading People Operations in high-growth environments, designing scalable systems without sacrificing care or clarity

• Builder Mentality
• Comfort with ambiguity and launching programs from scratch; capable of making blueprints as needed

• Systems Fluency
• Confident navigating HRIS, ATS, LMS, and automation tools; understanding system integrations and data quality

• Collaborative Confidence
• Strong partnership skills across Finance, Legal, IT, and HR; understanding compliance, scalability, and culture

• No Formal Requirements
• We value your thinking and experience over formal degrees or certifications, which are optional

We’re All In

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

A Note to Agencies

Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies unless contacted directly by our Talent Acquisition team. Resumes submitted without a signed agreement will become property of Lila Sciences, with no fees owed.