People Operations Program Lead — Scale HR Programs

Front Door Defense; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a People Operations Program Manager to own and scale HR programs across the company, treating the employee lifecycle as a cohesive program.

You will build scalable documentation, partner with Legal, Finance, internal apps and Engineering, and analyze people data to drive improvements in a fast-paced, in-office culture with occasional flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in people operations, HR generalist, or people program management roles with demonstrated stakeholder management experience.
• Strong program management background with ability to design and optimize processes, integrate feedback, and communicate outcomes across all levels.
• Solid understanding of HR policies, labor and employment law, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to drive program improvements and decision-making.
• Proven track record of building scalable processes and documentation that support organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the complete employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding, treating each stage as part of a cohesive program.
• Build and maintain documentation systems, process workflows, and program frameworks that scale with the company's growth.
• Design, implement, and scale employee programs that ensure consistent, high-quality experiences across teams and locations.
• Own HR policy development, interpretation, and compliance, including labor and employment law requirements that impact day-to-day operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, internal applications and Engineering teams to ensure people programs align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze people operations data and metrics to identify trends, pain points, and opportunities for program improvements.

Skills

People ops

Program management

Stakeholder management

HR compliance

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS systems

People analytics tools

Job description

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a People Operations Program Manager to own and scale HR programs across the company, treating the employee lifecycle as a cohesive program.

You will build scalable documentation, partner with Legal, Finance, internal apps and Engineering, and analyze people data to drive improvements in a fast-paced, in-office culture with occasional flexibility.