Talent & People Operations Lead at Profluent

Emeryville, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

165000.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Project Management, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Employee Engagement, HR Fundamentals, Compliance, Networking, Sourcing, Employer Branding, Performance Management, Team Events, Onboarding, Offboarding, Organizational Development

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Profluent is an AI-first protein design company. Founded in 2022, we develop deep generative models to design and validate novel, functional proteins to revolutionize biomedicine. Based in Emeryville, CA, we are backed by leading investors including Spark Capital, Insight Partners, Air Street Capital, AIX Ventures, and Convergent Ventures. We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Talent & People Operations Lead to own the full recruiting lifecycle and strengthen our people operations as part of the Operations team. You will play a critical role in building Profluent’s team and culture - ensuring we attract, hire, and retain top talent while creating an employee experience that enables people to thrive. This role will begin with a strong focus on talent acquisition alongside core people operations, with the opportunity to expand into broader ownership across people operations and HR. This is an excellent opportunity to directly shape our team and culture during a pivotal stage of growth. Responsibilities Lead full-cycle recruiting across technical and G&A functions, from sourcing to closing Partner with hiring managers and leadership to define roles, set hiring strategies, and ensure efficient processes Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through sourcing, networking, and outreach Develop and strengthen Profluent’s employer brand to attract top talent; ensuring postings, candidate experience, and external presence reflect our mission and culture Own and improve HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and employee engagement Drive initiatives that enhance employee experience such as team events, onboarding programs, and recognition efforts Support performance management and employee engagement programs Collaborate across operations, scientific, and leadership teams to anticipate and address people-related needs Qualifications At least 3 years of experience in dedicated recruiting, with additional experience in people operations, ideally in a high-growth environment Proven track record of managing full-cycle recruiting for technical and G&A roles Understanding of or a desire to learn HR fundamentals, including compliance and employee relations Excellent interpersonal, project management, and communication skills Ability to thrive in ambiguity, build structure, and drive outcomes independently Preferences Experience in biotech, life sciences, or AI/tech startups Familiarity with ATS, HRIS, and other people systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Rippling) Exposure to compensation planning and organizational development What We Offer High-growth opportunity with meaningful impact on the future of protein design Competitive compensation package with equity participation Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance Generous PTO policy and commitment to work-life balance Professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge field at the intersection of AI and biology Work Authorization Candidates must have ongoing work authorization in the United States that does not require employer sponsorship. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position. Profluent Bio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Hiring Salary Range $120,000—$165,000 USD

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruiting across technical and G&A functions while improving HR processes. Drive initiatives that enhance employee experience and collaborate with various teams to address people-related needs.