WHY ACHIRA * Join a world-class team of scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs building the future of drug discovery. * Partner with leadership to shape how a fast-growing company operates day-to-day. * Build and scale foundational HR systems, processes, and culture in a high-growth environment. * Operate with trust, ownership, and transparency in a mission-driven company advancing science and technology. ABOUT THE ROLE Achira is seeking an experienced, people-focused operations Manager to lead the people team for an early-stage, high-growth start-up. This role oversees the full employee experience from recruiting and onboarding to performance management, employee relations, and compliance while helping shape a positive, productive workplace culture. The ideal candidate is a strategic leadership partner as well as a trusted resource for employees at every level. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage full-cycle recruiting: job postings, recruiter relations, interviews, reference checks, and offer negotiation * Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure smooth employee transitions * Develop and administer HR policies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws * Manage employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and investigations * Lead performance management processes, including reviews, goal-setting, and improvement plans in collaboration with leadership * Administer compensation and benefits programs, including open enrollment and annual review cycles * Partner with team leads and project mgmt. on workforce planning, org design, and headcount needs * Maintain and improve HR systems (HRIS), records, and reporting in coordination with third party vendor support * Engage with legal counsel on immigration issues and visa processing ultimately shifting to in-house processes * Drive employee engagement initiatives and culture-building programs in partnership with leadership * Manage training and professional development programs in partnership with leadership * Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are met across the organization * Prepare HR metrics and reports for leadership (turnover, retention, headcount, etc.) * Oversee compliance associated with benefit plans and employee policies * Flexibility in covering administrative responsibilities outside of HR ABOUT YOU * Bachelor's degree * 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a management or supervisory capacity * Strong knowledge of employment law, state requirements, HR best practices, and compliance requirements * Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, or similar) * Excellent interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and communication skills * Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail * SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred * Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and keep operations running smoothly * Strong problem-solver who is proactive, resourceful, and able to act independently * Excellent interpersonal skills; you create a positive, welcoming environment and communicate effectively across teams * Comfortable with basic tools (Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, etc.) and not afraid to learn new skills * Hands-on and adaptable — excited to roll up your sleeves and build processes in a fast-paced, evolving environment * Mission-driven and motivated to support a team advancing drug discovery * Experience in managing employees in science, technology, or research fields * Commitment to equity and employee engagement * Experience supporting a distributed or hybrid workforce * Data-driven approach to HR decision-making

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