Senior Manager, People Operations

Senior Manager, People Operations

Persons in these roles are expected to work from our offices in Seattle.

Compensation : Our base salary range is $144,500 - $217,000, and in addition we have generous bonus plans to provide a competitive compensation package.

The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) is seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Manager, People Operations to join our People Operations team. In this senior leadership role, you'll oversee key areas such as compensation design and administration, HRIS management, immigration, employment compliance, and recruiting and benefits programs. You'll also lead and develop two direct reports, fostering their growth and ensuring alignment across the broader People Operations function.

You bring a strong foundation in total rewards, HR systems, and legal compliance, along with the ability to manage vendors, streamline processes, and deliver exceptional support to internal stakeholders. With 12+ years of progressive HR experience, you're known for your analytical mindset, organizational excellence, and proactive approach to solving complex challenges.

You're a collaborative and empathetic HR leader who thrives on helping people and improving systems. You think creatively, communicate clearly, and take pride in building programs that make a tangible impact.

If this sounds like the next step in your career journey, we encourage you to apply!

The People Operations team is led by the Head of People Operations and includes four individual contributors, each playing an essential role in supporting Ai2's mission. We're a collaborative, close-knit group that values partnership, inclusivity, and a willingness to roll up our sleevesno task is too small when it contributes to our shared success. Our leader also oversees the Office Team, a group of five who help create an exceptional day-to-day experience for everyone at Ai2.

The People Operations group reports to our Chief Operations and Strategy Officer as part of the Strategic Infrastructure (SI) organizationa 30+ person team focused on building the systems and foundations that enable Ai2's long-term success.

Your next challenge includes, but is not limited to the following :

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Design, implement, and manage compensation structures, including base pay, variable pay, and annual salary reviews.
• Conduct market benchmarking, job evaluations, and compensation analysis to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Partner with finance and leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and compensation planning.

HRIS Management

Immigration & Global Mobility

Employment Compliance

Benefits Oversight

What You'll Need

Physical Demands and Work Environment

A Little More About Ai2

Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world's biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.

In addition to Ai2's core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are :

Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including