Senior Manager, People Operations at The Allen Institute for AI

Seattle, Washington, United States

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$144,500 – $217,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressive HR experience
  • Strong foundation in total rewards, HR systems, and legal compliance
  • Ability to manage vendors, streamline processes, and deliver exceptional support to internal stakeholders
  • Analytical mindset, organizational excellence, and proactive approach to solving complex challenges
  • Collaborative and empathetic HR leader who thrives on helping people and improving systems
  • Creative thinking and clear communication skills
  • Ability to take pride in building programs that make a tangible impact
  • Willingness to work from offices in Seattle

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop two direct reports, fostering their growth and ensuring alignment across the broader People Operations function
  • 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
  • Oversee the configuration, optimization, and maintenance of the HRIS platform (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG Ready)
  • Lead HRIS initiatives related to automation, data integrity, reporting, and system enhancements
  • Serve as the internal expert and point of contact for HR reporting and analytics
  • Manage all aspects of immigration for international employees, including visas (e.g., H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1) and green card processes
  • Liaise with legal counsel, government agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely processing of immigration matters
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all immigration laws and regulations
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC)
  • Monitor changes in employment law and advise leadership on necessary policy updates or procedural changes
  • Manage HR audits, reporting (e.g., Affirmative Action Plan, EEO-1), and documentation requirements
  • Oversee administration of health, wellness, and retirement benefits in collaboration with internal teams and external brokers/vendors
  • Provide strategic input on benefits design, employee communications, and annual open enrollment
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and related regulations

Skills

HRIS Management
Compensation Design
Compensation Administration
Immigration
Employment Compliance
Recruiting
Benefits Administration
Vendor Management
Total Rewards
Legal Compliance

The Allen Institute for AI

Advances AI through research and engineering

About The Allen Institute for AI

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) focuses on advancing artificial intelligence through research and engineering. It develops technologies that improve machine reasoning, common sense for AI, and language modeling. AI2 works on various projects, such as AllenNLP for natural language processing and EarthRanger for environmental monitoring. Unlike for-profit companies, AI2 operates as a non-profit, relying on grants and donations to fund its initiatives. This allows them to provide their research and tools to the public for free, promoting collaboration in the AI field. The goal of AI2 is to tackle significant scientific and engineering challenges to benefit society.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical
401(k)
Visa Sponsorship
Time off
Catered meals & free snacks
Training & development
Tuition reimbursement
Remote & hybrid work options

Risks

Competition from OpenAI's QwQ-32B model may reduce AI2's market influence.
AI2's reliance on grants poses financial risks during economic downturns.
Open-source models may face intellectual property risks and misuse.

Differentiation

AI2 focuses on open-source models, promoting transparency and collaboration in AI development.
AI2's projects like AllenNLP and Semantic Scholar address diverse scientific and societal challenges.
AI2 operates as a non-profit, relying on grants and donations for funding.

Upsides

AI2's open-source models attract researchers, enhancing collaboration and innovation.
Tülu3 and OLMo-2 models position AI2 as leaders in open-source AI.
AI2's multimodal models meet the demand for integrated data processing in various fields.

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