Head of People Operations & Programs, SandboxAQ
$250-330k
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AI and quantum computing solutions
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AI and quantum computing solutions
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$250-330k
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To develop commercial products for telecom, financial services, healthcare, federal government, computer security and other computationally-intesive sectors.
Role
Who you are
- Experienced Leader: 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably within a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment that scaled successfully from 300 to 1000+ employees
- Global HR Acumen: Extensive global HR exposure and knowledge, developing and implementing HR strategies across international teams and regulatory environments
- Mergers & Acquisitions Expertise: Demonstrated experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including HR due diligence, integration planning, and successfully onboarding and harmonizing new teams and cultures post-acquisition
- Analytical & Data-Driven: Demonstrated ability to leverage HR data, metrics, and analytics to drive strategic decision-making, optimize processes, and articulate business value. You are comfortable moving beyond operations to insights
- Operational Excellence: Proven track record of building, scaling, and optimizing HR operations, systems, and processes in a complex, rapidly evolving organization
- Job Architecture Expert: Direct experience in designing, rolling out, and managing comprehensive job ladders and career progression frameworks
- Strong Program Management: Exceptional program management skills with the ability to drive complex initiatives from concept to implementation and measurable impact
- Empathetic & Collaborative: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and foster a collaborative environment
- Business Acumen: A keen understanding of how HR impacts business outcomes, particularly in scaling product commercialization and driving revenue in a deep tech or highly innovative environment
- Growth Mindset: Passionate about fostering employee growth, developing talent, and building a culture of continuous learning and high performance
What the job involves
- We're looking for a Head of People Operations & Programs to drive scalable, human-centered systems and programs that support our growing team across the employee lifecycle
- This isn't just a management role; it’s a hands-on leadership opportunity where you will be empowered to define the employee experience from onboarding through growth, leverage data to drive strategic decisions, and mentor a talented team that is inventing the future.
- You will be instrumental in ensuring our HR function operates at the highest level of efficiency, equity, and strategic impact
- Lead HR Operations & Infrastructure: Oversee all critical HR operational functions, including benefits, compensation administration, HRIS management, employee relations, compliance, and employee experience programs. Ensure seamless, efficient, and compliant HR service delivery across the employee lifecycle
- Drive Data-Driven Insights: Champion a deeply analytical approach to HR. Establish and maintain robust HR analytics and reporting capabilities, leveraging data across the employee lifecycle to identify trends, pinpoint bottlenecks, and provide actionable insights that inform HR strategy and business decisions
- Design & Implement Job Architecture: Take ownership of building out clear, transparent job ladders and career progression frameworks across all HR functions and partner closely with business units on broader company ladders
- Enhance Recognition & Motivation: Develop and implement innovative public recognition programs that celebrate individual and team contributions, reinforce desired behaviors, and align with our strategic OKRs
- Optimize HR Processes: Identify, design, and implement best-in-class HR processes, with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and user experience. This includes optimizing the interviewer training and feedback loop process to dramatically improve hiring velocity and supporting our "Growth and Impact" framework (including 360-degree reviews and tailored development plans)
- Cultivate an Empowering Culture: Foster a culture of continuous growth and development, where employees are empowered to become the best versions of themselves and contribute directly to the company's success
- Team Leadership: Provide strong, hands-on leadership and mentorship to your team members, driving performance, professional development, and collaboration
Our take
Spun out from Alphabet in 2022, SandboxAQ is a company providing AI and quantum computing solutions. Using cybersecurity modules that are in line with the "third quantum revolution", SandboxAQ can migrate enterprises to a higher level of security through the use of this cutting-edge technology.
The company's approach enables cross-pollination in a range of fields, including physics, neuroscience, cryptography, and more - with products including an end-to-end crypto-agile security suite, and quantum sensing solutions. Impressively, SandboxAQ has already partnered with Deloitte and Ernst & Young (EY), as well as the US Air Force, to bring the its quantum tech to the market.
Looking forward, SandboxAQ plans to build further relationships across the public sector, to help situate the company as one of the most "battle-tested" quantum providers on the market. The company has raised significant funds that will accelerate further product development and improvements, focussing on its post-quantum cryptography software.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jul 2025
$95m
LATE VC
Apr 2025
$150m
SERIES E
Total funding: $1.1bn
Company benefits
- Stock options
- Unlimated vacation (PTO) and flexible work culture
- Company-wide winter and summer breaks to unwind
- Best-in-class health plans: Medical, dental and orthodontics, and vision
- Family planning and fertility benefits
- Military leave
- 100% paid parental leave
- 401k with company matching
- Education stipends
- Financial wellness resources
Company HQ
Palo Alto, CA
Leadership
Jack Hindary
(CEO)Serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder of several tech companies. Is also the author of 'Quantum Computing: An Applied Approach', one of the leading textbooks used in the field.
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