Senior HR Manager

About Lila

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method. We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more at www.lila.ai.

Responsibilities (What You'll Be Building)

• Partner with assigned managers to provide hands‑on HR guidance on talent management, employee relations, performance management, and team effectiveness.
• Coach managers on people leadership, navigating difficult conversations, and developing their teams.
• Lead execution of core HR programs including performance review cycles, compensation planning, and engagement initiatives.
• Serve as the on‑site HR presence for the SF office, supporting employee‑facing touchpoints including onboarding, offboarding, and in‑person HR needs.
• Manage operational HR processes specific to the California office.
• Identify trends in people data and employee feedback to surface insights and recommend action.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with HR, Legal, and Finance to ensure consistency and compliance across people processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of people programs and processes as the HR function matures.

Requirements (What You’ll Need to Succeed)

• 7–9 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in an HRBP, HR generalist, or client‑facing HR role.
• Experience handling HR operational tasks including onboarding administration, I‑9 compliance, and new hire processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with managers and leaders across an organization.
• Strong knowledge of core HR disciplines including performance management and employment law fundamentals; familiarity with California employment law a plus.
• Experience coaching managers through complex or sensitive people situations with minimal oversight.
• Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment where priorities shift quickly.
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters.

Bonus Points

• Experience supporting technical or scientific organizations, particularly in biotech, AI, or deeptech.
• Familiarity with HRIS and people tools such as HiBob, Udemy, Greenhouse, or similar platforms.
• Background in organizational development, change management, or culture‑building initiatives.
• Experience in a startup or high‑growth company where HR processes and infrastructure were still being built.
• Comfort using AI tools to improve and scale people processes and programs.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation including bonus potential and generous early equity.
• Expected base salary range: $140,000 – $172,667 USD.