Manager, People & Culture

OLIPOP•Oakland, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for a Manager, People & Culture to help shape how employees experience our company from their first day through their ongoing growth and development. This role is responsible for designing and running programs that connect employees to our culture, helping them grow in their roles, and creating moments of engagement across the organization. You’ll own key employee experience programs such as onboarding; engagement surveys, recognition initiatives, internal communications, and learning programs delivered in partnership with external vendors. This role is both strategic and hands-on: you’ll design thoughtful programs while also ensuring they are executed smoothly and consistently. You will work closely with the People Team to ensure our employee experience is aligned with how the company operates and grows.

Requirements

6-8 years of experience in Employee Experience, Engagement, Learning & Development, People Programs, or a related People function
Experience designing and running employee-facing programs such as onboarding, engagement surveys, learning initiatives, or internal culture programs with a data-driven approach
Experience managing cross-functional programs that involve multiple stakeholders, timelines, and budget ownership
Experience working with or coordinating external vendors, particularly learning and development or engagement survey platforms
Experience operating in a fast-growing company environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Onboarding Experience
Manage and continuously improve OLIPOP’s onboarding program for new hires
Collaborate with the People Team on new hire orientation sessions and ensure a consistent, welcoming experience
Partner with People Operations to ensure onboarding logistics and systems are coordinated smoothly
Continuously improve the onboarding experience based on employee feedback
Employee Engagement & Listening
Manage the company’s engagement survey process, including vendor partnership, survey rollout, communications, and results analysis
Partner with leaders to translate survey insights into actionable plans
Track engagement trends and support leaders in improving team-level engagement
Support the development of ongoing employee listening and feedback mechanisms
Events & Culture Programming
Plan and support employee experience programs that support onboarding, learning and development, and culture initiatives
Oversee execution of events, including logistics, vendor management, and budget oversight
Coach and develop People Experience team members to ensure programs and events are inclusive, well-executed, and aligned with company values
Learning & Development Programs
Partner with a third-party L&D vendor to deliver leadership and professional development programming
Design and support the coordination of program schedules, communications, and participation
Support the rollout of manager training and development initiatives in partnership with the People Team and external vendors
Internal Communications & Intranet
Manage and support employee-facing People team communications, including newsletters and program announcements, with a focus on clear and consistent messaging
Support the launch and ongoing development of the company’s internal intranet and employee resource hub
Ensure employees can easily find People policies, resources, and information