Profluent Bio is looking for a
People & Talent Specialist to support both Talent Acquisition and People Operations. This is a hands-on, high-impact role: roughly 70% of your time will be dedicated to recruiting - partnering with hiring managers and delivering an exceptional candidate experience - with the remaining 30% supporting core People Operations programs including onboarding, HRIS administration, and employee lifecycle processes.
You will be a key partner in helping us attract, hire, and retain great people while keeping our people programs running smoothly. This is a fast-paced, all-hands-on-deck team environment - we're looking for someone who's excited to jump in wherever needed and genuinely wants to be part of the team.
Talent Acquisition Responsibilities (~70%)- Act as the primary day-to-day point of contact for candidates, owning their experience from first interview through pre-hire - timely communication, seamless logistics, and a personal touch that reflects who we are.
- Manage full-cycle recruiting coordination for assigned requisitions, including intake meetings with hiring managers, job postings, interview coordination, and offer support.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews across multiple stakeholders and time zones; ensure interviewers are prepared and debriefs happen promptly.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate records in Greenhouse and provide regular pipeline reporting to hiring managers.
- Deliver a consistently positive candidate experience from first touch through onboarding, including timely communication with all applicants.
- Support employer branding initiatives such as careers page content, job description quality, and recruiting events or career fairs.
- Track and report recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, scheduling turnaround, offer-acceptance rate) and recommend process improvements.
People Operations Responsibilities (~30%)- Own new-hire onboarding logistics: background checks, offer documentation, I-9/E-Verify, equipment and systems coordination, and first-week scheduling.
- Maintain employee records and data integrity in Rippling; process employee lifecycle changes (new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations).
- Support benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee questions.
- Assist with compliance requirements such as required postings, policy acknowledgments, audits, and employment law recordkeeping.
- Help administer People programs including performance review cycles, engagement surveys, and recognition initiatives.
- Support the Head of Talent & People Ops in fielding day-to-day employee questions - helping triage, route, and resolve requests while escalating sensitive matters appropriately.
- Partner with the front office team on special projects and company events, including event coordination and ordering lunches for candidates and teams as needed.
Qualifications- 2 - 4 years of experience in recruiting, HR, or people operations; experience supporting full-cycle recruiting strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Working knowledge of Greenhouse (ATS) and Rippling (HRIS), or comparable platforms
- Familiarity with core employment practices and compliance fundamentals (EEO, I-9, FLSA basics)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with sound judgment and discretion handling confidential information
- A warm, people-first personality with positive energy - you will often be the face of the company to candidates and visitors
- A flexible, team-first mindset: comfortable in a fast-paced environment and happy to pitch in beyond the job description when the team needs it
Nice to Have- Experience recruiting technical roles (machine learning, computational biology, research science, or similar)
- Experience at a startup or small company where roles span multiple functions
What We Offer- High-growth opportunity with meaningful impact on the future of protein design
- Competitive compensation package with equity participation
- 401(k) with a strong employer match
- Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance
- Generous PTO policy and commitment to work-life balance
- Professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge field at the intersection of AI and biology
Hiring Salary Range
$103,000-$140,000 USD
