Kodo
HR Manager
Job Description
Summary
We’re looking for a hands-on Manager- HR, who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves building systems that scale. You’ll be responsible for managing the entire employee lifecycle, owning recruitment across tech & GTM, running payroll & compliance, and being the cultural glue across cross-functional teams.
This is a unique opportunity to own HR, People Ops, and Talent in one high-impact role, working closely with leadership and influencing the next phase of company growth.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Own the entire employee lifecycle: offer release, onboarding, engagement, offboarding\ Manage end-to-end recruitment across tech and GTM functions, in close partnership with hiring managers
- Operate and optimize our ATS and HRMS systems
- Run monthly payroll in coordination with our payroll vendor and finance team
- Draft, update, and implement HR policies in line with compliance requirements
- Act as the first point of contact for employee grievances, performance issues, and internal HR queries
- Lead performance review cycles, including feedback collection and documentation
- Drive culture and engagement initiatives that align with company values
- Manage external vendors and partners (HR tech, insurance, recruiters, etc.)
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Tech, GTM, Ops, and Leadership on all people-related needs
Qualifications
- 4–6 years of experience in HR/People Operations within startups or high-growth environments
- Strong recruitment experience across technical and non-technical roles
- Solid working knowledge of HRMS, ATS, and payroll systems
- Familiarity with labor laws, HR compliance, and employee documentation processes
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; approachable and trustworthy
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple workstreams independently
- Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments and building systems from scratch
- Strong sense of ownership and a bias for action
You’ll Thrive Here If You Are
- A self-starter who doesn’t need a playbook to get moving
- Excited to work closely with leadership and have a seat at the table
- Comfortable context-switching between hiring, payroll, and culture initiatives
- Passionate about making workplaces more inclusive, efficient, and engaging