Senior People Programs Lead

Replit

Talent Programs leader managing core talent operations at Replit. Driving company-wide talent initiatives and improving People workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeFoster City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $171,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

program managementtalent managementonboardingperformance cyclescalibration operationsmanager enablementprocess improvementframework developmentcontent creationAI and automation

Soft Skills

strong written communicationexecutive-facing communicationinfluence without authorityhigh ownershipbias toward actionsystems thinkingcontinuous improvement mindsetcross-functional collaborationstakeholder coordinationadaptability in ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

Replitinternal People toolsautomation toolsAI-assisted workflowsperformance review guidescalibration prep materialscompensation conversation talk tracksonboarding contentpromotion and leveling documentationoperating playbooks

Industry Keywords

People operationsTalent programsHRBPOrganizational developmenthigh-performance standardsmanager effectivenessoperational efficiencyscalabilityfeedback loopsoperating rhythms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and continuously improve the company’s core People operating rhythms and talent programs, including performance cycles, calibrations, manager enablement, onboarding, listening systems, and recurring People operating cadences.
Drive end-to-end program management for performance and talent cycles, including timelines, milestones, stakeholder coordination, reporting, and operational follow-through.
Partner cross-functionally with PBPs, Finance, Recruiting, and business leaders to ensure talent programs are aligned, scalable, and operationally effective.
Lead calibration operations and coordination across the company, helping drive consistency, alignment, fairness, and high performance standards.
Own and evolve Manager Forum as a core company operating ritual, including roadmap development, agenda setting, recurring themes, leadership enablement, and feedback loops into broader People strategy.
Build scalable manager enablement materials and program content, including performance review guides, calibration prep materials, compensation conversation talk tracks, onboarding content, promotion and leveling documentation, and internal operating playbooks.
Create lightweight but high-impact frameworks, templates, and repeatable processes that improve consistency, execution, and manager effectiveness across the organization.
Own onboarding program operations and experience including cohort planning, scheduling, executive coordination, run-of-show management, and continuous program iteration.
Gather and analyze feedback from new hires, managers, and stakeholders to continuously improve onboarding and talent program effectiveness.
Leverage AI and automation to identify opportunities and improve scalability, speed, quality, and consistency across People workflows, manager support, and operational processes.
Build or experiment with internal People tools, automations, agents, and AI-assisted workflows using Replit and other technologies.
Identify organizational and operational friction points across the People team and drive improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience across Talent Management, Talent Programs, HRBP, People Operations, Organizational Development, or related People functions
Experience running complex, cross-functional talent programs at scale
Strong operator mindset with exceptional program management skills
Proven ability to build content, frameworks, and scalable processes
Strong written communication and executive-facing communication skills
Ability to influence without authority and work effectively across senior stakeholders
High ownership and bias toward action
Excitement around AI, automation, and rethinking how People teams operate
Comfort operating in fast-moving, high-growth environments with ambiguity
Strong systems thinking and continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary & Equity
401(k) Program with a 4% match (*US Only*)
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
Commuter Benefits (*In-Office Only*)
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Autonomous Work Environment
In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (*In-Office Only*)
Quarterly Team Gatherings
In Office Amenities (*In-Office Only*)