# Founding People Partner Manager at Allocate

- Company: Allocate
- What the company does: Backed by Pear VC.
- Company website: https://www.sage.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Palo Alto Office (Hybrid)
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $160K to $190K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-21
- Apply by: 2026-12-05
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/allocate/8168a822-72ad-4e69-8ec7-00904b33ea42?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/allocate-founding-people-partner-manager/

## About the role

Allocate is looking for its first people partner - someone who can help build our people and talent function from 0-to-1. You come ready to design and lead key people and talent operations processes, initiatives, and programs that support our team members throughout their entire journey at Allocate. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Experience: 8+ years of progressive HR/People experience with at least 5+ years operating in dedicated People Ops Lead in a fast-paced, high growth startup environment and 3+ years as an HR Business Partner/People Partner
- HR Systems expertise: Deep familiarity with modern HR and Recruiting platforms and tools (e.g., Ashby, TriNet, Rippling, CultureAmp, Complete, Lattice, Vanta, etc.). Experience leading an RFP for HRIS evaluations and HRIS implementation a plus
- Strong project management, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills: Must have proven operational and organizational problem-solving capabilities with the ability to move from ambiguity to execution and follow through
- Outstanding communicator, both written and verbal communication skills. You are able to synthesize and simplify complex issues, communicate clearly, and adapt your communication style to the audience and situation at all levels of the organization

Tags: People Operations

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/allocate-founding-people-partner-manager/