People & Culture Manager

About Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,600+ companies. Our network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, Manchester, NH, London and Tokyo we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.

We believe our best work happens when we’re together. AV operates as a 5-day-a-week, in-office culture because collaboration, mentorship, and shared momentum matter.

About the Role

At AV, we believe exceptional people experiences are critical to building and maintaining a strong, high-performing company. We’re looking for a thoughtful, strategic, and execution-oriented People & Culture Manager to help shape that experience as we scale.

This role is equal parts people experience strategist, trusted coach, culture builder, and operational partner. You’ll work closely with the Chief People Officer and leaders across the organization to build programs, processes, and experiences that strengthen engagement, elevate leadership, and support a collaborative, high-performing culture.

This role will have a meaningful impact on how AV scales its culture, develops leaders, and supports employees through growth and change, helping shape the experiences, partnerships, and foundations that define how people experience work at AV every day .

What You’ll Do

Employee Experience & Culture

Shape and continuously improve the employee journey across the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through development, engagement, and retention

Design onboarding experiences that help new hires feel connected, productive, and immersed in AV’s culture from day one

Lead engagement initiatives including pulse surveys, feedback programs, recognition efforts, and culture-building experiences

Partner with leaders to strengthen team health, communication, collaboration, and overall employee engagement

Serve as a trusted and approachable partner to employees and managers, balancing empathy with sound judgment and business perspective

Help reinforce and scale the cultural foundations that make AV a strong place to grow and do great work

Leadership Support & Talent Development

Partner closely with managers to strengthen leadership effectiveness, coaching capabilities, and team performance

Support performance conversations, growth planning, and manager enablement with thoughtful guidance, coaching and scalable resources

Help build scalable learning and development programs that support employee growth and career progression

Facilitate trainings, workshops, and team development sessions that align with AV’s evolving needs

Contribute to talent and organizational planning efforts as AV continues to grow

People Processes & Operations

Partner with the CPO to design, implement, and evolve People programs, policies, and processes that align with AV’s culture and business priorities

Identify opportunities to improve workflows, simplify processes, and create a more seamless employee and manager experience

Help optimize and evolve the People tech stack, leveraging systems and automation to create a more seamless and scalable employee experience

Use employee insights, feedback, and data to inform recommendations and drive continuous improvement

Support organizational change initiatives and help leaders navigate growth and evolution effectively

Who You Are

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred

7+ years of experience in People Operations, Employee Experience, HR Business Partnering, Talent Development, or related People & Culture roles

Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth, or evolving environments where adaptability and execution matter

Strong relationship-building and coaching skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization

High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate sensitive situations with empathy, professionalism, and discretion

Strong program management and operational skills with excellent follow-through and attention to detail

Experience building or improving People programs, systems, workflows, or employee processes

Ability to think strategically while also executing independently and driving work forward

Strong communication skills with a collaborative, low-ego, solutions-oriented approach

Passion for creating meaningful employee experiences and building strong, healthy teams

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

Our Culture & How We Work at AV Regardless of title, this is what great looks like at AV.

Put team and stakeholders first. We win together and measure success by the value we create for our investors, founders, and each other.

Take extreme ownership and bias toward action. We act like owners, move with urgency, and follow through.

Debate rigorously and commit fully. We welcome diverse views, use data and sound judgment, and once aligned, execute as one team.

Focus on what matters most. We prioritize impact, simplify where possible, and channel energy where we have a real advantage.

Be AI-forward and tech-optimistic. We actively use AI and emerging technologies to work smarter, make better decisions, and amplify human judgment — not replace it.

Stay curious and think big. We are continuous learners, aim high and build for long-term impact.

Benefits & Perks We offer a flexible, employee-first benefits program designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits begin shortly after hire and are designed to give you choice and flexibility based on your needs.

Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options, including employer-funded deductible support and HSA contributions

Dental and vision plans with multiple coverage tiers

Tax-advantaged accounts including HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits (with monthly employer contribution)

401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

Company-paid life and disability insurance , plus optional supplemental coverage

Additional support programs including EAP, health advocacy, and wellness resources

Flexible, unlimited PTO and generous paid parental leave

11 company holidays

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