
Graphcore · Austin
Graphcore is a UK-headquartered semiconductor and AI compute company, now part of SoftBank’s global AI ecosystem. Our headquarters are in Bristol, with offices ...
Graphcore is a UK-headquartered semiconductor and AI compute company, now part of SoftBank’s global AI ecosystem. Our headquarters
are in Bristol, with offices in London, Cambridge, Poland, Germany, and Taiwan. In 2026, we opened new key locations in India and
US with the aim to build out key engineering and operational hubs to support our next phase of growth.
Our mission is to build the future of AI compute – and that depends not only on exceptional engineering but also on an outstanding
People function. As we scale globally, the People team is focused on building strong operational foundations and a great employee
experience everywhere we operate.
You will be part of the Global People Team, working closely with People Partners and collaborating with People Operations, Talent
Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and Workplace teams.
Job Summary
The People Operations Advisor – US will be responsible for delivering high-quality People operations across the US region, acting
as the execution partner to the US People Lead.
This role is critical to stabilising and scaling the US organisation, ensuring onboarding, employee lifecycle processes, benefits,
and systems are delivered accurately and efficiently across a distributed workforce.
The role will work closely with the Global People Operations team and specialist functions, ensuring consistent delivery of global
processes while supporting local requirements across the US.
You will also work with external providers including Sequoia One (PEO), and support transition from current contractor support
into a regional model.
Responsibilities and Duties
Operational Delivery
Deliver onboarding processes, including contracts, documentation, background checks, and coordination with Talent and Workplace
teams
Maintain employee lifecycle processes including changes, promotions, and leavers
Ensure HRIS updates are completed accurately and in a timely manner
Support payroll inputs, benefits administration, and documentation through Sequoia One
Employee and Manager Experience
Act as a key point of contact for employees and managers across the US
Manage and respond to queries through ticketing systems and shared channels
Support onboarding experience and day-to-day employee lifecycle activities
Provide guidance on processes, policies, and workflows
Benefits, Compliance, and Mobility Support
Support administration of benefits, including enrolment, changes, and renewals
Partner with Sequoia One to ensure compliant and effective delivery of benefits and employment processes
Support background checks and pre-employment processes
Support visa and immigration processes in partnership with Global Mobility
Maintain documentation and support audit readiness
Ensure consistency with US employment requirements and internal policies
Workflow, Systems and Process Management
Manage workflows, tasks, and requests across People processes
Work closely with the Global People Operations team to ensure consistent global process delivery
Support HRIS accuracy, reporting inputs, and system updates
Contribute to ticketing system rollout and structured service delivery
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and process consistency
Regional Support and Build
Support the Regional People Lead in building and scaling the US People model
Help establish a consistent and scalable operational foundation for the region
Candidate Profile
Essential
Strong experience in People/HR operations in the US
Experience managing onboarding, lifecycle processes, and HR systems
Experience supporting benefits administration and working with vendors
Strong attention to detail and process management capability
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
Experience in a software, technology, or AI-focused organisation
Experience supporting engineering or technical teams
Experience working with PEO models (e.g. Sequoia One)
Experience supporting distributed or multi-site and multi-state teams
Knowledge of California labor laws and compliance requirements
Mindset and Approach
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment
Demonstrates strong ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
Works with urgency and a proactive, “say yes” mindset
Focuses on delivering high-quality operational outcomes
Motivated by supporting teams working at the cutting edge of technology
Balances efficiency with compliance and consistency
Graphcore is a UK-headquartered semiconductor and AI compute company, now part of SoftBank’s global AI ecosystem. Our headquarters are in Bristol, with offices in London, Cambridge, Poland, Germany, and Taiwan. In 2026, we opened new key locations in India and US with the aim to build out key engineering and operational hubs to support our next phase of growth. Role Overview Strategic finance leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide financial strategy and planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support. This role partners closely with the CFO, senior finance, executive leadership, and the Board to deliver rigorous planning, transparent reporting, and actionable insights that support growth, decision making and ensures financial discipline as the business scales. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Value Creation * Own and maintain the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-range strategic plan * Develop and maintain financial models and narrative to support scenario analysis * Lead scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis (growth, capacity, headcount, opex and capex) * Support capital allocation, ROI analysis, and investment prioritization * Partner with leadership on M&A, integration, and ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects as needed Executive & Board Partnership * Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO, and Leadership team * Prepare materials for Board meetings and executive presentations * Deliver clear explanations of performance vs. plan, risks, and corrective actions * Support capital allocation decisions and liquidity planning Performance Management & Reporting * Own monthly performance reporting, variance analysis v’s budget/forecast, and executive reporting * Define and track KPIs across opex, capex, and cash flow * Drive accountability through data-driven insights and operating cadence * Ensure alignment between financial results, operational metrics, and strategy Business Partnership * Act as a trusted finance partner with functional leaders, including Engineering, Operations, People and Supply Chain on: * Capacity planning (compute, hardware, facilities, power) * Capex planning (servers, clusters, networking, data centres) * Cost modelling (headcount, third party engineering, T&E, other) * Understand permanent and timing related spend variances * Challenge assumptions and influence decisions using data-driven insights * Translate complex technical and operational drivers into financial outcomes Team, Systems & Process Leadership * Build, mentor and lead a high-performing FP&A organization * Establish scalable planning and forecasting processes and controls suitable for rapid growth * Own FP&A systems roadmap (planning tools, BI, data models) * Drive data quality, automation, and self-service reporting * Partner closely with Accounting to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely financials Required Qualifications * 12–15+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or investment-related roles * Experience in high growth, PE-backed and multinational environments * Strong understanding of technology infrastructure, hardware, or development economics * Proven experience presenting to senior managers and leadership * Advanced financial modelling and forecasting skills * Working knowledge of IFRS / US GAAP, particularly relating to long term project accounting * Strong people leadership and cross-functional influence Preferred Qualifications * MBA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent * Background in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, data centres, or hyperscale cloud * Experience with M&A, carve-outs, or integrations * Hands-on experience with Anaplan, Adaptive, Hyperion, or similar platforms Key Competencies * Commercial and strategic mindset with strong execution focus * Board-level communication and storytelling skills * High ownership, accountability, and bias for action * Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments Compensation & Benefits * Competitive executive compensation (base + bonus) * Long-term incentives / equity participation * Comprehensive benefits package USA Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we're committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.
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