People Systems and Projects Specialist

The Company:

Lila Sciences is a privately held, early-stage technology company pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the scientific method. Lila is backed by Flagship Pioneering, which brings the courage, long-term vision, and resources needed to realize unreasonable results. Join our mission-driven team and contribute to the future of science.

Our Physical effort is developing a novel AI and data-driven approach to materials discovery and development to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy. And our Life Sciences effort is leveraging AI and high-throughput automation for valuable therapeutic discovery and development across biological modalities.

At Lila, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, please apply.

The Role: 

This role is tailor-made for a systems-minded HR professional who can design and implement with intention. As the People Systems & Projects Specialist at Lila, you’ll lead cross-functional initiatives that create structure without rigidity, clarity without control. Whether it's standing up a new HRIS, refining performance and compensation processes, or creating tools that help teams thrive, you’ll be the go-to architect and project driver for people-focused operations.

This is a P3-level role, ideal for someone who’s grown within the People function and is now ready to take on broader ownership, impact, and complexity.

What You’ll Do:

🔧 Systems Implementation & Optimization

• Lead the implementation of HR technology systems (HRIS, ATS, L&D platforms, etc.), from selection through rollout and support.
• Partner with stakeholders across HR, Finance, Legal, and IT to ensure system integrations support a seamless employee and manager experience.
• Translate organizational needs into workflows, automations, and digital tools that scale elegantly.

📐 Project & Program Management

• Scope and drive HR projects end-to-end—whether building a compensation review process or refining onboarding experiences.
• Manage timelines, dependencies, and communications across cross-functional teams.
• Identify risks and remove roadblocks early, keeping momentum without sacrificing quality.

🧠 Process Architecture

• Reimagine and optimize core People processes (e.g., performance reviews, promotions, offboarding) to be more intuitive, inclusive, and data-informed.
• Standardize what needs consistency, customize what requires nuance.
• Keep documentation crystal-clear for others to understand and adopt.

📊 People Data & Reporting

• Ensure data hygiene and accuracy across HR systems.
• Design reporting dashboards to empower decision-making at every level—from executives to hiring managers.
• Partner with People leadership to surface key metrics and insights.

🤝 Culture & Collaboration

• Work alongside HRBPs, Talent, and Operations to embed equity, empathy, and resonance into our infrastructure.
• Make sure our systems support a culture of belonging, not bureaucracy.
• Represent the People team in cross-functional conversations with clarity and confidence.

What You Bring:

✅ Experience & Impact

• You’ve had success in a people-focused role—whether that’s HR Business Partnering, People Ops, Talent Management, or similar. Maybe you built out onboarding from scratch at a startup, or drove change inside a large matrixed org. We care more about how you think and build than where you’ve done it.

🎓 Education or Equivalency

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field. We welcome those who’ve taken unconventional paths—bootcamps, certifications, military experience, or self-taught systems gurus are all encouraged to apply.

🧠 HR Knowledge

• Strong grasp of core HR topics like employee relations, performance, organizational design, and compliance. You stay current on trends, and are eager to explore new frontiers—like AI-powered HR tools, flexible work design, or skills-based org models.

📈 Analytical & AI-First Mindset

• You're confident using data to drive decisions. While no coding