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.

Benefits

, and systems are delivered accurately and efficiently across a distributed workforce.

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

, Compliance, and Mobility Support Support administration of

, including enrolment, changes, and renewals Partner with Sequoia One to ensure compliant and effective delivery of

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

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.

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

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,