People & Culture Manager
Alumni Ventures
| Company | Alumni Ventures |
| Category | HR & Recruiting |
| Location | Manchester |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 19 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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 pref