Lisa Young

About Lisa Young

I build People Operations & Talent Acquisition functions that help companies grow with clarity, consistency, and heart. From Seed to IPO, I’ve been the one to design the systems, programs, and experiences that shape how employees join, grow, and thrive.I’m passionate about making the employee experience feel intentional — where people know what’s expected, feel supported to develop, and understand how their work connects to the bigger picture.Across several high-growth startups and publicly traded companies, I’ve owned the full People Ops & Talent function — partnering closely with Finance to align payroll, compensation planning, headcount forecasting, and IT on systems and security. I love the blend of strategy and execution: creating scalable processes that make work feel simpler and more human.

Experience

1. People & Talent

   People Driven

   Jun 2020 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   People Operations-Built and now own all core People programs: onboarding, engagement, performance, benefits, and offboarding-Designed performance review cycles, goal-setting frameworks, and feedback tools- Created recognition and culture programs that drive connection and retention- Developed HR policies, employee handbooks, and compliance frameworks from the ground up- Manage benefits strategy, renewals, and vendor partnerships- Administer HRIS (Rippling) and partner with IT on access, device management, and automation-Collaborate with Finance on payroll operations, compensation planning, and workforce forecastingTalent & Recruiting-Run full-cycle recruiting across Engineering, G&A, and GTM functions-Build structured, transparent hiring processes that elevate the candidate experience-Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning and organizational design-Manage compensation benchmarking Select Client Portfolio- Xen Platforms (SaaS / Fintech)- Charlie Financial (Fintech NeoBank)- Skye (Biotech)- Change Capital (Finance / ABL)- Stronghold (API / Fintech / Crypto)- Arphie (AI)- Anthropic (AI)- Charlie Health (Healthtech)- Souregraph (SaaS)-Birdsong (Healthtech)-Updater (D2C)

Education

• Ramapo College of New Jersey

  Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business/Management

  2003 — 2008