Tzafon
Business and Office Operations - SF HQ
Tzafon, San Francisco, California, United States, 94188
Tzafon is a research firm building scalable compute systems and advancing machine intelligence, with offices in San Francisco & Tel Aviv. We recently raised $9.7m in pre-seed funding to advance our mission of expanding the frontiers of machine intelligence.
We're a team of engineers and scientists with deep backgrounds in ML infrastructure & research. Founded by IOI and IMO medalists, PhDs, and alumni from leading tech companies, we train models and build infrastructure for swarms of agents to automate work across real-world environments. About the Role
We're looking for an
organized, proactive, and hands-on Business and Office Operations Manager
to help keep our San Francisco HQ running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment and is excited to shape the physical and operational backbone of a world-class research team.
You'll manage our office space and support the team's productivity through device provisioning, HR coordination, vendor relationships, and keeping the workplace stocked and functional. What You'll Do Device & IT Management : Oversee laptop and equipment setup, inventory, and basic IT troubleshooting (onboarding/offboarding, MDM setup, etc.) Office Administration : Maintain a clean, functional, and well-stocked office space-handle pantry orders, supply restocking, shipping/receiving, and maintenance requests. People Ops Support : Coordinate with HR for onboarding/offboarding, team events, and internal communications. Payroll & Benefits Liaison : Partner with finance/HR to ensure smooth payroll processing and benefit administration via Deel, Rippling, or similar platforms. Vendor & Facilities Management : Handle relationships with building management, cleaners, repair techs, and other external vendors. Event & Travel Coordination : Help plan team events, lunches, offsites, and coordinate occasional travel logistics. Office Culture : Be a welcoming face for new hires and guests; foster a positive, productive, and inclusive office environment. We're Looking For 2+ years of office or operations management experience in a fast-paced or startup environment. Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail. Experience with tools like GSuite, Slack, Notion, Rippling, or Deel. Comfortable with light IT/device management and willingness to learn more. Friendly, reliable, and proactive communicator who can work independently. Located in or willing to commute to our San Francisco office 2-3 days a week.
Compensation
Hourly Rate : $35/hour (contract, ~20 hours/week)
Monthly travel stipend and wellness stipend and office perks like snacks, lunch on in-office days, and a collaborative work environment with researchers and engineers
We're a team of engineers and scientists with deep backgrounds in ML infrastructure & research. Founded by IOI and IMO medalists, PhDs, and alumni from leading tech companies, we train models and build infrastructure for swarms of agents to automate work across real-world environments. About the Role
We're looking for an
organized, proactive, and hands-on Business and Office Operations Manager
to help keep our San Francisco HQ running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment and is excited to shape the physical and operational backbone of a world-class research team.
You'll manage our office space and support the team's productivity through device provisioning, HR coordination, vendor relationships, and keeping the workplace stocked and functional. What You'll Do Device & IT Management : Oversee laptop and equipment setup, inventory, and basic IT troubleshooting (onboarding/offboarding, MDM setup, etc.) Office Administration : Maintain a clean, functional, and well-stocked office space-handle pantry orders, supply restocking, shipping/receiving, and maintenance requests. People Ops Support : Coordinate with HR for onboarding/offboarding, team events, and internal communications. Payroll & Benefits Liaison : Partner with finance/HR to ensure smooth payroll processing and benefit administration via Deel, Rippling, or similar platforms. Vendor & Facilities Management : Handle relationships with building management, cleaners, repair techs, and other external vendors. Event & Travel Coordination : Help plan team events, lunches, offsites, and coordinate occasional travel logistics. Office Culture : Be a welcoming face for new hires and guests; foster a positive, productive, and inclusive office environment. We're Looking For 2+ years of office or operations management experience in a fast-paced or startup environment. Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail. Experience with tools like GSuite, Slack, Notion, Rippling, or Deel. Comfortable with light IT/device management and willingness to learn more. Friendly, reliable, and proactive communicator who can work independently. Located in or willing to commute to our San Francisco office 2-3 days a week.
Compensation
Hourly Rate : $35/hour (contract, ~20 hours/week)
Monthly travel stipend and wellness stipend and office perks like snacks, lunch on in-office days, and a collaborative work environment with researchers and engineers