People Operations Manager

Job Summary

To enhance the HR functions of a remote-first organization, the full-time People Operations Manager will manage payroll, benefits, onboarding, and policy compliance while collaborating with subsidiary companies to optimize processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll for W-2 employees and contractors, troubleshooting issues and maintaining data integrity
• Serve as the primary contact for health benefits, coordinating open enrollment and compliance across benefit programs
• Manage the employee lifecycle, including job postings, onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining HR policies

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR or people operations experience, preferably in a multi-entity or public company environment
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
• Hands-on experience with multi-state payroll processing and benefits administration
• Proficiency with Rippling or similar HRIS and comfort with AI and automation tools
• Strong written communication skills and ability to operate in ambiguous situations