Sr. Manager of People Operations
Jobgether
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Manager of People Operations based in United States.
This role sits at the center of a fast-scaling People function and is responsible for designing and strengthening the operational backbone that supports the entire employee lifecycle. You will own the processes, standards, and governance that ensure People Operations runs with precision, consistency, and scalability across a growing global workforce. Acting as a key builder rather than a maintainer, you will create structure where it is needed most and continuously improve how work flows across onboarding, offboarding, and internal mobility. The role partners closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and technical HRIS specialists to ensure seamless execution across systems and processes. You will also play a critical role in payroll and benefits coordination, operational reporting, and compliance oversight. This is a high-impact position suited for someone who thrives in complexity, values operational excellence, and enjoys building scalable systems that support rapid organizational growth.
\n- Own and continuously improve end-to-end People Operations processes, including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, and employee lifecycle workflows, ensuring consistency, scalability, and accuracy across the organization.
- Design, document, and govern standard operating procedures and workflows, ensuring institutional knowledge is centralized, accessible, and version-controlled.
- Partner with HRIS and systems specialists to optimize workflows, identify automation opportunities, and ensure seamless data flow across HR, payroll, and benefits systems.
- Support payroll and benefits operations by ensuring data integrity, internal controls, and timely execution of employee changes and benefit-related processes.
- Lead People Operations reporting and analytics, maintaining dashboards for headcount, turnover, compliance, onboarding performance, and operational KPIs.
- Serve as an operational escalation point for complex HR issues, ensuring timely resolution and continuity across critical People processes.
- Drive cross-functional alignment with HR, Finance, Legal, and leadership on workforce planning, compliance, audits, and organizational changes.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or a related role within a high-growth or technology-driven environment.
- Proven experience owning employee lifecycle processes end-to-end, with strong capability in building and maintaining SOPs and scalable workflows.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, HiBob, Paylocity), with a strong focus on data integrity, process execution, and operational governance.
- Strong understanding of payroll and benefits operations, including data flow, reconciliation, and internal controls.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, IT, and Compliance teams in complex organizational environments.
- Strong knowledge of HR compliance frameworks, including I-9, EEO-1, FMLA, and multi-state employment regulations.
- Highly detail-oriented, systems-minded, and comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.
- Strong communication and documentation skills with the ability to translate operational complexity into clear processes and guidance.
Benefits:
- Fully remote work environment with flexibility to support work-life balance
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks
- Equity opportunities as part of total compensation (where applicable)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan options
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Opportunity to build and scale global People Operations infrastructure in a high-growth environment
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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