People Operations Manager

People Operations Manager

You will ensure smooth, compliant, and people-centered HR operations for a mission-driven organization. The role combines hands-on HR operations (payroll, policies, compliance, and lifecycle processes) with strategic contributions to employee experience, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations: payroll processing, employee records management, and adherence to internal policies and legal requirements.
• Coordinate weekly payroll and serve as the primary liaison with external payroll providers.
• Lead the annual review, update, and distribution of organizational policies and the employee handbook.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations across local, state, federal, and international contexts (including registrations and UI tax requirements).
• Support hiring, onboarding, and offboarding for employees and contractors (domestic and international).
• Maintain accurate HR data systems, personnel files, and secure documentation with strict confidentiality.
• Contribute to employee experience initiatives (retreats, engagement programs, professional development).
• Analyze HR/people data to identify trends and recommend improvements to leadership.
• Partner with leadership on compensation, benefits, and leave management.
• Support additional operational needs to help the organization run efficiently.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Human Resources or People Operations, ideally in nonprofit or small-to-mid-sized organizations.
• Payroll operations experience and multi-state compliance.
• Strong familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems (Paychex preferred), plus collaboration tools (Google Workspace).
• Knowledge of international contractor management and cross-border HR compliance (highly desirable).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft policies and explain regulatory topics clearly.
• High discretion, integrity, and professionalism with confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet regulatory deadlines amid shifting priorities.
• Solution-oriented mindset, with problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred

• HR certification: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR (strongly preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• $33.65/hour for 20–25 hours/week (part-time).
• Monthly healthcare stipend.
• Work-provided laptop and equipment.
• Generous paid time off (wellness leave, holidays, summer Fridays, and year-end shutdown).
• Flexible part-time schedule with a remote work arrangement.