Manager of People Operations

Join our team as the Manager of People Operations, where you will directly partner with the VP of People Operations to design and execute scalable HR strategies and programs. You will ensure seamless execution across the employee lifecycle, foster an inclusive workplace culture, maintain compliance with labor laws, lead annual Open Enrollment, oversee payroll workflows, and serve as a trusted point of contact for employees. This role requires 8-12+ years of progressive experience in People Operations or Human Resources, with at least 4+ years of direct people management experience.

• Directly partnering with the VP of People Operations to design and execute scalable HR strategies, programs, and infrastructure built for rapid headcount growth.
• Ensuring seamless execution across the employee lifecycle from onboarding, benefits administration, payroll processing, internal employee support and offboarding.
• Fostering an inclusive, supportive, and kind workplace culture grounded in integrity, psychological safety, and clear communication.

• Experience: 8–12+ years of progressive experience in People Operations or Human Resources, with at least 4+ years of direct people management experience
• Scaling & Growth: Proven track record of building, scaling, and managing People Operations functions through rapid hyper-growth phases
• Executive Partnership: Strong executive presence with proven success advising and partnering with stakeholders across our growing organization on people strategies
• Autonomy & Drive: Proven ability to translate broad business goals into actionable project roadmaps and execute independently with minimal direction
• Problem Solving & Discretion: Demonstrated mastery in handling complex employee relations, internal investigations, and sensitive organizational challenges with exceptional emotional intelligence, discretion, and high integrity
• Total Rewards Strategy: Strategic expertise in Total Rewards and benefits design, vendor negotiations, and overseeing end-to-end Open Enrollment strategy
• Communication Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a natural approachability and warmth
• Systems and Documentation: Hands-on experience architecting and managing modern HR systems (Rippling, Lattice) and building out accessible and clear documentation (Google Workspace, Confluence)
• Adaptability: Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
• We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application!
• Legal Compliance: Deep knowledge of multi-state federal, state, and local employment laws, compliance frameworks, and complex HR governance
• Aerospace Regulations: Familiarity with ITAR/EAR regulatory compliance and security clearances and its implications on talent acquisition, onboarding, and export control workflows