People Operations Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Act as the main point of contact for employee inquiries and HR requirements.

• Oversee all leaves of absence in collaboration with our leave management partner, Tilt.

• Manage benefits administration, covering open enrollment, qualifying life events, and coordination with brokers/carriers.

• Organize and carry out company offsite events, virtual team gatherings, and cultural initiatives.

• Sustain and enhance the Rippling HRIS, ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and streamlined workflows.

• Take charge of compliance administration, which includes maintaining the employee handbook and policies, conducting exemption analyses, facilitating the ADA interactive process, and monitoring multi-state employment laws.

• Develop and maintain People Operations resources on our internal wiki.

• Enhance People Operations policies, processes, and initiatives.

• Report directly to the VP of People and work collaboratively with the People Operations Coordinator, People Business Partner, and external partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in People Operations or Human Resources.

• Friendly and approachable communication style, comfortable acting as the main contact for a diverse employee base.

• Sound judgment in handling ambiguous or sensitive employee matters with discretion and tact.

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing organization-wide culture programs that align with company objectives.

• Ability to independently oversee all aspects of benefits administration.

• Experience in compliance administration, including knowledge of multi-state employment law, policy formulation, and handbook upkeep.

• Strong proficiency in HRIS platforms, with a preference for Rippling.

• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the capability to manage multiple priorities without close supervision.

• Strong accountability and follow-through on recurring tasks.

• Residing in the San Diego, CA area is required.

• Preference for in-person attendance 2–4 days per month.

• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.

• Eagerness to engage in a dynamic early-stage startup environment.

• Ability to adapt and remain resilient in changing conditions.

• Commitment to collaboration, inclusivity, and supporting teammates.

🏝️ Benefits

• A OneTeam culture that highlights transparency, innovation, inclusivity, celebration, and support for teammates.

• A robust tech stack.

• Access to any WeWork location.

• Monthly stipend for cell phone and internet expenses.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans available for employees and their families, effective from the first day of employment.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• Generous parental leave policy.