Manager of People Operations

• Directly partnering with the VP of People Operations to design and execute scalable HR strategies, programs, and infrastructure built for rapid headcount growth to support the company
• Ensure seamless execution across the employee lifecycle from onboarding, benefits administration, payroll processing, internal employee support and offboarding
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and kind workplace culture grounded in integrity, psychological safety, and clear communication
• Design, launch, and analyze regular pulse surveys to measure employee engagement, gather actionable feedback, and drive continuous improvement in workplace culture
• Maintain full compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and aerospace-specific regulations like ITAR/EAR), and continuously update company policies as needed
• Lead annual Open Enrollment, vendor management, and benefits strategy to ensure competitive and compassionate total rewards packages
• Oversee accuracy and compliance in payroll workflows, HRIS management, and time-tracking systems
• Lead and empower your team and be a role model for the company of management capability
• Serve as a trusted, approachable point of contact for employees, handling complex personal or professional inquiries with total confidentiality
• Manage sensitive employee relations and conflict resolution with fairness, discretion, and deep emotional intelligence

Benefits

• 100% health, dental, and vision coverage for employees; 50% coverage for dependents (Concierge Medical offered through One Medical where available)
• Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Generous time off policy
• 401(k) plan through Betterment and equity management through Carta
• Fully stocked kitchen at our HQ and we cater lunch 3 days per week
• Dog-friendly office- 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