(sr) People Operations Manager

We’re looking for a hands-on People Operations Manager focused on building the people functions, reporting to the Head of People at Genesis Therapeutics. In this role, you will be responsible for managing top-tier people programs including total rewards, HR systems and processes, and employment law and compliance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including talent acquisition and finance to ensure cohesion across different operational areas.

What You Will Do:

Onboarding and Offboarding- Continuously improve and streamline seamless employee onboarding and offboarding experiences, partnering with our Admin & People Ops Specialist

Compensation and Benefits- Administer compensation and benefits programs, including merit cycle, equity, and other elements of total rewards

• Manage benefits plans
• Support employees in the benefits program, including new employees enrollment, annual open enrollment, and offboarding
• Administer additional perks, such as ergonomic benefits

HR Policies and Compliance- Review policies and practices to maintain compliance and maintain an up-to-date employee handbook

• Ensure compliance with the labor laws and regulations, and completion of mandatory reporting
• Stay on top of changes in employment laws and regulations, and proactively update HR policies and practices accordingly
• Administer leaves of absence, including short and long-term disabilities, FMLA, PFL, CFRA, PDL, unemployment claims, and workers’ compensation
• Serve as the point of contact for immigration-related matters, including visa sponsorships and work permits

HR Processes, Systems and Analytics- Drive current state process documentation and discovery

• Design future state processes in partnership with process owners
• Building and managing workflows, and partnering with managers to support key employee milestones and moments of recognition, such as review cycles, promotions, equity re-ups, etc
• Optimizing our people systems to keep them up-to-date and easy to use
• Develop and manage HR analytics that provide insight into our people matters

Culture and engagement- Partner with the Head of People to develop and implement people programs that build employee engagement and retention

• Promote a culture of collaboration by fostering transparent and inclusive communication with employees

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant HR certifications a plus
• Minimum 5 years of experience across People Operations, with an emphasis on total rewards, compliance, and HR operations and/or HR analytics
• Experience in a high-growth startup environment is a plus
• Strong people skills and an ability to connect and support employees at all levels
• In-depth knowledge of Federal, California, and local labor and regulatory requirements
• Detailed knowledge and expertise in HR policies and procedures
• Strong strategic thinking, project management, and decision-making skills. Flexibility to work in an environment with shifting priorities and ambiguity
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail
• We take data seriously; you are a wizard when it comes to HR analytics, and systems / excel proficiency
• Proficient in HRIS (e.g., Paylocity), ATS, Google Workspace, Microsoft office including Excel, and related software

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Stock Option Eligibility
• 401(k) Plan
• Open PTO Policy
• Paid Company Holidays
• Free lunch and snacks at our offices
• Health Care Plan, including Medical, Dental, and Vision, fully covered for the employees