Grow People Operations Manager

Role Overview

The Grow People Operations Manager is responsible for the end-to-end ownership and execution of all Grow People Operations functions, including payroll and payroll tax, benefits administration and strategy, HRIS and the broader HR technology stack, compliance, and HR vendor and contract governance.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include payroll operations and tax, HRIS and HR technology, benefits administration and strategy, compliance and claims administration, people analytics and reporting, and HR vendor and contract governance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong ownership mindset, high attention to detail, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 4–7+ years of experience in payroll, benefits, HR operations, or related field
• Strong experience with HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred) and exposure to ATS, survey, and compensation technology platforms
• Deep knowledge of payroll processing, multi-state payroll tax, benefits administration, and compliance regulations (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA)
• Experience building and maintaining people analytics dashboards/reporting from HRIS and payroll data
• Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts, including negotiation support and performance management
• Advanced Excel and reporting/BI capabilities
• PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), or similar certifications preferred