People Operations Manager - Remote

About the Role

We are seeking a People Operations Manager to join our dynamic team in a remote capacity. This role offers the opportunity to lead and optimize core people operations for a high-growth, fast-paced environment. As a People Operations Manager, you will own end-to-end processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, compliance, and offboarding, while providing hands-on support to managers and employees.

What You'll Do

• Own and improve people operations processes across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.
• Design, launch, and refine performance review cycles, calibration processes, and supporting documentation.
• Administer HR systems, payroll, benefits, employee records, and ensure compliance across states and teams.
• Track and report on key people metrics including headcount movements, onboarding progress, and review completion.
• Support compensation, promotion cycle logistics, and coordination with legal or external partners as needed.
• Partner with managers on employee relations, performance follow-up, and organizational changes.
• Identify gaps in current workflows and implement practical, scalable systems to improve consistency and execution.

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of experience in people operations, HR operations, or a people generalist role in a high-growth startup or scale-up.
• Hands-on experience building and managing performance review processes and manager-facing workflows.
• Strong operational judgment with the ability to introduce structure without overcomplicating processes.
• Solid understanding of employee lifecycle operations, compliance fundamentals, and documentation best practices.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee situations with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Comfortable improving workflows, administering HR systems, and tracking operational metrics for organizational insights.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a startup environment.
• Familiarity with AI tools in HR processes.
• Knowledge of GDPR compliance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity opportunities.
• Fully remote work with flexibility across multiple U.S. locations.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays, including discretionary leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Exposure to leadership, customers, and strategic business initiatives.
• Collaborative, high-performance work culture focused on ownership and impact.