(Sr) People Operations Manager
San Diego, CA
G&A /
Full-time /
On-site
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:
- Continuously improve and streamline seamless employee onboarding and offboarding experiences, partnering with our Admin & People Ops Specialist
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Onboarding and Offboarding
Compensation and Benefits
HR Policies and Compliance
HR Processes, Systems and Analytics
Culture and engagement
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
$120,000 - $150,000 a year
The salary range for this full-time position is $120K - $150K. In addition, we offer competitive equity and benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, level, and additional factors, including relevant skills, experience, and business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
