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People Operations Manager Job Description Template
A People Operations Manager ensures the day-to-day engine of the HR function runs smoothly — managing HRIS systems, benefits, onboarding, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes. They are the operational backbone of the People team.
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimise the HRIS (BambooHR, Workday, or HiBob) and connected toolchain
- Own employee onboarding and offboarding processes end-to-end
- Administer benefits programmes and liaise with brokers and benefit providers
- Maintain HR compliance: employee records, contracts, right-to-work, and policy documentation
- Build and automate people processes to improve efficiency and employee experience
- Support payroll processing in partnership with finance
Requirements
- 3+ years of HR operations or people operations experience
- Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (BambooHR, Workday, Rippling, or similar)
- Strong process design skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of employment law fundamentals and HR compliance requirements
- Excellent stakeholder management and customer service orientation
Nice to Have
- Experience implementing a new HRIS from scratch
- Background in payroll administration
- Familiarity with international employment practices
Key Skills
BambooHRWorkdayRipplingBenefits AdministrationOnboardingHRISPayrollCompliance
Typical Salary Range
$70,000 – $100,000
Varies by location and experience
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