Delta Dental of Michigan

Manager, People Operations

Delta Dental of Michigan$95K — $110K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Management, or related field required.
  • 5+ years of People Operations experience with a focus on Employee Relations and/or Benefits Administration.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations impacting employee benefits and leave policies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is preferred.
  • Experience in Benefits Administration and leave of absence (LOA) processing is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with a multi-state employer and familiar with State Leave Laws is strongly preferred.
  • SHRM-CP designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations in various People Operations functions, including Benefits and Employee Relations.
  • Partner with leadership to manage employee relations issues and develop staff strategies.
  • Develop and implement organizational policies aligned with State and Local regulations.
  • Support strategies to enhance employee engagement and retention.
  • Manage all leave administration processes including FMLA and state sick leave.
  • Assist in developing and administering people operations programs for employees.
  • Provide executive leadership with insights on organizational trends through data analysis.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility between remote and on-site work.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Support for employee engagement programs.
  • Focus on creating a compliant and high-performing workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Manager, People Operations

Number of Positions:
1

Location:
Indianapolis, IN

Location Specifics:
Hybrid Position

Job Summary:

The Manager, People Operations is responsible for leading the daily administration, delivery, and continuous improvement of employee programs, services, and operational processes that support the employee lifecycle and overall People strategy. This role oversees a broad range of human resources functions, including benefits administration, compensation, employee relations, employee records management, compliance, and other enterprise-wide initiatives.

The Manager, People Operations partners closely with leaders across the organization to ensure programs, policies, and processes are delivered effectively, consistently, and in alignment with business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, along with expertise in human resources operations, employee experience, and program management. Success in this role requires sound judgment, a customer-focused mindset, the ability to balance strategic and operational responsibilities, and a commitment to fostering a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture.

  • Oversee daily operations of the People Operations teams in functions including, but not limited to, Benefits, Employee Relations, Regulatory and Compliance, and Policy Administration.
  • Partner with leaderships to navigate employee relations issues and assist with the development of staff, including conducting investigations, resolving conflicts and facilitating compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures consistent with State and Local regulations.
  • Support employee engagement and retention strategies throughout the organization.
  • Oversee administration of all leave administration, including FMLA, State Sick Leave, and Disability.
  • Participate in the development, delivery and administration of people operations programs for employees.
  • Provide Executive leadership with organizational trends, making recommendations based on data analysis.
  • Assist with open enrollment, including updating benefit guides, auditing changes, and processing updates to PO systems.
  • Stay abreast of people operations trends affecting the corporation and department function and updates management as appropriate.
  • Provide support to leadership as needed for projects, programs, and meetings.


Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in HR Management, Business Management, or related field required.
  • 5+ years of experience in People Operations with Employee Relations and/or Benefits Administration experience required.
  • Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations affecting employee benefit programs, employee relations, and leave of absence policies required.
  • Demonstrated experience using Microsoft office products, particularly Excel preferred.
  • Previous experience with Benefits Administration and LOA processing strongly preferred.
  • Previous experience working for a multi-state employer with State Leave Laws strongly preferred.
  • SHRM-CP designation preferred.


Technical Qualifications

  • Willingness to learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and process improvements, including automation or AI-enabled solutions.
  • Used AI tools responsibly within company, security, and compliance guidelines.
  • HRIS and Microsoft Office proficiency, including advanced Excel skills.


Base Salary Range: 95,000-$110,000

About Delta Dental of Michigan

Delta Dental of Michigan is a non-profit dental insurance company that provides dental insurance programs to over 1.8 million people in Michigan. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Okemos, Michigan. Delta Dental of Michigan is part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which is the largest dental benefits provider in the United States. The company offers a variety of dental insurance plans, including PPO, HMO, and fee-for-service plans. Delta Dental of Michigan is committed to improving oral health and access to dental care in Michigan.
Learn more about Delta Dental of Michigan
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Industry
Founded
1957

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