Metropolis

Manager, People Solutions

Metropolis$115K — $140K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in People Operations or HR Operations, supervising or managing a team
  • Expertise with enterprise HRIS platforms like Workday, UKG, or ADP
  • Experience in evaluating workflows, implementing process improvements, and integrating automation
  • Demonstrated collaboration with Payroll, HR, Legal, and Field Leadership
  • Strong analytical skills with project management experience
  • Ability to take ownership of results and deliver commitments
  • Creative problem-solver with a continuous innovation mindset

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain operational procedures and schedules for service execution
  • Oversee HRIS data accuracy and audit frameworks for lifecycle changes
  • Lead automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
  • Serve as a senior escalation point for complex employee issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on operational priorities
  • Analyze error patterns and implement corrective actions with Field Leadership
  • Provide performance reporting and insights to the Director of People Operations
  • Manage and coach a team of People Solutions Coordinators

Benefits

  • Access to healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan participation
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance benefits
  • Participation in stock option and bonus plans
Full Job Description
Who you are

Metropolis is seeking a Manager, People Solutions to oversee the execution, coordination, and ongoing optimization of our Central People Operations function. Reporting directly to the Director, People Operations, you will serve as the operational bridge between frontline processing and leadership by driving team performance against daily delivery objectives, automating workflows, and resolving complex transactional escalations. In this role, you will lead and mentor a team of People Solutions Coordinators, translate operational data into strategic insights, and build strong cross-functional partnerships with Payroll, HR, Legal, Risk, and Field Leadership to fuel Metropolis's rapid growth.
What you'll do
  • Establish, refine, and maintain operational procedures, SOPs, and daily delivery schedules to ensure high-quality service execution
  • Oversee HRIS data accuracy for all employee lifecycle changes and maintain a robust audit framework to catch errors upstream
  • Lead automation and AI initiatives, including LLM-assisted intake and automated triage routing, to increase turnaround times and operational efficiency
  • Serve as the senior escalation point for complex employee transactional issues, utilizing data and past experience to drive resolution
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, HR, Legal, Risk, and Field Leadership to align on shared priorities and smooth operational handoffs
  • Analyze field-level error patterns and partner with Field Leadership on corrective actions to improve data quality at the source
  • Provide regular performance reporting and actionable operational insights to the Director, People Operations
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of People Solutions Coordinators, distributing workload across queues and managing SLA performance
  • Foster an inclusive environment of transparent communication while implementing feedback systems to elevate team performance
  • Lead medium-to-large scale operational projects end-to-end and establish cross-training coverage to eliminate single points of failure
What we're looking for
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or Shared Services, with direct experience supervising or managing a team
  • Deep hands-on expertise with enterprise HRIS platforms such as Workday, UKG, or ADP, ensuring data accuracy across high-volume processes
  • Proven track record of evaluating operational workflows, implementing process improvements, and integrating automation or AI tools to drive team efficiency
  • Demonstrated experience partnering effectively with Payroll, HR, Legal, Benefits, and Field Leadership on complex transactions and escalations
  • Strong analytical skills with a history of leading medium-to-large operational projects end-to-end and resolving non-routine HR issues
  • Proven ability to take ownership of results, clarify expectations, anticipate blockers, and reliably deliver on commitments
  • Strong communication and influence skills to collaborate across functions and make sound operational recommendations
  • Creative problem-solving mindset with a passion for challenging assumptions, digging to root causes, and driving continuous innovation

4 Days in Office: Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection

When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $115,000.00 USD to $140,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis' total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans, and more. #LI-AW1 #LI-Onsite

Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate's application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.

As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.

About Metropolis

Metropolis is an architecture and construction firm that specializes in sustainable design and building practices. The company's projects include commercial, residential, and institutional buildings, as well as urban planning and development. Metropolis is committed to using environmentally responsible materials and methods in its projects, and has won numerous awards for its work. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about Metropolis
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
$1 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$5 million

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