People Operations Lead (Senior Manager)

2nd Order Solutions

$140K — $175K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of HR, benefits administration, or HR generalist experience
  • PHR or SHRM-CP Certification
  • Hands-on management of health and retirement benefits and multi-state payroll
  • Strong understanding of HR compliance and best practices
  • High attention to detail with ability to manage confidential information
  • Solutions-oriented mindset with initiative and autonomy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products

Responsibilities

  • Oversee administration of employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Serve as primary liaison with benefits brokers and vendors
  • Manage open enrollment processes including employee communication
  • Ensure accurate setup and maintenance of employee benefit elections in HRIS/payroll systems
  • Monitor benefits utilization and recommend plan improvements
  • Coordinate semi-monthly payroll across multiple states
  • Administer the company’s HRIS, focusing on configuration and data integrity

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive work environment
  • Focus on employee wellness and benefits improvement
  • Contributions to continuous process enhancement
  • Workplace culture that prioritizes employee experience
Full Job Description
Overview

The People Operations Lead will be a key member of the Staff team at 2OS, responsible for managing and optimizing core human resources functions with a focus on benefits administration, HRIS management, payroll, and performance management. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for employee experience-related processes, ensuring that systems and programs are efficient, compliant, and aligned with company values.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and proactive, owning HR operations in a small business, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality, employee support, and continuous improvement of people processes as we continue to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards Administration

  • Own administration of all employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and other retirement offerings


  • Serve as the primary liaison with our benefits, brokers and vendors


  • Manage open enrollment processes, including employee education and communications


  • Ensure accurate setup and maintenance of employee benefit elections in HRIS/payroll systems


  • Monitor benefits utilization and recommend improvements to plan design and cost efficiency


  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, COBRA, etc.)


  • Support employees with benefits-related questions and issue resolution
  • Support semi-annual compensation benchmarking and review


Payroll Coordination

  • Coordinate and process semi-monthly payroll, across multiple states


  • Ensure accurate payroll inputs, including benefit deductions, bonuses, reimbursements, and adjustments


  • Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements


  • Partner with Finance on reconciliation of payroll, including retirement contributions and benefit deductions


  • Support setup of payroll tax registrations in new states as needed


  • Continuously improve payroll processes for accuracy and efficiency


HRIS Administration & Systems Ownership

  • Serve as the administrator of the company's HRIS (Paylocity)


  • Own system configuration, data integrity, user access, and reporting


  • Ensure accurate and timely updates across employee records, compensation, benefits, and payroll data


  • Partner with Finance and leadership to improve reporting and data visibility


  • Evaluate and implement system enhancements, integrations, and new features


  • Troubleshoot system issues and serve as the internal expert on HR technology


Performance Management

  • Own and continuously improve the company's performance management processes


  • Coordinate performance review cycles, including timelines, tools, and communications


  • Track performance outcomes and identify trends to inform leadership decisions
  • Update existing and build out descriptions for new roles / job families


Other:

  • Support broader team initiatives as needed, including coordinating offsites, identifying and managing guest speakers, recruiting and facilitating access to training and professional development opportunities


  • Serve as an HR consultant to a defined level of consultants, providing guidance on performance, employee relations, and development


Basic Qualifications

Required

  • 7+ years of experience in HR, benefits administration, or HR generalist roles
  • PHR or SHRM-CP Certification


  • Hands-on experience managing health and retirement benefits programs as well as multi-state payroll (with experience in Paylocity preferred)


  • Strong understanding of HR compliance requirements and best practices


  • High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information confidentially


  • Solutions-oriented mindset with initiative and the ability to work autonomously


  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills


  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products is required


Success Metrics

  • Highly reliable and detail-oriented in managing benefits, payroll, and HR systems


  • Provides clear, timely, and supportive communication to employees and leadership


  • Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability across HR operations


  • Continuously identifies and implements improvements to systems and processes


  • Balances compliance rigor with a practical, solutions-oriented approach


Direct Reports

N/A

$140,000 - $175,000 a year

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