Gem

Senior Manager, People Services

Gem$100K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, with 2-3 years in a people leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of HR operations and employee lifecycle processes
  • In-depth understanding of employment laws and regulations in the US and internationally
  • Expertise in benefits and leave administration, including vendor coordination
  • Experience in compliance auditing and management of statutory reporting requirements
  • Proficiency in ADP and other HR technology tools

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of HR People Services with a focus on quality and timeliness
  • Manage benefits and leave operations, including escalations and vendor relations
  • Oversee lifecycle employee processes, ensuring consistent and compliant application
  • Monitor changes in employment regulations and update policies as required
  • Lead compliance initiatives and maintain readiness for internal audits
  • Act as the primary contact for HR operations systems and tools
  • Develop operational procedures and resources to enhance employee experience

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid schedule
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options
  • Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time off
  • Support for Employee Resource Groups that promote inclusion
  • On-site amenities including sports facilities and gym
  • Dog-friendly campus with WiFi-accessible courtyards
  • 401(k) plan with a 5% company match
  • Funding for employee professional development and wellness programs
Full Job Description
WHO WE NEED:

We are looking for an impactful Senior Manager, People Services who is passionate about building exceptional, uniform, and scalable employee experiences. This position serves as a critical partner to the VP, Human Resources, operationalizing our talent strategy, ensuring rigorous governance, and continuously elevating our HR methodologies, platforms, and team member journeys.

The Senior Manager, People Services will deploy a broad range of expertise to guide foundational workflows, including comprehensive benefits and leave management, policies and procedures. Additionally, this position directs lifecycle milestones, impeccable HR data management, and advanced technical systems support.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, including significant time in HR operations, compliance, or benefits administration, with at least 2-3 years in a people leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of HR operations, including employee lifecycle processes, HR data management, and case management within a regional or multi-country environment
  • In-depth understanding of federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws and regulations in the US, with the ability to support and expand knowledge internationally
  • Demonstrated expertise in benefits and leave administration, including coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders, and navigating complex escalations
  • Proven experience in compliance auditing, risk assessments, and management of statutory reporting (e.g., AAP, EEO-1, government contractor requirements)
  • Proficiency in ADP and experience with other HR technology tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend actionable solutions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders across functions and levels
  • Demonstrated people management experience, including coaching, workload prioritization, and developing capabilities within a team
  • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a continuous improvement mindset


Role Responsibilities:

  • Lead day-to-day delivery of HR People Services, ensuring high-quality, timely support for employees and managers
  • Own benefits and leave operations, including administration, eligibility, enrollment, life events, escalations, and vendor coordination, in partnership with Total Rewards
  • Oversee lifecycle employee processes (onboarding, transfers, job changes, terminations) and ensure consistent application of policies, workflows, and documentation standards
  • Monitor and interpret changes in federal, state, provincial, and local employment regulations and ensure timely updates to policies, processes, and notices regionally
  • Lead compliance initiatives and internal audits, including EEO, AAP, government contract obligations, and other statutory reporting, maintaining audit readiness across all supported jurisdictions
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for HR Operations team systems and tools
  • Implement and refine standardized operating procedures, knowledge articles, and self-service resources to drive efficiency and an excellent employee experience
  • Provide development for People Services team members, building capabilities in benefits, compliance, and operational excellence
  • Collaborate closely with People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Legal, Finance, and IT to resolve complex cases and support cross-functional initiatives
  • Support change management and communication efforts for new or updated HR policies, programs, and systems
  • Identify process, policy, and system improvement opportunities and lead or contribute to projects that enhance efficiency, compliance, and employee experience
  • Review and optimize our workplace policies, procedures and HR compliance across multiple offices in the U.S. (and possibly international as we grow)


Travel Requirements:

Up to 5%

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Part of our mission is to provide a great life for our employees. We believe that when our people are happy, they do their best work. Some of the benefits and perks we offer include:

  • Flexible hybrid schedule
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-paid and employee-paid options
  • Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time off
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusion
  • On-site amenities including a covered basketball court, soccer field, track, pickleball/tennis courts, gym, etc.
  • Dog-friendly campus and WiFi-accessible courtyards
  • 401(k) with a 5% company match
  • Coverage for employee professional development and wellness
  • And more!

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