Sr Manager HR Operations and Transformation

Freshpet

$100K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in HR, with 3+ years in HR Operations or HRIS leadership.
  • Experience managing and developing an HR team.
  • Proficient in major HRIS platforms, especially Dayforce.
  • Knowledgeable in HR process design and compliance standards.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Analytical mindset focused on continuous improvement.
  • Highly organized and adept at managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing HR Operations team.
  • Serve as the system owner for the HRIS, ensuring optimal configuration and data integrity.
  • Design and enforce HR policies that align with company culture and compliance standards.
  • Drive HR transformation initiatives to modernize systems and streamline operations.
  • Partner with senior leadership on HR technology and process roadmaps.
  • Ensure HR compliance with employment laws and data privacy regulations.

Benefits

  • Fostering a culture of accountability and innovation in the workplace.
  • Opportunity to lead HR transformation initiatives that positively impact the organization.
  • Strategic involvement with senior leadership teams on HR technology planning.
  • Focus on employee lifecycle transactions and service delivery improvements.
Full Job Description
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Department: Human Resources - Total Rewards

Location: Bedminster, NJ

Job Title: Sr. Manager HR Operations and Transformation

Reports to:

Level:

☒People Leader
• Individual Contributor

Type of Position:

☒Full- Time
• Part-Time
• Temporary

Classification:

☒Exempt
• Nonexempt

Compensation

Job Grade/Pay Band:

Annual/Salary rate:

Bonus/Equity:

What You Will Do

The Senior Manager, HR Operations & Transformation will lead the design, optimization, and execution of core HR processes and systems to ensure operational excellence, data integrity, and world-class employee experience. This role will oversee HRIS strategy and management, drive process transformation initiatives, and ensure compliance and consistency across HR policies and programs.

How You Will Make an Impact
• Lead and develop a high-performing HR Operations team responsible for employee lifecycle transactions, data management, and HR service delivery, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the system owner for the HRIS, ensuring optimal configuration, data integrity, and system integrations.
• Design, document, and enforce HR policies and procedures that align with company culture, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Drive HR transformation initiatives to modernize systems, streamline operations, and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute a multi-year HR technology and process roadmap.
• Ensure HR compliance with all applicable employment laws and data privacy regulations.

What You Will Bring
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in HR Operations or HRIS leadership.
• Proven success managing and developing a team.
• Expertise in major HRIS platforms (Dayforce).
• Strong knowledge of HR process design, policy governance, and compliance.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and continuous improvement mindset.
• Highly organized, results-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects and dealing with changing priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

  • Sitting: Often spends long periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Lifting: May need to lift and carry up to 15 pounds


SAFE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Employees must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

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