Our client, a tech start up, is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented temp to perm People Operations Manager to support their growing team of ~50 people. This is a high-impact, hands-on role that spans employee experience, recruiting coordination, payroll support, and workplace operations. You’ll be the connective tissue between our people and their internal systems, ensuring a seamless, welcoming, and organized experience for employees — from first day to farewell. This role is hybrid in office 3x a week (Tuesday to Thursday) and WFH 2x a week. We’re excited to find someone who brings structure, warmth, and operational excellence to our client’s firm.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Employee Experience
Coordinate company happy hours, events, and team celebrations
Manage gifting for birthdays, anniversaries, and other milestones
Recruiting, Onboarding & Offboarding
Support recruiting coordination, scheduling, and reporting (via Greenhouse)
Own onboarding/offboarding logistics, checklists, and communication
Payroll & Commissions
Support payroll processing and sales commission tracking (Sequoia PEO)
Liaise with Finance/Accounting for accurate monthly submissions
Performance Management
Manage performance review cycles using Lattice
Support managers and employees with performance process logistics
Reporting
Deliver quarterly HR/People updates to the leadership team
Maintain documentation and tracking through our HRIS (Sequoia)
Team Management (TBD)
Potentially manage a junior-level coordinator (5–10 hours/week)
Workplace Experience
Order groceries, office supplies, and manage IT equipment logistics
Own vendor relationships for cleaners, recycling/trash, handyman, IT, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
Tech-savvy with tools like GSuite, Slack, Zoom
Reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed
Coachable, fast learner, and a strong listener
Positive, energetic, and respectful team player
5+ years in people operations or HR roles
Experience in startups or tech environments (~50-person company size)
Familiar with Sequoia, Greenhouse, and Lattice (or similar systems)
Comfortable managing or mentoring a junior teammate
Previous experience balancing people ops and office ops responsibilities
HOURS: 9am to 5:30pm + flex for OT
SALARY: Hourly (DOE) + benefits and bonus (once converted)