Manager, People Operations
Core
Operational bedrock of employee experience, managing lifecycle, compliance, and culture for a rapidly scaling space systems company.
Role type
Senior People Operations Manager
Builds
Scalable HR strategies, programs, and infrastructure for rapid headcount growth
Domain
Space Systems / Aerospace
Required skills
People Operations strategy, employee lifecycle management, benefits administration, payroll processing, HRIS management, employee relations, conflict resolution, compliance management, team leadership, stakeholder partnership
Preferred skills
Aerospace regulations (ITAR/EAR), multi-state employment law expertise, modern HR systems architecture (Rippling, Lattice), executive advisory
Technologies
Rippling, Lattice, Google Workspace, Confluence
Responsibilities
Design and execute scalable HR strategies for rapid growth; manage employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding; foster inclusive workplace culture; conduct engagement surveys; ensure compliance with federal/state/local laws and ITAR/EAR; lead Open Enrollment and benefits strategy; oversee payroll and HRIS accuracy; lead and empower the People Operations team; serve as trusted point of contact for complex employee inquiries; manage sensitive employee relations and conflict resolution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management capability
