Manager, People Operations

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 143,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Manager, People Operations to oversee core HR services across the U.S. and Canada, driving employee lifecycle management, data accuracy, and ongoing process improvements.

The role emphasizes policy compliance, team coaching, and workflow optimization in a fast-growing biotech environment, with a focus on AI-enabled initiatives and accurate HRIS maintenance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in HR ops or People Operations, with experience leading teams and ensuring compliance with U.S. HR regulations.

Responsibilities

• lead daily People Operations delivery
• ensure policy compliance
• manage escalation resolution
• coach team members
• optimize workflows
• maintain HR system accuracy (Workday preferred)
• support payroll inputs
• drive process automation and AI initiatives

Skills

People Operations

Team leadership

Policy compliance

Process optimization

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Role

Manager, People Operations, overseeing core HR operational services in the U.S. and Canada, including employee lifecycle management, data administration, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• lead daily People Operations delivery
• ensure policy compliance
• manage escalation resolution
• coach team members
• optimize workflows
• maintain HR system accuracy (Workday preferred)
• support payroll inputs
• drive process automation and AI initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
• 6+ years in HR ops or People Operations, with experience leading teams, managing HRIS systems (Workday experience preferred), and ensuring compliance with U.S. federal and state HR regulations.

Preferred

• experience supporting rapid growth organizations or multiple geographies
• knowledge of Canadian benefits
• familiarity with HR tech tools like ADP or ServiceNow

Work setup

Onsite in Redwood City, CA, with a salary range of $143K-$178K, plus benefits and equity.