People Operations Lead - Remote (US)

Mighty Acorn Digital; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mighty Acorn Digital is hiring a People Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day People Operations, policy updates, and cross-team coordination. The role supports recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee experience while maintaining a strong focus on DEIA and workforce wellbeing.

Remote within the United States with a 5-hour ET overlap; you will partner with leadership, contracts, and payroll to ensure reliable, compliant operations across states.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in People Operations or HR coordination.
• At least 4 years of experience in government contracting / professional services.
• Experience scaling people operations at a growing firm.
• Experience coordinating employment requirements across multiple states (FMLA, state leave programs, accommodations).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across teams.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and balancing competing priorities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee handbook, code of conduct, and internal people documentation; update guidance with leadership and counsel.
• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition, including sourcing, screening, and coordinating interviews.
• Coordinate multi-state employment-law administration and applicable notices and records.
• Administer performance review calendars and 90-day check-ins with managers owning outcomes.
• Assist onboarding, offboarding, and policy-related projects to improve transparency.
• Collaborate with Finance, Contracts & Compliance, and leadership on staffing and compliance needs.
• Support DEIA initiatives and foster an inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

People Operations

HR coordination

Remote work experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Conflict resolution

Research & reporting

Ambiguity tolerance

DEIA / inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Mighty Acorn Digital is hiring a People Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day People Operations, policy updates, and cross-team coordination. The role supports recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee experience while maintaining a strong focus on DEIA and workforce wellbeing.

Remote within the United States with a 5-hour ET overlap; you will partner with leadership, contracts, and payroll to ensure reliable, compliant operations across states.