People Operations Leader — Hybrid 32h, Full Benefits

Santa Cruz SPCA; Santa Cruz (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Santa Cruz SPCA is seeking a People Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day Human Resources, payroll, benefits, and policy administration in a hybrid setting. You will guide the employee lifecycle, coach managers, and ensure compliance across HR practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, compassionate communication, and building systems that strengthen people and the organization. It offers a 32-hour hybrid schedule with full benefits and a mission-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in human resources.
• Capable of handling biweekly payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong communicator with ability to navigate differing perspectives.
• Experience building and enforcing HR policies and employee handbook.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Human Resources and payroll processes.
• Manage full employee lifecycle from hiring to offboarding.
• Serve as the primary resource for staff HR questions and concerns.
• Maintain compliant HR policies and employee handbook.
• Lead performance management and coach managers through feedback.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives and select projects.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Policy implementation

Cross-functional collaboration

Performance coaching

Tools

HRIS

Benefits administration

Job description

Santa Cruz SPCA is seeking a People Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day Human Resources, payroll, benefits, and policy administration in a hybrid setting. You will guide the employee lifecycle, coach managers, and ensure compliance across HR practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, compassionate communication, and building systems that strengthen people and the organization. It offers a 32-hour hybrid schedule with full benefits and a mission-driven workplace.