People Operations Manager

LinkSquares; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Equity awards

Job summary

LinkSquares in Boston is seeking a People Operations Manager to own both the operational backbone and strategic programs of our People function. You’ll lead onboarding, benefits, HRIS data integrity, and compliance while advising managers on employee relations, performance management, and development.

This role leverages AI and new tech to innovate People programs. The position is hybrid, with in-office cadence in Boston (Tue/Thu).

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in People Operations or related role.
• Hands-on experience administering employee benefits programs and owning HRIS data.
• Working knowledge of employment law, leave requirements, and compliance fundamentals.
• Experience supporting compensation programs (job evaluations, leveling, benchmarking) is a plus.
• Strong Excel and data analytics skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding, benefits, HRIS data integrity, and compliance.
• Advise managers on employee relations, performance management, and development.
• Lead benefits enrollment and partner with brokers to improve offerings.
• Own People analytics and quarterly metrics reporting for business decisions.
• Support compensation programs with job evaluations and benchmarking.
• Innovate and improve People programs using AI and new technology.

Skills

HR Generalist

Benefits Administration

HRIS Data Integrity

People Analytics

Excel

Tools

HRIS System

Job description

LinkSquares is a Boston-based, AI-powered CLM SaaS leader trusted by organizations like DraftKings, Manscaped, and Vivid Seats. We automate the contracting process for legal, finance, and HR teams, helping them save time, cut costs, and improve business outcomes. For more information, visitlinksquares.com.

About the team:

Come join our People team! From the moment someone accepts an offer through every stage of their time here, our People team is essential to creating a world-class employee experience. We partner with the business on programs like onboarding, performance management, total rewards, and ongoing culture initiatives that keep employees engaged and supported. We're a hands-on, detail-driven team that partners closely to support every department at LinkSquares.

About the role:

The People Operations Manager is a detail-oriented, highly organized professional who thrives on owning both the operational backbone and the strategic programs of a People function. You'll be the go-to resource for onboarding, benefits, HRIS data integrity, and compliance, while also acting as a trusted advisor to managers on employee relations, performance management, and development. This role is a strong fit for someone who wants to innovate and improve People programs utilizing AI and new technology.

Responsibilities:

• Benefits Administration: Manage annual open enrollment and serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions; partner with our brokers to continuously improve our offerings.
• Compliance & Audits: Maintain compliance with employment law, leave of absence requirements, benefits, and compensation regulations, including recurring audits with our vendors.
• HRIS & Data Integrity: Own our HRIS system — timely, accurate data entry and administration, with the strictest confidentiality for sensitive employee information.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner across the People team and other departments on operational processes like headcount management, new hire logistics, and offboarding.
• People Analytics: Own People analytics and reporting, compiling and analyzing data for quarterly metrics reports that inform business decisions.
• Compensation Program Support: Support LinkSquares' compensation program through job evaluations, job leveling, and benchmarking, partnering with business leaders and Talent Acquisition on new hire pay decisions.
• Performance Management: Maintain and evolve LinkSquares’ Performance Management processes by managing applicable systems, training and feedback.
• Trusted Advisor: Act as a go-to resource for managers and executives on people matters — performance management, leaves of absence, employee development, and employee relations.

Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Generalist, or a related People/HR role, ideally in a SaaS or high-growth environment.
• Hands-on experience administering employee benefits programs and owning HRIS data.
• Working knowledge of employment law, leave of absence requirements, and compliance fundamentals.
• Experience supporting compensation programs (job evaluations, leveling, benchmarking) is a plus.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills and comfort turning People data into clear reports and insights.
• Excellent judgment and discretion. You'll regularly manage highly confidential information.
• Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Based in or able to work from our Boston office Tuesday and Thursday each week (hybrid).

Compensation for this role includes an annual base salary between $115,000 to $135,000. LinkSquares takes into consideration a number of factors when determining an employee's starting salary, including work location, job-related skills, and relevant education, experience, and training. The recruiter assigned to this role will share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Candidates are eligible to participate in the company's benefit programs. LinkSquares' benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k retirement plan with a company match, equity awards (a new hire grant, along with opportunities for additional awards throughout your tenure), flexible paid time off, generous parental leave, life and disability insurances, and more.

LinkSquares is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristics.