People Operations Manager

UMOM New Day Centers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee premiums)

Job summary

UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a People Operations Manager to partner with supervisors and drive people programs on-site. This hands-on role leads employee relations, leaves, benefits, and HR systems while growing the People Operations team from the ground up.

You'll coach managers through attendance, performance, and terminations, manage leaves and accommodations, ensure compliance, and own HR data and systems to support payroll and analytics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including advising managers on employee relations
• Hands-on employee relations experience including coaching managers and terminations
• Experience administering FMLA and ADA leaves and accommodations
• Experience administering employee benefits
• Working knowledge of employment law, including Arizona law

Responsibilities

• Coach supervisors through attendance, performance, and corrective actions and guide terminations with care and consistency
• Manage leaves, accommodations, and benefits; provide clear answers and support
• Own HR system and people data, including implementations and upgrades for payroll
• Ensure compliance from fingerprint clearances to policy handbook reviews
• Grow the team by mentoring the People Operations Coordinator and collaborating with Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching managers

HRIS

Leave management

Benefits administration

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Title: People Operations Manager

Pay: $70,000-$75,000

Location: Phoenix, AZ, on-site travel between UMOM Campuses

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends

Be the HR partner supervisors trust when it matters most.

At UMOM New Day Centers, our mission is to end family homelessness by restoring hope and rebuilding lives. Our staff show up for families every day, around the clock. We're looking for a People Operations Manager to show up for them.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced HR professional who wants real ownership. You've sat with managers in hard conversations and helped them get it right. You'll be the go-to person for employee relations, leaves, benefits, and HR systems, and you'll help shape a growing People Operations team from the ground up.

What you'll do

• Coach supervisors through attendance, performance, and corrective action conversations, and guide them through terminations with care and consistency.
• Manage leaves, accommodations, and benefits so employees get clear answers and the support they need.
• Own our HR system and people data, including implementations and upgrades, so information is accurate and Finance has what it needs for payroll.
• Keep us compliant from fingerprint clearances and E-Verify to the annual review of our policies and handbook.
• Grow the team by guiding our People Operations Coordinator and cross-training with our Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist.

What you bring

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years advising managers directly on employee relations
• Hands-on employee relations experience, including coaching managers and preparing for terminations
• Experience administering FMLA and ADA leaves and accommodations
• Experience administering employee benefits
• Working knowledge of employment law, including Arizona law

Nice to have

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification. Not certified yet? We'll cover your exam fees, with certification expected within 12 months.
• Experience supporting an HRIS implementation
• Nonprofit, human services, or multi-site experience

Why you'll love it here

• Meaningful work. Everything you do helps the people who serve families experiencing homelessness.
• Real ownership. You'll build processes, not just follow them, and partner with outside experts for legal guidance and investigations, so you're never on your own with the hard stuff.
• Room to grow as UMOM's People Operations function expands.
• $0 premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contributions of 3.5% of pay when you contribute, growing to 5% at 3 years and 10% at 5 years of service
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and HSA contributions with our high-deductible plan
• Free Employee Assistance Program and telehealth access
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, UMOM is a qualifying employer

About UMOM:

Founded in 1964, UMOM is Arizona's largest provider of services for families experiencing homelessness, serving more than 15,000 people each year across Maricopa County.

This role requires a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (or the ability to get one), a Central Registry screening, background check, drug screen, and a valid Arizona driver's license. UMOM is an equal opportunity employer.