People Operations Manager — HR, Payroll & Onboarding

Confidential; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Culver City, CA is seeking an experienced HR Manager to independently run day-to-day HR operations, including payroll, benefits, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations for a pivotal frontline workforce.

The role reports to the Chief People Officer, requires meticulous attention to detail, strong judgment, and the ability to escalate to leadership when necessary; a hands-on working manager capable of investigations and coaching managers is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR generalist experience, including hands-on work in employee relations and payroll.
• 3+ years experience with California employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Handle payroll administration, changes, deductions, and audits.
• Conduct employee relations investigations with documentation and findings.
• Coach managers on performance, documentation, and discipline.
• Partner with leadership on complex HR matters and policy application.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and pre-employment processes including background checks.

Skills

Payroll

Employee relations

Onboarding

Benefits administration

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Tools

Rippling

Job description

Confidential in Culver City, CA is seeking an experienced HR Manager to independently run day-to-day HR operations, including payroll, benefits, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations for a pivotal frontline workforce.

The role reports to the Chief People Officer, requires meticulous attention to detail, strong judgment, and the ability to escalate to leadership when necessary; a hands-on working manager capable of investigations and coaching managers is essential.