People Operations Manager: HR, Payroll & Ownership Culture

Soni; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni is seeking an experienced HR Manager to own day-to-day people operations across the full employment lifecycle in Austin, Texas. This hands-on, high-visibility role supports employees and leadership, working directly with executive leadership and the CFO on workforce planning and ownership culture.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HR management, payroll processing experience, and strong knowledge of benefits, regulations, recruiting, and employee relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR management or senior HR generalist experience.
• Broad knowledge of payroll, employee benefits, employment regulations, recruiting, and employee relations.
• Direct experience processing payroll.
• Fluent in English; Spanish preferred.
• Experience in construction/engineering/architecture or related industry is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage hiring activities, including job postings, applicant review, and interview coordination.
• Process weekly payroll and support related tax, deduction, and reporting requirements.
• Administer health and retirement programs, including 401(k) and employee-ownership benefits.
• Advise employees and managers on workplace policies, leave, compensation, benefits, and performance concerns.
• Support employee-relations matters and assist with resolving workplace issues.
• Coordinate annual reviews, goal setting, and professional-development activities.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and confidential employee documentation.
• Promote compliance with applicable employment regulations and internal practices.
• Partner with the CFO and senior leaders on workforce planning and organizational initiatives.
• Help employees understand and participate in the company's ownership culture.

Skills

HR management

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Policy advisory

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Soni is seeking an experienced HR Manager to own day-to-day people operations across the full employment lifecycle in Austin, Texas. This hands-on, high-visibility role supports employees and leadership, working directly with executive leadership and the CFO on workforce planning and ownership culture.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HR management, payroll processing experience, and strong knowledge of benefits, regulations, recruiting, and employee relations.