Senior Manager, People Operations

Thuma; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 6%

Medical, dental, vision coverage

100% paid parental leave

Wellness/WellHub memberships

One Medical membership

Equity in company

Flexible hours

Flexible PTO

13 company holidays

Employee product discount

Cell phone stipend

Commuter reimbursement

Product credit upon joining

Job summary

Thuma is seeking a Senior Manager, People Operations to elevate the employee experience and scale our HR systems and processes. You will own Rippling end-to-end, build new modules such as ATS and headcount planning, and partner with payroll and Finance to align data and compliance.

You’ll shape compensation guidance and reporting, manage performance cycles, onboarding workflows, leaves, and benefits, while leveraging AI to reduce manual work and improve outcomes for employees and leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in people operations with HRIS experience and 3+ years in management.
• Experience implementing new systems and processes with high impact and adoption.
• Hands-on HRIS experience, Rippling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Expand and elevate Thuma’s People Operations foundation; simplify systems and processes.
• Own Rippling end-to-end configuration, integrations, permissions, and approvals.
• Build Rippling modules over time, including ATS and headcount planning.
• Own performance review cycles and reimagine feedback tooling.
• Partner with payroll on expansion compliance and audits.
• Develop compensation guidance, leveling tools, and job structures.
• Generate market compensation data reports and job pricing.
• Administer leaves of absence, renewals, onboarding paperwork and workflows.
• Own intranet content and internal People communications.
• Maintain data hygiene across the HRIS and audit processes.
• Manage I-9, E-Verify, immigration compliance, open enrollment, and benefits.

Skills

People operations

Management

Data hygiene

AI in HR

Vendors/conciliation

Compensation guidance

Tools

Rippling

Job description

Thuma is looking for a Senior Manager, People Operations to make an already strong People foundation exceptional. You’ll be at the center of how our people and business operate, owning the systems, data, programs, and processes that power the employee experience. This is a high-impact role for someone who loves making things simpler, smarter, and more scalable, and who is excited to use technology and AI to build what’s next.

You will

• Expand and elevate Thuma’s People Operations foundation, simplifying systems and processes while creating thoughtful employee experiences that help our people and business operate at their best.
• Own Rippling end to end: configuration, integrations, permissions, and approvals, and act as our internal super user and go-to for troubleshooting and training.
• Build out new Rippling modules over time, including ATS and headcount planning.
• Own performance review cycles and reimagine how we do feedback, building tools that make it natural for managers and employees.
• Partner with payroll on expansion compliance and audits.
• Develop compensation guidance, leveling tools and job structures based on business needs.
• Generate market compensation data reports and job pricing.
• Administer leaves of absence and renewals, and onboarding paperwork and workflows, with an eye for accuracy and a smooth experience for the employee.
• Own our intranet content and internal People communications, keeping employees informed and making it easy to find answers.
• Own data hygiene across our HRIS, auditing regularly and building processes that catch errors before they happen.
• Manage I-9, E-Verify, and immigration compliance, open enrollment, and benefits administration, including holding vendors to real results.
• Build reporting that gives leadership a clear view into people metrics.
• Use AI and automation to simplify manual work across people operations, talent, and technology, and free up time for higher-value work.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Payroll to keep processes and data aligned across systems.

This might describe you

• 7+ years of experience across people operations, HRIS, 3+ years of management.
• Experience implementing new systems and processes that have high high impact and adoption.
• Deep hands‑on experience owning an HRIS (Rippling strongly preferred).
• Obsessive about data hygiene and accuracy.
• A true generalist across benefits, compliance, immigration, performance management, and LOA administration, 401k.
• Comfortable having hard conversations with vendors and holding them accountable.
• Outstanding communicator, especially in writing, able to make complex processes clear to employees and leadership alike.
• Strong follow-through, someone who closes the loop on every commitment and doesn’t let things slip.
• Genuine interest in using AI tools to improve people operations, talent, and technology workflows.

$150,000 - $165,000 a year

Thuma provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Thuma factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.

Additionally, Thuma leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Thuma reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

• 401(k): Participation in our 401(k) program with company matching up to 6% of your contributions.
• Benefits*: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions, 100% paid parental leave, and company-sponsored One Medical and WellHub memberships.
• Equity: Participation in employee stock option plan.
• Flexible by Design: We operate with a high-performance mindset, paired with thoughtful flexibility—flexible hours, flexible PTO, and a culture that supports both focus and balance.
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy 13 company holidays each year to rest, reset, and celebrate what matters most.
• Employee Discount**: 40% off almost all Thuma products.
• Cell Phone Stipend: $100 per month to support work-related phone use.
• Commute Reimbursement: Up to $150 per month for commuting to our office.
• Room Upgrade: A complimentary product credit upon joining, valued at up to $3,000.

** Some exclusions may apply

* Eligibility for compensation, benefits, and perks may vary based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary), work schedule, and applicable holiday policies, and are subject to the terms of the relevant plans and company guidelines.

Who We Are

Thuma is a modern design company specializing in furniture and home goods. We believe simplicity is the ultimate luxury. That the details matter. And that good design is good hospitality.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and are talented beyond the scope of a functional role. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description. We hire for integrity, initiative, collaborative spirit, open mindedness, and willingness to learn.

Thuma is dedicated to going above and beyond to bring people with diverse perspectives and unique experiences together to do great work. We strive to create a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self and by treating each and every team member with kindness, equity, and respect, always.