Vaco by Highspring ยท 21 hours ago
People Operations Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expVaco by Highspring is a top-tier AI/SaaS organization seeking a strategic yet hands-on People Operations Manager to build the core systems that support their internal culture. The role involves designing and scaling People Ops systems, managing the employee lifecycle, and serving as a trusted advisor for employees.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Nate Keller
Responsibilities
Build the Infrastructure: Partner with founders to design and scale People Ops systems from scratch, ensuring processes grow alongside the business
Champion the Employee Journey: Own every touchpoint of the employee lifecycle-from creating a 'wow' onboarding experience to thoughtful offboarding and everything in between
Master Operations: Manage the engines of the company, including payroll, global benefits, HRIS management, and comprehensive documentation
Scale Globally: Navigate the complexities of international growth, managing visa sponsorships, work permits, and regional compliance across a distributed team
Drive Performance: Implement 'just enough' process-building simple, high-impact feedback and performance frameworks that drive growth without adding bureaucracy
Be a Trusted Advisor: Serve as the go-to resource for employees, using high EQ to navigate sensitive topics and foster a culture of transparency and trust
Qualification
Required
5+ years in People Ops/HR, with a proven track record in high-growth or early-stage environments
Solid grounding in US employment law (international experience is a major plus)
Proficiency with modern HRIS and payroll platforms
Comfortable in the gray areas and can take a vague goal from the founders and turn it into a concrete roadmap
Exceptional communicator who listens deeply and acts with empathy and discretion
Benefits
Equity
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase