People Operations Manager

We believe that “Everything is Connected––” in biology, in our environment, and in the universe. This guiding principle underpins not only how we think, but how we thrive––so it’s no coincidence that within the the company ‘ecosystem,’ you’ll find nothing short of an intentional symbiosis of innovative science, passionate storytelling, and the shared, unrelenting purpose of striving to improve human and planetary health. How do we achieve this? This is where you come in.

Our people help make our vision come to life, and you are the essential glue that allows each and every team member to feel connected to the greater purpose, supported in their work environment, and valued for their contributions. You operationalize your superpowers by engaging your people-centric nature, and you have an intuitive understanding of how to nurture a galaxy-class employee experience, backed by your foundational knowledge of HR functions. You work across the team in all departments to connect the dots at every level, and when you zoom out to consider the broader impact, you seek to partner with leaders to solve complex HR-related issues mindfully, with the best interests of both the employee and our broader ecosystem always at front center.

In your dot-connecting, operational role, you'll harness your superpowers in a range of HR focus areas––including compliance, employee relations, payroll, performance, benefits, and DEIB. You are energized by time-sensitive tasks, operate with the appropriate urgency as well as caution and diplomacy, and develop process-bound solutions that allow for the optimum balance of rigor and speed to suit our high growth startup. 

Essential Duties Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the People Operations team, with a focus on key touchpoints of the employee lifecycle, including but not limited to: onboarding/offboarding, transfers, time off requests, leave of absences.
• Oversee payroll processing for both hourly and salaried employees
• Oversees the administration of leaves to include all federal and state leave of absences.
• Develop and administer various human resources plans, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with leaders across the organization to develop and model inclusive leadership best practices.
• Manage employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, leave of absence, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Recommend innovative employee benefit programs by evaluating and optimizing employee understanding and acceptance, while considering costs, regulatory requirements, and competitive advantages
• Develop, maintain, and implement human resources standard operating procedures, including compliance filings, employee records, reports, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Establish and maintain HRIS, department records and reports; recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of People Operations and/or key Executive stakeholders

Qualifications

Education Experience:

• Five (5) or more years’ related HR experience, preferably in a high-growth start-up environment.
• Professional certification from SHRM or HRCI preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)
• Broad HR generalist background including payroll, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and benefits.
• Experience administering performance management programs, with a strong emphasis on setting goals and objectives and tracking performance metrics.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll for both hourly and salaried employees

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of HRIS systems and other relevant software; Rippling, G-Suite, Asana Guru experience is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of HR principles, labor law, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll benefits administration.
• Understanding of compensation structures with a focused understanding of pay equity.

Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate a high level of professionalism, diplomacy discretion.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; keen attention to quality of work.
• Skilled at presenting to small and large groups at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to create and maintain positive employee relations at all levels of the organization; exceptional emotional intelligence, empathy, and ability to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion in a diverse environment

Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate organizational change and help leaders and staff through the change process.
• Proven ability to foster and support diversity and inclusion within an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and take initiative
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with diplomacy.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, stock options, and 401(k) plan with employer match
• Comprehensive insurance coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx benefits, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Generous Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of flexible paid vacation and 1 week of paid sick time annually
• 2 weeks of paid company recharge time annually
• Mental health benefits to support your well-being and self-care
• Quarterly Work From Home / Wellness stipend Remote Office Setup stipend
• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $110,000 – $140,000. The compensation range is specific to the United States and incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

Seed is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers the company to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work.

Salary : $110,000 - $140,000