We are seeking a high-impact People Operations leader to join our team at Waymark. As a People Operations Manager, you will be responsible for owning and strategically scaling our core HR functions. You will thrive in a high-volume, rapidly evolving environment and be essential to driving the success of the People team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuous Process Transformation: Proactively identify, design, and implement end-to-end process transformations across the People team to ensure we can meet the demands of Waymark's rapid, sustained growth.
• Data management & HRIS: Configure, maintain, and optimize the Rippling HRIS for accurate data management and reporting. Enter employee changes and ensure payroll and HR systems are updated accordingly. Ensure employee files are maintained in a compliant and efficient manner.
• Payroll & Compliance: Collaborate closely with Finance to audit and execute accurate payroll processing, focusing on timely, accurate, and compliant reporting.
• Elevated Employee Experience & Support: Serve as the trusted, day-to-day subject matter expert, developing scalable and efficient processes to resolve inquiries across benefits and employment policies.
• Onboarding: Manage onboarding compliance steps (I-9s, systems setup, file creation). Ensure consistent and positive new-hire experience across all teams.
• LOAs: Manage LOAs in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, liaising between the LOA vendor, employees, manager and other internal People team members. Guide employees and managers through requirements and timelines.
• Strategic Benefits Program Management: Lead all day-to-day benefits operations (QLEs, 401(k), Open Enrollment), and actively partner with the VP, Head of People to evolve our total rewards strategy to remain highly competitive.
• Policy Ownership: Primary owner responsible for People team policies and SOPs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Expert-level knowledge of employee benefits, LOAs, HR Compliance and employment-related laws and regulations
• Experience with HRIS (preferably Rippling)
• Proven track record and desire for process improvement.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Combination of start up and established organization experience preferred
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR Certification preferred

In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Here’s what you can expect:

• Stock Options: Opportunity to invest in the company’s growth.
• Work-from-Home Stipend: A dedicated stipend for your first year to help set up your home office.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage: Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life Insurance: Basic life insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off: 20 vacation days, accrued over the year, plus 11 paid holidays.
• Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents after six months of employment, and 8 weeks of bonding leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) plan with a company contribution, subject to a vesting schedule.
• Commuter Benefits: Convenient options to support your commute needs.
• Professional Development Stipend: A dedicated stipend supports professional development and growth.

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that some of us may be less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. Waymark is dedicated to building a supportive, equal opportunity, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every preferred qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

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Key responsibilities include:

• Systems Mastery: Own Rippling (PEO, 401(k), and integrations) as the primary power user, ensuring absolute data integrity and seamless system architecture.

• Onboarding Excellence: Oversee the technical and administrative logistics of the end-to-end employee lifecycle, with a focus on high-velocity, structured onboarding in a technical environment.

• Program Architecture: Build and scale automated, legally sound frameworks for Performance Management, Comp Cycles, and Equity.

• Policy Enforcement: Act as the final authority on HR policies, ensuring company-wide adherence to standards, safety protocols, and mandates.

• Compliance: Maintain rigorous compliance with Federal and California labor laws; proactively mitigate risks.

• Operational Execution: Direct administrative handling of complex employee relations, including leaves, ADA, and terminations.

• Framework Ownership: Evolve compensation bands and leveling guidelines in partnership with Business Ops.

• Payroll & Benefits: Manage end-to-end processing of payroll and benefits with high precision and attention to detail.

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Recruiting, Finance, and Legal on audits, workforce planning, and export-control (ITAR/EAR) compliance.

We are looking for a highly experienced and skilled individual with a strong background in HR/People Operations, particularly in a fast-growing tech environment. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience with Rippling PEO, payroll, and 401(k) administration, as well as deep functional knowledge of California-specific regulations and compliance requirements.

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