People Operations Manager
StairwellAbout the role
About Us
Stairwell empowers organizations with evasion-proof solutions. Stairwell’s pioneering platform provides security teams with automated threat detection and response tools that amplify their operations. Acknowledged by Fast Company as one of the most innovative companies of 2023, Fortune 500 companies utilize Stairwell's platform. Stairwell’s team, a collective of security industry veterans and engineers from Google, is backed by renowned investors like Sequoia Capital, Accel, and Gradient Ventures. For more information, visit www.stairwell.com or connect with us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
About the People Operations Manager Position
The People Operations Manager at Stairwell is a key role focused on fostering team growth and maintaining high standards within the People Operations function. This position involves managing essential HR functions like onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration, while also overseeing the relationship between Stairwell and our external PEO.. The role is central to supporting Stairwell's mission in shaping the future of cybersecurity, ensuring a dynamic, empowered workforce in a tech-driven environment.
People Operations Manager Responsibilities
- Manage all People Operations functions related to onboarding / offboarding, benefit & 401k administration, visa-related requests, payroll, time off requests, and performance management.
- Partner and key liaison between Stairwell and 3rd party benefits and payroll provider (PEO).
- Participate in annual performance review planning and provide support for managers through the process.
- Own and further develop the onboarding process and execution to ensure each new hire has a great experience from offer acceptance through their first day.
- Work with members of the team to maintain and improve standardized HR policies and programs for Stairwell employees across the US in a partially remote environment.
- Partner with company stakeholders to take on key impactful projects as they arise.
- Iterate on process improvement as we scale the organization.
People Operations Manager Qualifications
- 4-6 years of Human Resources / People Operations experience, preferably at a high-growth tech company / start-up.
- Experience building, maintaining and presenting HR data analytics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented; you can handle multiple projects and dynamic priorities without missing a beat.
- Passionate about people and how they function together to create a valuable organization.
- Nice to have: Experience in key technologies that Stairwell leverages: Sequoia One, Greenhouse, Expensify, Bill.com.
Additional Information: Minimum Salary of $120,000-$150,000 + equity + benefits.
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