People Operations Manager

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People Operations Manager supporting onboarding, benefits, HRIS, compliance, and employee relations at AI-powered CLM SaaS company. Improving People programs, analytics, compensation, performance management, and engagement.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in People Operations, including onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance with employment law. Proficient in HRIS management and data analytics to support decision-making and performance management.

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People Operations ExperienceHRIS AdministrationEmployee Benefits ManagementData Analysis and ReportingEmployment Law Compliance

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Hard Skills

HRIS ManagementEmployee Benefits AdministrationData AnalysisJob EvaluationsBenchmarkingPerformance ManagementExcel ProficiencyCompliance FundamentalsBackground ChecksOpen Enrollment Management

Soft Skills

Excellent JudgmentHighly OrganizedProactiveDiscretionAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Industry Keywords

SaaSHigh-Growth EnvironmentEmployee RelationsEngagement SurveysLeave of Absence Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end onboarding and new hire experience, including orientation, benefits enrollment, background checks, and setup activities
Manage annual benefits open enrollment and serve as the primary contact for employee benefits questions
Partner with brokers to improve benefits offerings
Maintain compliance with employment law, leave requirements, benefits, and compensation regulations, including recurring vendor audits
Own HRIS administration, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and confidentiality of sensitive employee information
Partner with People and other departments on headcount management, new hire logistics, and offboarding
Own People analytics and reporting, compiling and analyzing data for quarterly metrics reports
Support compensation programs through job evaluations, job leveling, benchmarking, and new hire pay decisions
Maintain and evolve performance management processes, including systems, training, and feedback
Own engagement survey processes, analyze results, and propose actions to leaders
Partner on employee matters, exit conversations, and investigations
Advise managers and executives on performance management, leaves of absence, employee development, and employee relations

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Generalist, or a related People/HR role, ideally in a SaaS or high-growth environment
Hands-on experience administering employee benefits programs and owning HRIS data
Working knowledge of employment law, leave of absence requirements, and compliance fundamentals
Experience supporting compensation programs, including job evaluations, leveling, and benchmarking, is a plus
Strong Excel and analytical skills, with ability to turn People data into clear reports and insights
Excellent judgment and discretion when managing highly confidential information
Highly organized and proactive, with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Based in or able to work from the Boston office Tuesday and Thursday each week (hybrid)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement plan with a company match
Equity awards, including a new hire grant and opportunities for additional awards throughout tenure
Flexible paid time off
Generous parental leave
Life and disability insurances