HR Operations Manager

**HR Operations Manager** Remote (East Coast) We’re partnering with a high\-growth, venture\-backed healthcare company transforming how obesity and cardiometabolic conditions are managed through a combination of clinical care, GLP\-1 therapies, and data\-driven population health solutions. This role sits within an early\-stage, rapidly scaling team and will focus on building and owning the operational backbone of the People function. You’ll work closely with leadership to ensure a seamless employee experience across payroll, benefits, onboarding, and core HR operations, while helping bring structure and scalability to a growing organization. **What you’ll do** * Own and manage end\-to\-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across bi\-weekly cycles * Administer and continuously improve employee benefits programs, serving as a key point of contact for related questions and support * Lead and optimize onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless experience from offer through day one and beyond * Build and refine scalable HR workflows, policies, and processes to support company growth * Partner with external vendors and evaluate new systems or tools as the organization scales * Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations * Collaborate closely with leadership and hiring managers to support strong execution of people programs * Own and improve HR systems (HRIS), with the opportunity to implement new tools and infrastructure over time * Leverage data and reporting to improve visibility into HR operations and support decision\-making * Contribute to overall employee experience, ensuring employees are set up for success from day one **Requirements** * 5–8\+ years of experience in HR operations, people operations, or HR generalist roles * Strong experience managing payroll and benefits administration * Experience owning onboarding and employee lifecycle processes end\-to\-end * Comfort working with (and improving) HR systems and operational workflows * Highly detail\-oriented with strong execution and organizational skills * Ability to operate in a fast\-paced, evolving environment with a high degree of ownership * Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively with leadership and cross\-functional teams * Preferred: * Experience in healthcare, biotech, or high\-growth startup environments * Exposure to HR systems implementation or process build\-out * Experience leveraging HR data and analytics to drive improvements **Why this role** * Opportunity to join at an early stage and build foundational HR infrastructure * High\-impact role with direct exposure to leadership and influence on company operations * Ability to shape systems, processes, and employee experience from the ground up * Fast\-paced, collaborative environment with strong growth trajectory * Competitive compensation and benefits package If you're interested in learning more, please send a resume to s.viall@kennedybond.com