Manager of People Operations

Directly partnering with the VP of People Operations to design and execute scalable HR strategies, programs, and infrastructure built for rapid headcount growth to support the company Ensure seamless execution across the employee lifecycle from onboarding, benefits administration, payroll processing, internal employee support and offboarding Foster an inclusive, supportive, and kind workplace culture grounded in integrity, psychological safety, and clear communication Design, launch, and analyze regular pulse surveys to measure employee engagement, gather actionable feedback, and drive continuous improvement in workplace culture Maintain full compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and aerospace-specific regulations like ITAR/EAR), and continuously update company policies as needed Lead annual Open Enrollment, vendor management, and benefits strategy to ensure competitive and compassionate total rewards packages Oversee accuracy and compliance in payroll workflows, HRIS management, and time-tracking systems Lead and empower your team and be a role model for the company of management capability Serve as a trusted, approachable point of contact for employees, handling complex personal or professional inquiries with total confidentiality Manage sensitive employee relations and conflict resolution with fairness, discretion, and deep emotional intelligence Benefits 100% health, dental, and vision coverage for employees; 50% coverage for dependents (Concierge Medical offered through One Medical where available) Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers Generous time off policy 401(k) plan through Betterment and equity management through Carta Fully stocked kitchen at our HQ and we cater lunch 3 days per week Dog-friendly office Experience 8-12+ years of progressive experience in People Operations or Human Resources, with at least 4+ years of direct people management experience Scaling & Growth Proven track record of building, scaling, and managing People Operations functions through rapid hyper-growth phases Executive Partnership Strong executive presence with proven success advising and partnering with stakeholders across our growing organization on people strategies Autonomy & Drive Proven ability to translate broad business goals into actionable project roadmaps and execute independently with minimal direction Problem Solving & Discretion Demonstrated mastery in handling complex employee relations, internal investigations, and sensitive organizational challenges with exceptional emotional intelligence, discretion, and high integrity Total Rewards Strategy Strategic expertise in Total Rewards and benefits design, vendor negotiations, and overseeing end-to-end Open Enrollment strategy Communication Skills Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a natural approachability and warmth Systems and Documentation Hands-on experience architecting and managing modern HR systems (Rippling, Lattice) and building out accessible and clear documentation (Google Workspace, Confluence) Adaptability Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! Legal Compliance Deep knowledge of multi-state federal, state, and local employment laws, compliance frameworks, and complex HR governance Aerospace Regulations Familiarity with ITAR/EAR regulatory compliance and security clearances and its implications on talent acquisition, onboarding, and export control workflows #J-18808-Ljbffr Muon Space, Inc.