Senior Executive - HR Operations (US)

Job Summary Straive is hiring for an analytical, process-driven, and empathetic HR & People Operations Executive to manage the operational backbone of our employee lifecycle. In this role, you will bridge the gap between strict regulatory compliance and an exceptional employee experience. You will own the day-to-day administration of our HRIS, payroll, benefits, and onboarding pipelines, offboarding while continuously identifying opportunities to automate and scale our workforce workflows. Key Responsibilities Employee Lifecycle Management: Own the operational workflow for onboarding, internal transitions, leaves of absence, and offboarding. Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, tools, and perks. Payroll & Benefits Coordination: Collaborate with finance or external vendors to ensure timely, accurate processing of semi-monthly/monthly payroll. Administer health, retirement (401k), and ancillary benefits plans during open enrollment and lifecycle events. HRIS & Data Integrity: Act as the system administrator for our HRIS (e.g., Workday, ADP, BambooHR). Maintain flawless data entry, audit employee records regularly, and generate actionable compliance and headcount reports. US Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure strict adherence to US federal, state, and local employment laws (including FLSA, FMLA, EEOC, I-9 verification, and state-specific tax or leave mandates). Maintain up-to-date employee handbooks and mandatory compliance postings. Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate current administrative workflows to eliminate manual bottlenecks, improve documentation, and optimize the overall employee experience. Required Qualifications Experience: 3-7 years of progressive experience in HR Operations, People Operations, or an HR Generalist role within the US region. Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. US Labor Law Mastery: Solid foundational knowledge of multi-state compliance, tax implications for remote workforces, and federal employment law. Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience navigating and configuring core HRIS networks (such as Darwin Box, Workday, Peoplesoft) along with advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data reporting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Straive