People Operations Manager

Job Description

People Operations Manager

Department/Function: Human Resources

Reports to: Human Resources, Director

We’re looking for a People Operations Manager who enjoys being close to the business and making people decisions work in practice.

This role partners with HR, Business Leaders, and Finance to turn workforce and capability decisions into clean execution across offers, pay, systems, and employee experience. You’ll bring structure, judgment, and follow‑through so teams can move fast without creating downstream issues.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with Business and Function Heads to support workforce and capability discussions
• Bring an execution lens early, helping leaders think through what will work on the ground
• Support pre‑budget workforce conversations while Finance assesses cost impact in real time
• Ensure offers, salary changes, and pay calibrations stay fair and within approved budgets
• Work closely with Finance and Payroll to keep people data, payroll, and records accurate
• Support culture and DEI initiatives by ensuring strong execution and follow‑through
• Make practical improvements that simplify processes and improve the employee experience
  
  

• People actions are done right the first time
• Leaders trust people data and execution quality
• Offers and pay changes stay aligned with approved budgets
• Culture and engagement efforts land well with employees
  
  

• Experience in HR operations, people governance, or workforce support roles
• Comfortable partnering with senior leaders and Finance
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and follow‑through
• Calm, practical, and solutions‑oriented
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, creative agency environment