Manager, People Operations

Manager, People Operations

About the Company
A leading owner and operator within the renewable energy sector with a large, geographically diverse portfolio of projects across the United States is seeking to expand its team.

About the Role
The organization is seeking a highly motivated Manager of People Operations to support Human Capital operations and serve as a key point of contact for a growing regional office. This role will focus on benefits administration, HR systems ownership and optimization, payroll coordination, leave management, immigration support, and broader People Operations initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day People Operations execution with primary ownership of health and welfare benefits administration, including retirement plans, vendor management, benchmarking, renewal coordination, and serving as a primary employee resource for benefits-related matters
• Oversee the HRIS platform, ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, workflow optimization, and overall system effectiveness while supporting future system enhancements and scalability
• Partner with Finance to support payroll coordination and act as a resource for employee payroll-related inquiries
• Manage leave programs (including federal, state-specific, and disability leaves) to ensure compliance and proper administration
• Coordinate immigration processes for applicable employees in partnership with external resources
• Drive process improvements, reporting, and analytics to support leadership decision-making
• Serve as a trusted local point of contact for employees while helping build scalable People Operations infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; strong academic and professional track record preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Human Capital or People Operations with demonstrated expertise in benefits administration and HRIS ownership/administration (data integrity, reporting, workflows, vendor management, and process improvement)
• Experience supporting HR systems implementations, migrations, or evaluations preferred
• Strong knowledge of benefits compliance and working knowledge of federal and state leave laws, including FMLA and related programs
• Experience partnering with Finance on payroll processes with a strong operational understanding of payroll controls
• Exposure to employment-based immigration coordination is a plus
• Advanced analytical skills and Excel proficiency with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, communicate effectively, and proactively identify opportunities for operational improvement