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Skyryse · 1 week ago

Senior Manager, People Systems & Operations

Greater Los Angeles Area, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

Skyryse is on a mission to revolutionize flight safety and accessibility. They are seeking a Senior Manager, People Systems & Operations to lead the People Systems function, manage a team, and enhance employee experience while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

AerospaceAir TransportationInternetTransportation

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of People Operations Coordinators, establishing clear expectations, driving accountability, and fostering a culture of operational excellence

Manage all activities within the HRIS (UKG) system, including payroll, compensation, benefits, Time & Attendance, LMS, surveys, performance management, and analytics

Serve as the HRIS (UKG) subject matter expert, owning system configuration, integrations, file feeds, audits, upgrades, and troubleshooting

Oversee payroll processing, timekeeping, leave management, and benefits administration to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

Design, implement, and continuously refine compensation, benefits, and employee recognition programs aligned with business needs and market trends

Serve as the primary contact for benefit brokers, identifying opportunities to enhance or update benefit offerings

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local HR requirements and serve as the point of contact for audits, reporting, and regulatory reviews

Maintain and enhance data integrity across all People systems, ensuring accurate employee records and seamless workflows

Develop and maintain detailed reporting and dashboards, providing actionable analytics and insights to the People leadership team (e.g., turnover, time-to-fill, headcount, compensation metrics)

Lead system and process improvement initiatives to streamline operations, automate manual tasks, and enhance the employee and manager experience

Partner with cross-functional teams (Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, IT, etc.) to support company-wide initiatives and ensure operational alignment

Oversee and guide execution of onboarding, offboarding, and ongoing employee lifecycle processes, ensuring consistency and quality across the team

Manage vendor relationships for HR technology and People Operations tools, ensuring maximum ROI and alignment with organizational needs

Support or lead ad hoc HR projects and programs consistent with a fast-moving, high-growth technology environment

Act as an advisor and escalation point for complex operational, systems, and policy-related issues

Qualification

HRIS administrationPayroll managementBenefits administrationData analyticsUKG experienceRelationship managementProject managementCommunication skillsProblem solvingAdaptability

Required

7+ years of progressive HR or People Operations experience, including at least 3 years focused on HRIS administration

2+ years of experience managing or mentoring HR/People Operations staff

Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws

Proven success managing payroll and benefits operations

Strong analytical skills and experience managing complex data sets

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

High discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

High sense of urgency and flexibility to pivot priorities quickly

Preferred

Experience working with UKG

Strong relationship management skills with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse set of stakeholders

Strong expertise in BI reporting tools, advanced Excel functions, and mathematical skills

Demonstrated experience in managing and administering compensation programs, including salary benchmarking, pay structure analysis, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations

Proactive problem solver capable of identifying issues and developing solutions

Constant learner, deeply curious

Innovative and excited to roll up your sleeves