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Datavations · 4 hours ago

Sr. Manager / Director of People Operations and Talent

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

Datavations is a leading New York-based data and AI software company specializing in the building materials industry. The Senior Manager / Director of People Operations & Talent will be responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining talent while shaping the employee experience and scaling the people infrastructure.

Enterprise SoftwareInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Own the full recruitment lifecycle (3–5 roles at a time) from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring an inclusive and engaging candidate experience

Partner with hiring managers and Operations to forecast staffing needs and build effective recruiting strategies for technical and non-technical roles

Utilize diverse sourcing methods and track metrics for communication, outreach, and pipeline performance

Conduct initial interviews, assess technical and cultural fit, and coordinate a seamless interview process

Manage candidate communications and ATS data integrity (Greenhouse)

Contribute to employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives to position Datavations as an employer of choice

Design and implement scalable HR systems, policies, and processes across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, benefits, etc.)

Manage HR technology, including Justworks (PEO) and Greenhouse (ATS)

Track and analyze HR metrics to inform decisions on hiring, retention, and engagement

Partner with Finance on compensation plans, structures, and budgeting

Provide guidance on benefits, ensuring employees understand and can access available resources

Lead onboarding and offboarding programs to ensure smooth transitions and sustained engagement

Drive internal communications, team culture initiatives, and NYC-based events that foster collaboration and connection

Act as a trusted point of contact for employee questions and issues, providing thoughtful, timely support

Use insights from engagement data to recommend actions that improve the employee experience

Equip managers with tools and training to lead effectively and support career development

Manage performance review cycles, goal setting, and feedback frameworks

Champion a culture of continuous feedback and performance enablement

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Maintain policies, procedures, and employee handbooks

Manage employee records, leave tracking, and state-based compliance

Partner with Finance and Legal on payroll, equity, and compliance needs

Lead and evolve performance review processes to align with company goals

Support career development and learning initiatives to help employees grow

Partner with leadership to manage compensation reviews and promotion cycles

Maintain benchmarking data to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness

Support role leveling, salary bands, and equity program administration in partnership with Finance and Legal

Oversee benefits operations (health, dental, vision, 401k, life/disability, wellness programs)

Manage vendor relationships and lead open enrollment and benefits education

Monitor utilization and employee feedback to continually enhance offerings

Qualification

People OperationsRecruitingHR Systems ManagementCompensation PlanningBenefits AdministrationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsIntegrity