Springline Advisory · 2 weeks ago
Head of People Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expSpringline Advisory is a trailblazing financial and business advisory firm that accelerates next-phase growth for privately held mid-market accounting and advisory firms across the U.S. As Head of People Operations, you will be responsible for creating the operational People foundation during a period of high growth and frequent M&A, leading a distributed team while ensuring compliance and effective HR processes across multiple entities.
Business DevelopmentConsultingFinance
Hiring Manager
Julie Spence
Responsibilities
Lead a small, distributed People Ops team
Guide and influence distributed HR/Ops leads across eight (and growing) firms, most of whom do not report centrally and vary in HR expertise
Own benefits and 401(k) integration, HR processes, employment entity transitions, HR compliance, and UKG workflow buildout
Bring SMB or mid-market, PE-backed, multi-entity experience to an environment that requires adaptability, speed, and hands-on execution
Build toward a multi-year People Operations roadmap that scales with the enterprise
Travel: ~25% for integrations, onsite working sessions, HR/Ops alignment with firm leaders, Finance, IMO, and the People Team
Lead end-to-end benefits and 401(k) integrations for incoming firms (vendor management, data validation, communications, compliance testing)
Oversee employment entity changes, onboarding/offboarding improvements, handbook and policy updates
Own multi-state HR compliance (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, wage/hour requirements, leaves)
Create repeatable HR Ops processes: SOPs, templates, SLAs, workflows, and compliance calendars
Direct UKG process design and workflow configuration across the employee lifecycle
Partner with the India-based HR team to define global vs. local HR process responsibilities and ensure alignment across People Operations
Build clear process documentation, reference materials, and job aids, and train/guide local HR and Operations leads (who vary in HR capability) to execute workflows and policies consistently across all firms
Lead People/HR due diligence, Day 1, Day 100, and post-close integration
Provide input as HR expert into integration playbooks, timelines, checklists, and execution models for repeatable success
Define and refine the HR operating model (centralized vs. firm-local work)
Support distributed HR/Ops leads with employee relations frameworks, documentation expectations, and escalation processes
Partner with executive leadership to ensure the operational execution, alignment, and integrity of people-related programs
Support the integration of People Operations processes with compensation, benefits, and retirement programs to deliver a cohesive employee experience
Collaborate cross-functionally on enterprise approaches to job architecture, performance management, and rewards administration
Ensure people programs are operationally executable, system-enabled, compliant, and scalable as the organization grows, while preserving Springline’s big-small firm approach
Establish People data governance across all firms
Support reporting and dashboards (headcount, turnover, org structure, benefits, basic comp)
Oversee data accuracy during M&A, 401(k) transitions, entity changes, and new-firm onboarding
Build foundational analytics capabilities without over-engineering
Partner with the Integration Management Office (IMO) and Communications on consistent, clear employee messaging
Build trusted relationships with Managing Partners, Finance, Legal, and HR/Ops leads across local firms
Influence without authority in a distributed HR model
Translate benefits, compliance, and operational topics into practical, plain language for leaders and employees
Qualification
Required
10–15+ years in HR Operations, Benefits, HR M&A integration, or People Compliance
Experience in SMB or mid-market organizations, not only large enterprises
Successful track record leading small People Ops or HR teams
Strong expertise in benefits administration, 401(k) plans, and plan mergers
Experience managing employment entity transitions and building compliance rigor
Expertise designing HR processes, workflows, SOPs, ideally in UKG
Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (ideally UKG) with the ability to build and refine workflows, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data accuracy. Must be comfortable getting tactical and partnering closely with HRIS vendors to build functionality in a scrappy, resource-constrained environment
Proven ability to lead through influence, especially in environments where local HR/Ops teams do not report centrally and may have limited HR depth
Experience with (or exposure to) global/offshore HR teams, ideally India
Highly operational, analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated by creating order from chaos
A builder who enjoys working in ambiguity and iterating quickly
Financially literate operator with strong process discipline — able to tie HR operations to compliance, cost, accuracy, and risk mitigation
Long-term interest in compensation, equity, job architecture, and performance management
Preferred
Experience in PE-backed, multi-entity, rapidly scaling firm
Experience in Public Accounting firms
Certifications preferred: CEBS, CBP/CCP, SHRM-SCP/SPHR, CHRS, GPHR
Benefits
Benefits
401(k) integration
Company
Springline Advisory
Springline Advisory is a financial and business advisory firm that provides financial consulting and advice services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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