Job Overview:

Our client is looking for an experienced US HR Operations Manager to deliver their HR roadmap and provide ongoing HR administrative support. This is a hands-on role for an independent self-starter who can take ownership of projects, develop practical plans, coordinate stakeholders and deliver high-quality work with minimal management. The role will work closely with the Chief Strategy & Risk Officer, Trusted Advisors, PEO and people managers.

Schedule:

Part-time (20 hours per week) US Central Time Business Hours

Responsibilities:

• Deliver the 30-60-90 day HR roadmap and maintain project plans, timelines and action trackers.
• Coordinate HR compliance and infrastructure projects, including I-9 follow-up, employment law notices, employee records, job descriptions and policy implementation.
• Follow up with stakeholders, identify risks and delays, and ensure projects move through to completion.
• Ensure completed projects are transitioned into sustainable ongoing processes.
• Coordinate the review and update of job descriptions.
• Build and implement a consistent post-offer onboarding process.
• Draft and update HR policies, procedures, manager guides, employee communications and training materials.
• Produce polished executive summaries, presentations and practical implementation tools.
• Maintain HR records and support routine administration across TriNet, PurelyHR and ShareFile.
• Support onboarding, leave tracking, performance review cycles, employee changes and offboarding.
• Prepare regular HR project and administrative updates.
• Support managers and employees with clear, practical guidance.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in HR operations, people operations, HR generalist work or HR project delivery.
• Experience independently managing HR projects from planning through implementation.
• Strong experience in onboarding, HR administration, employee records and policy documentation.
• Experience supporting a US-based or multi-state workforce.
• Working knowledge of core US HR compliance, including I-9 administration, employment notices, employee classification, leave and personnel records.
• Experience working with a PEO, HRIS or payroll provider.
• Strong project management, stakeholder coordination and written communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills, with the ability to produce polished executive-level documents.
• Experience with TriNet, PurelyHR, ShareFile or similar systems is preferred.

Qualifications:

• HR qualifications such as SHRM, HRCI, CIPD or equivalent are desirable.

Ideal Candidate:

• Highly independent, proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Organised, reliable and accountable for delivering agreed outcomes.
• A clear communicator who can simplify complex HR information.
• Comfortable following up with senior stakeholders and escalating issues early.
• Detail-oriented and discreet when handling confidential information.
• Collaborative, practical and comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
• Able to introduce structure without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

Working Arrangement:

• Reports to the Chief Strategy & Risk Officer.
• Initial focus will be delivery of the 30-60-90 day HR roadmap.
• The role will then continue with ongoing HR administration and further people infrastructure projects.
• An initial six-month contract is preferred, with potential to extend based on business needs and performance.

Measures of Success:

• The 30-60-90 day roadmap is delivered substantially on time.
• Immediate HR compliance actions are completed and documented.
• Job descriptions are reviewed, approved, and implemented.
• A consistent post-offer onboarding process is operating.
• HR records and documents are accurate, organised, and easy to access.
• Managers have clear guidance and practical tools.
• Policies and training materials are professional, clear, and ready to use.
• Risks and delays are identified early.
• Senior leadership requires minimal day-to-day involvement.
• Ongoing HR administration is completed accurately and reliably.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note:

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