Runwise is looking for a Manager, People Ops & Compliance who is highly motivated, results-oriented, and focused on company culture, benefits, HR processes, and overall company compliance. This is a pivotal role reporting directly to the COO. As the second member of the People team, you will have the opportunity to have a tremendous impact on shaping the company as it grows. 

Runwise (www.runwise.com) is a fast-paced, customer-focused climate-tech startup that controls and runs the key energy systems (heating, water, etc…) in 6500 buildings throughout the US. Runwise’s unique hardware and software service significantly reduces energy usage, substantially lowering costs and carbon output. As of today, Runwise’s technology takes the equivalent of 50,000 cars worth of carbon emissions off the road each year.

As the Manager, People Ops & Compliance, you will wear multiple hats: oversee and manage our PEO,be the owner of all things insurance, and partner with Talent Strategy on employee engagement and professional development. Other areas of responsibility include but are not limited to benefits, office management, compliance, and people analytics. 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Manage employee records and policies (including new employee onboarding), and ensure compliance with recent employment law updates (ie - national/local laws, new hire notification requirements, labor laws, unemployment claims, records retention policies, etc)
• Spearhead town halls, cultural events (monthly L&D moments, holiday-related employee engagement), and manager development workshops
• Partner closely with the DEIB committee on ongoing initiatives 
• Be the company’s point of contact with our PEO (e.g. coordinating all workman’s comp policy requests for customers)
• Collaborate with our insurance broker’s for all COIs and manage business insurance policies across the board
• Provide project management, operational, technological, and analytical support for compensation, benefits, performance management, employee engagement, and recruiting 
• Assist in office management: coordinating free lunch on Wednesdays, snack ordering, & office cleanings 

You have:

• 5 years experience in HR/People
• Experience in operations (HR or otherwise) is a must
• Experience working with insurance brokers on various policies / renewals is a plus
• Ability to evaluate and assess constant competing priorities 
• High integrity & character - you hold your colleagues to high standards as you lead by example
• An eye for detail and organization - nothing gets past you! 
• Finds excitement when spotting holes in a process as your brain quickly starts to develop possible solutions

Runwise is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We celebrate and support diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences within our company.

Benefits:

• Salary: $140,000-$160,000 (varied on experience and market rate)
• 401K
• Unlimited PTO
• Summer Fridays

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company and create a career path beyond this initial role. You will be surrounded by talented people where you will learn about real estate and software/managed services sales at a very fast growing tech company, whilst having a tangible impact on reducing carbon emissions across the country.