What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Manager, Operations - Start up! position at CFS?
HR Manager, Operations
Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)
Salary: $145-185K 30% Bonus
Why the HR Manager, Operations opportunity?
Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)
Salary: $145-185K 30% Bonus
Why the HR Manager, Operations opportunity?
- The Company: A venture-backed robotics and advanced technology company developing next-generation intelligent automation solutions.
- The Objective: As the HR Manager - Operations, you will own and scale the people infrastructure supporting a rapidly growing organization. You'll serve as the go-to HR resource for employees and managers while driving HR operations, compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations.
- The Impact: This is a highly visible role that will help shape the employee experience and operational foundation of a high-growth company. You'll have the opportunity to enhance existing HR programs, introduce scalable processes, and ensure employees receive exceptional support as the business continues to grow.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions and HR-related matters across the organization.
- Own and maintain the HRIS, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and organized personnel records.
- Lead benefits administration activities, including employee education, vendor coordination, and open enrollment processes.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations, including multi-state requirements, recordkeeping, and audit support.
- Advise managers on employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace concerns, and disciplinary issues.
- Manage the employee offboarding process and associated documentation.
- Coordinate immigration-related support between employees and external legal partners.
- Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to ensure a seamless transition from recruiting through onboarding.
- Develop and improve HR programs, policies, and operational processes to support continued growth and scalability.
- Manage relationships with external HR vendors, service providers, and consultants.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to HR support staff as the team expands.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required.
- 5 years of experience in HR Operations, Human Resources, or HR Generalist roles.
- Hands-on experience administering and optimizing HRIS platforms; experience with Rippling is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and multi-state compliance requirements.
- Experience managing employee benefits programs and partnering with external brokers or vendors.
- Demonstrated experience supporting employee relations matters and advising managers.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of an organization.
- SHRM, HRCI, or related HR certification preferred.
- Experience working in a high-growth startup or scaling organization preferred.
- Exposure to technology, robotics, hardware, manufacturing, or engineering-driven environments preferred.
Salary : $145,000 - $185,000