People & Culture Manager - US

About Making Science

Making Science is an international digital acceleration company with over 1,200 experts across 15 markets, including Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Colombia, France, Italy, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, Georgia, and the USA. As a proud consulting partner of Local Planet — the world’s premier network of independent media agencies — we deliver a suite of digital, technology, and performance marketing services to a global clientele. Our expertise spans digital marketing and MarTech, software and cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, and SaaS, all underscored by a relentless pursuit of innovation.

Making Science was ranked 15th in the FT1000: Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies 2023. Committed to making a positive impact, Making Science actively engages in various ESG initiatives. We’ve joined forces with the Climate Pledge, the United Nations Global Compact, and Pledge1%, dedicating resources and efforts to support non-profit organizations. Through these endeavors, we are committed to driving meaningful change for a brighter, more sustainable future.

As part of its commitment to innovation, Making Science offers its clients end-to-end capabilities required for consulting, development, integration, and maintenance of advanced IT solutions. Our global network of delivery hubs not only fosters job growth but also serves as an incubator for cultivating top-tier tech talent, fueling projects that accelerate transformation and modernisation.

Our team is composed of digital native professionals, who have a wide knowledge in the different stages and disciplines of the digital transformation: Digital Strategy, Infrastructures, Software Development, Creativity and UX/UI Design, Digital Marketing, and Big Data.

Making Science is People Centric, and we actively bet on our employees! We believe that they are the key to any successful business, and therefore, our greatest asset. We strive to provide daily learning opportunities for those who work with us and their colleagues. It is also really important that they enjoy what they do, and have positive experiences. We want our employees to feel proud of their accomplishments, and that they belong to a company that is in constant growth, because each person’s contribution is essential to achieve our success.

We believe in the power of diversity and the value of inclusion. At Making Science, our unique experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives are what drive our innovation and success. We are dedicated to providing an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment where all individuals are respected and feel they belong. Join us and bring your whole self to work!

📝Some details about your department

In People & Culture Department we care and strive to improve the day-to-day lives of the people who work at Making Science. We know that they are our most valuable asset and the driving force behind the company, and that is why we focus our efforts in turning Making Science into the best place to work and grow.

We are passionate about people, and that shows in the trust, camaraderie, and teamwork that makes us row in the same direction: contributing to help the people who work at Making Science achieve their professional and personal goals. Our work is characterized by the application of agile and scrum methodologies. Who said that People & Culture can't work this way? It is part of our culture, together with learning from each other every day, having a good time at work, and adding a spark and fun touch, both inside and outside of the office.

You will be the cornerstone of our People & Culture strategy in North America. Based in our Chicago office and reporting directly to the Global People & Culture Area Manager, you will act as a strategic partner to the business while ensuring operational excellence.

🎯 What we’d like you to do

• Own the full-cycle recruitment process for all US positions (Chicago, NY, Miami, etc.). You will define profiles, source top digital talent, and manage the end-to-end candidate experience.
• Lead the monthly payroll cycle for all US employees, ensuring accuracy in tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and multi-state compliance. You will also draft, update, and manage all employment contracts and offer letters in alignment with local regulations.
• Serve as the guardian of Making Science’s culture in the US. You will implement engagement initiatives that align our global values with the local American workplace.
• Partner with the Global L&D team to identify skill gaps, coordinate training programs (tech & soft skills), and support career pathing for US employees.
• Maintain and update our People systems (SAP SuccessFactors, IA tools, etc.) to ensure US data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Act as the primary point of contact for US labor law queries (FLSA, FMLA, state-specific regulations). You will ensure all policies are up to date and mitigate legal risks.
• Oversee the organizational needs of the Chicago office, ensuring a productive, high-standard physical environment for the team.

🔊 What we’d like you to bring

• At least 5 years in HR/People Ops, with at least 2-3 years as an HRBP in a fast-paced tech, digital agency, or consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of US federal and state labor laws (specifically Illinois/Chicago).
• High proficiency in HRIS (SuccessFactors preferred) and payroll platforms (ADP).
• Bilingual or professional fluency in English. Spanish fluency is a plus.
• A balance between strategic thinking and "roll-up-your-sleeves" operational execution.

✔️Perks of joining us

We offer a competitive salary according to your worth and experience.

We care about a healthy work-life balance. You can count on having flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home.

Health, vision, and dental insurance included. 401k plan with company contribution.

The opportunity to meet our international team with our Ambassadors Program.

15 paid days off per year of holidays (plus bank holidays).

You will never stop learning with us: subsidized training, free language classes, learning capsules, an e-learning platform, and many more.

Feedback is part of our day to day lives. We recognize a job well done through a continuous feedback model.

The opportunity to work in a fast-growing company with peers who will challenge you to grow each day.