Lead, People Operations

Atticus

. Run benefits, systems, payroll, and multi-state compliance through the PEO .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in People Operations, including benefits management, HRIS administration, payroll processing, and compliance within a venture-backed tech environment. Proven ability to enhance employee experience and drive operational improvements through effective policy management and vendor partnerships.

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People Operations ManagementHRIS AdministrationBenefits AnalysisCompliance ManagementOperational Improvement

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Hard Skills

Benefits ManagementPayroll ProcessingHRIS ImplementationPerformance Cycles ManagementCompliance AnalysisSystem MigrationHR Process Automation

Soft Skills

Tactful CommunicationHigh OwnershipProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Venture-Backed Tech CompanyPeople OperationsEmployee ExperienceMulti-State ComplianceVendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run benefits, systems, payroll, and multi-state compliance through the PEO
Manage people policies and performance and merit cycles
Own day-to-day People Operations execution
Manage vendors and maintain compliance as the company grows
Run People Operations cycles accurately and efficiently
Improve the employee experience
Analyze and recommend when and how to leave the PEO
Analyze and recommend HRIS replacement options
Recommend how policies and benefits should evolve
Report to the Head of People
Travel to Los Angeles as needed, usually quarterly, plus offsites
Build systems, policies, and operations supporting employees at Atticus, a social enterprise helping Americans access benefits

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in People Operations at a venture-backed tech company
Hands-on ownership of at least a few of: benefits, HRIS, payroll, compliance, performance cycles, and policies
Ability to conduct benefits analysis and handle difficult leave conversations with tact and clarity
Experience administering an HRIS end-to-end
Experience managing People vendors and partners
Experience driving a system implementation or migration
Experience automating and improving HR processes
High ownership and ability to perform operational work and identify improvements
Must currently reside in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Medical and dental insurance with 100% of employee and family premiums covered
15 vacation days & ~20 paid holidays each year (including two weeks at end-of-year)
Free membership to OneMedical
$600/year internet stipend
$1,000 reimbursable stipend for education and training outside of work
Up to $1,200/year student loan repayment assistance
401(k)
Optional HSA/FSA
Travel to LA on the company dime as needed
Flexible remote work
Company retreats, offsites, and other in-person gatherings