Senior Manager, People Operations (Payroll, Benefits & Analytics)

Location: Hybrid for candidates within commuting distance of the New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices, with three in-office days per week. Fully remote work is available only in specified U.S. states, and candidates must reside in an eligible location at the time of hire.

Salary: $100,000–$125,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity and local geographic market data.

Company

hirify.global is a strategic marketing communications agency serving technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, professional services and financial services organizations.

What you will do

• Own accurate, timely and compliant semi-monthly payroll and payroll tax administration for a multistate workforce using Rippling.
• Lead health, welfare, retirement and 401(k) program administration, plan design, renewals, compliance, audits and employee communications.
• Oversee multistate leave-of-absence administration, including payroll, benefits, disability, documentation and return-to-work requirements.
• Build people analytics dashboards, workforce models and executive-ready insights covering headcount, labor cost, retention, engagement, benefits and leave.
• Partner with Finance, People leaders, brokers, carriers, vendors and auditors on reconciliations, forecasting, controls and compliance.
• Improve People systems, workflows, integrations, data governance, automation and operational controls.

Requirements

• At least seven years of progressive experience across multistate payroll, payroll tax, benefits, leave administration, HR systems, people analytics and People–Finance operations.
• Hands-on multistate payroll administration through Rippling, including configuration, tax setup, deductions, reporting, integrations and issue resolution.
• Deep knowledge of multistate payroll tax requirements, benefits compliance, 401(k) administration, annual audits and Form 5500 support.
• Advanced people analytics, dashboard development, workforce modeling, data interpretation and actionable recommendation skills.
• Strong financial acumen, HR systems expertise and advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Excellent communication, judgment, organization and attention to detail when handling confidential information.

Nice to have

• Certified Payroll Professional certification.
• Experience in professional services, agency or private equity-backed organizations.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, self-funded or level-funded health plans, or payroll, benefits, HRIS or vendor implementations.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model and eligible fully remote work within the listed U.S. states.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, FSA options, 401(k) matching and paid parental leave.
• Generous vacation policy, extended summer and winter breaks, and early Friday log-off through Empower Hours.
• Growth Mindset learning stipend, technology reimbursement, wellness benefits and professional development support.
• Inclusive, collaborative workplace with mentorship, team events, recognition programs and donation matching.