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Senior Manager, People Operations

Kargo
Location
New York, NY
Posted
11 days ago
Department
People Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of progressive HR / People Operations experience with meaningful ownership of complex operational processes
  • Experience operating in both structured environments and lean, fast-moving organizations
  • Strong working knowledge of leave of absence and benefits administration
  • Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms such as Rippling, Workday, ADP, or similar
  • Strong experience partnering with Finance on payroll and compensation administration
  • Demonstrated experience managing or coaching team members while remaining actively involved in execution
Nice to have
  • Experience working with a PEO such as Insperity
What the job really is

The Senior Manager, People Operations at Kargo will be responsible for overseeing and improving core People Operations processes such as onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination, and benefits administration. This role requires hands-on involvement in executing operational tasks while also developing scalable workflows and managing a team member. The position aims to enhance the efficiency of Kargo's People function through process innovation and technology integration.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $120,000 — $140,000 USD
  • Eligible for variable compensation through Kargo Sales Incentive Plan or annual discretionary bonus
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role requires a hands-on approach, which may involve a significant workload
  • The salary range is provided, but actual compensation may vary based on multiple factors
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