People Operations Manager

We are looking for a People Operations Manager to be the operational backbone of our US/AMER People function. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role at the heart of the employee experience — the person our employees and managers turn to first when they need support, and the person our People team relies on to keep our HR infrastructure accurate and running smoothly. You will own the day-to-day delivery of core people operations: payroll coordination, onboarding and offboarding, HRIS data management, benefits administration, and first-line employee support.

Responsibilities

Own coordination with Cognite’s outsourced ADP payroll provider, ensuring accurate and timely transmission of all payroll inputs; Conduct required audits of payroll data, HRIS records, and employee files; Own the automated and seamless onboarding and offboarding experience for US/AMER employees; Process all HRIS lifecycle events accurately and promptly; Oversee day-to-day administration of US employee benefits; Serve as the primary first-line support contact for US/AMER employees and managers across HR operational queries; Support US employment compliance processes; Maintain a high standard of HRIS data integrity; Drive regional initiatives for process improvement and automation; Document, maintain, and socialise Standard Operating Procedures for recurring People Ops tasks

Requirements

7+ years of HR Operations or People Operations experience in a fast-paced, scaling environment; Experience with modern HRIS (i.e HiBob) and payroll vendors such as ADP; Working knowledge of US federal and Arizona state employment law, including leave management and benefits compliance; Strong HRIS proficiency with a demonstrated commitment to data accuracy and integrity; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Nice to have

Experience in a high-growth technology or SaaS company; Exposure to multistate US employment compliance and payroll across multiple jurisdictions; Experience coordinating benefits open enrollment and managing vendor relationships; Familiarity working within or alongside an international People & Organization team; SPHR/SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation; 401(k) with employer matching; Competitive health, dental, vision & disability coverages for employees and all dependents; Unlimited PTO; Paid Parental Leave Program; Employee Referral Program