People Operations Manager
Regard
Responsibilities:
- Build, refine, and manage scalable People processes across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, compliance, HR data, and documentation)
- Maintain and optimize our HR systems (Gusto, Lever, Lattice, Carta) while ensuring data integrity across all platforms
- Proactively identify process gaps before they become pain points, designing efficient, employee-friendly solutions that enable scale
- Partner with Finance and Payroll on audits, benefits administration, headcount reporting, and compensation cycles
- Lead the NYC office experience: manage day-to-day operations, plan team events, and cultivate a welcoming, connected, and productive environment
- Support performance review cycles, engagement surveys, and People programs that strengthen culture, accountability, and growth
- Act as a trusted partner and resource for employees and managers, balancing empathy with operational excellence
- Manage our Workplace Experience & Events Coordinator and bring culture to life through meaningful in-person and virtual moments
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in people operations or HR within a high-growth company (100–300+ employees)
- Proven success building or optimizing People systems, policies, and processes that scale
- Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and benefits administration
- Proficiency with HR platforms (e.g., Gusto, Lever, Lattice, and Google Workspace)
- Excellent project management and communication skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
- Enjoys being in the office and fostering community through people-centric experiences
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting both People Operations and workplace operations
- A bias toward action, curiosity, and continuous improvement
- Familiarity with compensation frameworks or leveling structures
- A data-driven mindset and comfort using reporting or analytics tools
Hybrid Work | Location | Work Authorization
- For this role, Regard is currently only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship, and are within the New York metro area
- Our expectation for this role is to be in the office 3-4 days per week
- We offer catered lunches and other fun perks in our Manhattan office
- Additionally, hybrid employees have the flexibility to work from locations outside of their home office from up to 6 weeks per year
Comp | Perks | Benefits
- Eligible for equity
- 99% employer paid health benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision) + One Medical subscription
- 18 PTO days/yr + 1 week holiday break
- Annual $750 learning & development stipend
- Company-sponsored team retreat + social events
- A sabbatical program