People Operations Manager

Please note that candidates must currently live in the following states: DC, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia

Civis Analytics is hiring a People Operations Manager to own the full people function for a lean, mission-driven analytics company.  We serve non-profits like Doctors Without Borders, Sierra Club, and Human Rights Campaign, as well as government agencies and Fortune 500 companies.

This is a department-of-one role reporting to the CFO.  You'll have high autonomy to build and maintain the systems that keep our people operations running well — from compliance to recruiting to payroll & benefits.

Salary: $96,000 annually

What You'll Do

• Manage day-to-day HR operations including employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, and policy administration
• Own compliance across all employee states, keeping the company current on multi-state employment law requirements
• Administer payroll with accuracy and timeliness
• Manage benefits programs, including open enrollment, vendor relationships, and employee support
• Lead recruiting across functions, from job posting through offer — partnering closely with hiring managers
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions on HR, benefits, and payroll
• Identify gaps in people operations systems or processes and build practical solutions

What We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• 4+ years of HR experience with demonstrated strength in HR operations and multi-state compliance
• Strong second competency in either recruiting OR payroll and benefits administration
• Comfort operating independently with minimal oversight — this role owns its domain
• Working knowledge of multi-state employment law (we operate in 12+ states)
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and ATS platforms
• Strong judgment, discretion, and communication skills
• US work authorization required

Bonus Points (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in both recruiting and payroll/benefits (not just one)
• Prior experience as a solo HR practitioner or in a small team environment
• Experience supporting a tech, analytics, or data-driven company
• Hands-on experience with Paycom
• Experience applying AI tools or automation to HR workflows
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification

You Should Apply If:

• You're energized by owning a function end-to-end, not just executing tasks
• You're comfortable building processes from scratch and figuring things out
• You can hold strategic HR thinking alongside day-to-day execution

You Should Not Apply If:

• You need a specialized team around you to get work done
• You prefer to focus on one HR discipline rather than span across several
• Multi-state compliance feels like a stretch rather than a strength