Senior Manager - HR Operations Consultant

Job Title: Senior Manager - HR Operations Consultant

Job Type: Contract to Hire

We are seeking a Senior Manager, HR Operations Consultant who is both strategic

and very hands-on. You will build, optimize, and scale HR processes, systems, and

programs in support of our growing organization. The ideal candidate excels in a fast-

paced environment, is comfortable delving into details, and can effectively balance daily

execution with long-term planning. This is an on-site role based in Santa Clara, CA, with

an expectation of working in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Process Optimization

• Lead HR Operations, including HRIS, employee data management,

onboarding/offboarding, and documentation.

• Create scalable workflows and streamline processes to support growth and

operational excellence.

• Ensure that HR policies, processes, and systems are well-documented, regularly

updated, and consistently applied.

Systems & Technology

• Manage HR technology systems and integrations; lead Workday (or other HRIS)

implementation and ongoing enhancements.

• Partner cross-functionally with IT and Payroll to ensure systems are optimized

and accurate.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international employment regulations.

• Lead, manage, and support HR-related audits, including 401(k), SOC 2, ISO

9001, and regulatory audits.

• Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbooks, and internal SOPs.

• Regular systems audits and reporting.

Payroll, Benefits & Vendor Management

• Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate payroll, benefits

administration, and compensation alignment.

• Oversee vendor relationships (PEO, benefits brokers, HRIS providers, etc.) and

negotiate renewals and new services.

• Develop, maintain, and present HR dashboards and metrics to support strategic

workforce planning.

• Leverage data to identify trends, inform decisions, and recommend

improvements.Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the HR Operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration,

accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Support managers and employees with a service-oriented, solutions-focused

mindset.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive HR Operations experience, including at least 5 years in

a leadership role.

• Strong hands-on execution skills, comfortable handling both strategic and tactical

work.

• Experience scaling HR processes in a high-growth and global environment.

• Deep knowledge of HR compliance, HRIS functionality (Workday strongly

preferred), and payroll operations.

• Prior experience leading various audits: 401(k), SOC, and ISO.

• Proven success in building or improving HR systems and infrastructure.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of

the organization.

• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint; ability to build models, dashboards,

and executive reporting.

• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating in ambiguity.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to step back and see the bigger picture.

• A “can-do” problem-solving mentality and a continuous

About Picarro:

We are the global leader in delivering timely, trusted, and actionable data through enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions serve diverse applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, and ecology. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, our products are trusted in over 90 countries and supported by over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology.

Picarro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce.

No agencies, please. Principals only need to apply.