Temporary Associate Director, People Operations - Maximum ManagementFrazer Jones USA : Job Details

Title: Associate Director, People Operations (Temporary)

Location: New York, NY 10007

Schedule: Hybrid, 3-4 days per week

Pay Rate: Negotiable

Duration: 6-9 months

Start Date: Early August

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and proactive Associate Director, People Operations, to help elevate their employee experience and streamline core HR processes. In this role, you'll be a key partner to employees and managers, supporting everything from onboarding and internal mobility to compliance, reporting, and offboarding. You'll also play a critical role in managing HR systems and ensuring smooth collaboration across departments.

What You'll Do

• Manage and optimize HRIS platforms (UKG Ready, Deel), ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies
• Support audits and generate reports as needed
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding to ensure a seamless employee experience
• Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and Security to coordinate new hire setups and terminations
• Manage internal changes like promotions, transfers, and compensation updates
• Help document and communicate HR policies and procedures
• Serve as a go-to resource for employee questions around policies, benefits, and systems
• Work closely with payroll to ensure timely processing of bonuses, awards, and severance
• Collaborate with international HR teams and vendors to ensure global consistency and compliance
• Manage immigration cases in partnership with outside counsel

What We're Looking For

• 6-8 years of experience in People Operations
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws
• High integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
• Detail-oriented with strong data management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Able to juggle multiple priorities and work independently or as part of a team
• Enjoys being in-office and working closely with teams and stakeholders
• Experience in a company with 500+ global employees
• Deep knowledge of UKG Ready and how to leverage it for operations, reporting, and compliance

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