Senior People Operations Manager

Overview

Wordsmith is hiring a Senior People Operations Manager to own the operational backbone of the People function, including payroll, global mobility, PEOs, equity administration, commission tracking, and HRIS systems. This is a senior individual contributor role embedded in an office-first environment, focused on clean execution, audit-ready record keeping, and implementing frameworks established by leadership and Finance.

Who can apply

Applicants must possess at least 5 years of People Operations or HR generalist experience within a scaling technology business or high-growth scaleup, accompanied by hands-on expertise in payroll, global mobility, PEOs, and benefits. Candidates need a proven track record of building and running multi-country people processes from the ground up, confidence in handling payroll controls and equity administration across multiple jurisdictions, strong data literacy with HRIS platforms and ATS integrations, and clear written communication skills for generating audit-ready records. Experience independently managing multi-country payroll through a growth phase, familiarity with PEO relationship management, and exposure to commission administration are valued.

Requirements

The role requires working on-site as the default work mode. Individuals must maintain high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity while handling sensitive information, managing competing priorities, and operating autonomously without needing heavy oversight or constant direction.