People Ops and Accounting Lead

Key Responsibilities:

People Operations

HR Operations & Systems

● Own and maintain HRIS (Rippling) configuration, workflows, and data integrity

● Maintain accurate employee records, job titles, leveling frameworks, pay bands, and job scope documentation

● Execute employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, job changes, offboarding) from a systems and compliance perspective

● Partner with HR Manager(s) and Generalists to ensure clean handoffs between people facing HR and systems execution

Compensation, Benefits & Leave Administration

● Administer approved compensation structures, including pay bands and incentive programs

● Execute benefits administration (medical, dental, vision, ancillary) and manage broker relationships

● Administer leave of absence processes (FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves), ensuring documentation, tracking, and compliance

● Ensure accurate payroll and benefits related deductions and reconciliations

Compliance & HR Vendor Management

● Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws

● Maintain HR documentation, required filings, policies, and audit support materials

● Manage HR related vendors (HRIS, payroll provider, benefits broker, ATS)

● Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and legal reviews related to HR, payroll, and benefits

● Administer workers’ compensation processes and claims coordination

Workforce Analytics & Reporting

● Maintain workforce dashboards and key metrics (headcount, turnover, compensation, utilization, labor cost trends)

● Support headcount planning, labor forecasting, and margin impact analysis

● Provide accurate, timely workforce data to CAO and CFO to support operational and financial decisions

Accounting & Finance Responsibilities: Cash, Disbursements & Controls

● Support cash management, vendor payments, and reimbursement processes

● Ensure appropriate controls and documentation for all disbursements

Month-End Close & Accounting Operations

● Own assigned components of the monthly close and meet established deadlines

● Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries

● Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including bank reconciliations

● Calculate and record accruals for payroll, bonuses, PTO, and incurred expenses

● Maintain audit ready documentation for all close activities

● Partner with Controller and CFO to resolve variances and improve close efficiency

Qualifications:

● 5–7+ years of combined accounting and People Ops / HR operations experience (high-growth or healthcare preferred)

● Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, and employment compliance

● Solid accounting fundamentals (month-end close, accruals, reconciliations)

● Experience with HRIS platforms and workflow automation (Rippling strongly preferred)

● Highly organized with the ability to manage competing deadlines

● Strong cross-functional communication and judgment