Senior Manager, People Operations

About OLIPOP

At OLIPOP, we’re on a mission to positively impact consumer health at scale through delicious, refreshing, and actually good-for-you soda. Our CEO and Co-Founder, Ben Goodwin, was inspired to create OLIPOP after a personal health journey, leading to a deep curiosity about the gut microbiome and its connection to overall wellness. He reimagined soda to include more fiber and less sugar, delivering science-backed benefits without sacrificing taste. Since 2018, OLIPOP has been reshaping culture by creating products that support health for all and building a business grounded in humanistic values like empathy, integrity, and a belief in better for everyone. Join us in writing a new American soda story, one OLIPOP at a time.

The Role: Senior Manager, People Operations

We are seeking a Senior Manager, People Operations to scale the operational backbone of our People function. This is a senior operating role demanding a strong builder mindset, responsible for evolving People Operations from daily execution to a mature, scalable function. The Senior Manager, People Operations will run day-to-day operations, ensuring systems, processes, and programs are executed accurately and efficiently as the company scales. You will partner closely with the People Team and cross-functional leaders to deliver operational excellence across payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR systems while supporting a strong employee experience. Success means building reliable operations, maintaining high standards for accuracy and compliance, and helping the People function scale with clarity and confidence.

Responsibilities

• People Operations & Compliance: Oversee core People Operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle events. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, establish strong governance, controls, and audit-ready processes. Lead key audits (401k, payroll, benefits, compliance) and maintain accurate documentation. Own and maintain the employee handbook, policies, and People Operations documentation.
• HRIS & Systems: Lead the implementation, optimization, and ongoing evolution of HRIS (ADP), leveraging automation and workflows to improve accuracy, speed, and scalability. Ensure employee data is accurate and reliable for reporting. Design and implement scalable, repeatable People Operations workflows, reducing manual processes through system capabilities.
• Benefits & Open Enrollment: Oversee benefits administration and vendor relationships. Lead open enrollment cycles, ensuring a smooth and well-supported employee experience. Partner with leadership to maintain strong benefits programs while balancing operational rigor, employee experience, and cost discipline.
• Team Leadership & Management: Lead and develop a high-performing People Operations team by setting clear expectations, coaching for skill development, and maintaining high standards for execution and accountability. Support the growth and development of team members.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth People Operations processes. Surface operational risks early and drive thoughtful solutions as the company grows.

Qualifications

Required experience:

• 7-10 years of progressive People Operations experience.
• 2-4 years of experience managing People Operations teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in payroll operations, compliance requirements, and operational controls, with hands-on experience preparing for or supporting audits.
• Experience scaling People Operations in a growing company (e.g., moving from early-stage to more mature operations) with increasing complexity across payroll, compliance, and systems.

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience implementing an HRIS (ADP experience strongly preferred).
• Experience partnering closely with Finance and Legal teams.
• Strong understanding of operational controls, compliance requirements, and risk management.

How We Work at OLIPOP

OLIPOP is a fully remote company, but we remain deeply connected. We prioritize intentional connection through cross-functional projects, IRL offsites, and vibrant virtual interactions. We move quickly, leading with trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to meaningful work. We value thoughtful debate, providing and receiving feedback with care and curiosity to foster personal and collective growth. Our culture is about getting things done, growing together, staying true to our values, and building lasting impact.

What We Value

Our values shape everything we do:

• Mission Connectivity: Supporting human health is central to every initiative.
• Indomitable Spirit: We are inventive, curious, and adaptable in the face of challenges.
• Lead at Every Level: Leadership is about ownership, speaking up, following through, and uplifting others.
• Courageous Humility: We are confident in our strengths, curious about what we don't know, and embrace feedback for growth.

Success at OLIPOP comes from embodying these values, thinking big, moving fast, taking thoughtful risks, thriving in a feedback-rich environment, and valuing human connection. If you're energized by a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment and eager to help shape something meaningful, OLIPOP offers a one-of-a-kind journey.

Key skills/competency

• People Operations
• HRIS Implementation
• Payroll Management
• Benefits Administration
• HR Compliance
• Operational Controls
• Team Leadership
• Risk Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Employee Experience