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People Operations Manager

Chicago, IL

Please note that candidates must currently live in the following states: DC, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia

Civis Analytics is hiring a People Operations Manager to own the full people function for a lean, mission-driven analytics company.  We serve non-profits like Doctors Without Borders, Sierra Club, and Human Rights Campaign, as well as government agencies and Fortune 500 companies.

This is a department-of-one role reporting to the CFO.  You'll have high autonomy to build and maintain the systems that keep our people operations running well — from compliance to recruiting to payroll & benefits.

Salary: $96,000 annually

What You'll Do

  • Manage day-to-day HR operations including employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, and policy administration
  • Own compliance across all employee states, keeping the company current on multi-state employment law requirements
  • Administer payroll with accuracy and timeliness
  • Manage benefits programs, including open enrollment, vendor relationships, and employee support
  • Lead recruiting across functions, from job posting through offer — partnering closely with hiring managers
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions on HR, benefits, and payroll
  • Identify gaps in people operations systems or processes and build practical solutions

What We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

  • 4+ years of HR experience with demonstrated strength in HR operations and multi-state compliance
  • Strong second competency in either recruiting OR payroll and benefits administration
  • Comfort operating independently with minimal oversight — this role owns its domain
  • Working knowledge of multi-state employment law (we operate in 12+ states)
  • Experience with HRIS, payroll, and ATS platforms
  • Strong judgment, discretion, and communication skills
  • US work authorization required

Bonus Points (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience in both recruiting and payroll/benefits (not just one)
  • Prior experience as a solo HR practitioner or in a small team environment
  • Experience supporting a tech, analytics, or data-driven company
  • Hands-on experience with Paycom
  • Experience applying AI tools or automation to HR workflows
  • PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification

You Should Apply If:

  • You're energized by owning a function end-to-end, not just executing tasks
  • You're comfortable building processes from scratch and figuring things out
  • You can hold strategic HR thinking alongside day-to-day execution

You Should Not Apply If:

  • You need a specialized team around you to get work done
  • You prefer to focus on one HR discipline rather than span across several
  • Multi-state compliance feels like a stretch rather than a strength

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Bonus Points (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience in both recruiting and payroll/benefits (not just one)
  • Prior experience as a solo HR practitioner or in a small team environment
  • Experience supporting a tech, analytics, or data-driven company
  • Hands-on experience with Paycom
  • Experience applying AI tools or automation to HR workflows
  • PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification

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