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People Operations Manager

Mountain View, California, United States

About NewsBreak

NewsBreak is redefining the way users interact with local news and their communities. By bridging local users, local content creators, and local businesses, our mission is to foster safer, more vibrant, and authentically connected lives. Through robust collaborations with thousands of local publishers and businesses across the nation, NewsBreak is revolutionizing how a new wave of readers access and engage with essential, locally sourced content & information.

Since our inception in 2015, our trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. We proudly stand as the nation’s premier local news app.

As a Series-C unicorn startup, our headquarter nestles in the tech hub of Mountain View, California, with other offices in New York City and Seattle. For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about

5 days onsite in our Mountain View, CA office is required.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic People Operations Manager to lead and scale our people-centric programs and processes. In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in creating an exceptional employee experience, supporting organizational growth, and aligning HR initiatives with business objectives. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, a champion of our culture, and a key driver of operational excellence within the People function.

Key Responsibilities

  • People Strategy & Operations
    • Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs that support business goals.
    • Partner with leadership to support organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
    • Drive people analytics and reporting to inform strategic decisions.
  • Talent Lifecycle Management
    • Lead the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, internal mobility, performance management, and offboarding.
    • Support hiring managers and recruiters in building a best-in-class candidate and onboarding experience.
    • Support performance management cycles, goal-setting frameworks (OKRs/KPIs), and talent reviews.
  • Benefits Administration
    • Own and manage employee benefits programs (healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.).
    • Evaluate, recommend, and roll out benefits offerings that meet the needs of a diverse workforce.
    • Handle annual open enrollment, resolve employee benefit questions, and liaise with vendors and brokers.
    • Monitor compliance with benefits-related laws and regulations (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, etc.).

  • Employee Experience & Engagement
    • Launch and iterate on engagement surveys, feedback loops, and employee recognition programs.
    • Drive learning and development initiatives—internal knowledge sharing, external training, or conference access.
    • Partner with the admin team for employee recognitions, company events.
  • Immigration & Global Mobility
    • Manage all immigration-related processes including H-1B, O-1, STEM OPT, TN, and Green Card sponsorships.
    • Partner with legal counsel to ensure timely filing, compliance, and communication regarding visa applications and renewals.
    • Support international candidates and employees with documentation, timelines, and onboarding logistics.
    • Maintain accurate records of immigration statuses and proactively manage renewals and deadlines.
  • HR Compliance & Risk
    • Lead immigration efforts, Ensure HR practices are compliant with local labor laws and global standards.
    • Maintain accurate records and documentation in alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
    • Maintain clean, auditable people data and partner with Finance and Legal as needed.

  • People Infrastructure & Systems
    • Own and optimize People Ops tools and systems (e.g., Workday, Gusto, Lattice, Greenhouse, Excel).
    • Maintain HR documentation, processes, and compliance—especially across jurisdictions if operating globally.
    • Use data and metrics to inform people decisions, monitor team health, and drive transparency.

What You Bring

  • 3+ years of experience in People Ops, ideally in a high-growth tech or AI startup.
  • Proven experience managing people programs across the employee lifecycle.
  • Strong grasp of HR tools, compliance, and best practices across the U.S. (and bonus for global exposure).
  • Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience supporting highly technical teams (engineers, ML researchers, data scientists).
  • Startup mentality: you’re proactive, scrappy, adaptable, and thrive in ambiguity.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—you’re approachable, empathetic, and clear.

Bonus Points:

  • Strong expertise in one of HR verticals: recruiting and staffing, compensation design, training and development, etc. 
  • Familiarity with equity compensation and early-stage startup structures.
  • Passion for AI, machine learning, or emerging technologies.
  • Certifications: PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar.

 

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