People Operations Lead

Siepe•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Siepe is a fast-growing technology company headquartered in Dallas, TX – focused on helping investment managers turn complexity into clarity. We build software and data solutions that give hedge funds and financial services firms the visibility, speed, and confidence they need to make better decisions – faster. Our platform delivers a unified source of truth that empowers our clients with real-time, actionable insights. We don’t just serve the industry – we help modernize it! Siepe is profitable, privately held, and growing fast. We offer more than just competitive pay and great benefits—we offer the chance to do impactful work alongside sharp, driven teammates in a culture that rewards curiosity, initiative, and follow-through. Whether you come from finance, tech, or are charting a new path, you’ll find meaningful problems to solve, real ownership, and the momentum to grow your career with purpose. The People Operations Lead plays a critical role in executing and scaling Siepe’s people operations across the U.S. and global workforce. This role owns day-to-day operational excellence across payroll, benefits administration, compliance, HR systems, and the employee lifecycle - ideal for a highly organized, systems-oriented operator who thrives in a growing environment and brings both precision and a continuous-improvement mindset to our global people operations team.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or a related role.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. payroll, benefits administration, and employment compliance.
Experience supporting multi-state employees; global exposure is a plus.
Proven ability to manage multiple operational priorities with high attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Highly prefer hands-on experience with Paylocity (payroll, benefits, reporting, workflows).
Experience in a high-growth or scaling organization.
Exposure to international payroll or global employment models.
Experience improving or implementing HR systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Execute end-to-end people operations across the U.S. and international workforce, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
Serve as a primary operational partner to the Director of People Operations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, IT, and external vendors to ensure alignment on payroll, audits, and compliance needs.
Manage accurate and timely payroll processing across all regions.
Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, life events, renewals, and employee inquiries.
Support compliance with federal, state, and international employment regulations.
Maintain strong documentation and support audits as needed.
Own day-to-day administration of HR systems, including HRIS, payroll, benefits, and reporting tools.
Lead system updates, workflow automation, and analyze People data trends for ongoing process improvement.
Ensure data accuracy, reporting integrity, and system optimization.
Execute onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a consistent and compliant employee experience.
Manage employee changes such as transfers, promotions, and terminations.
Track and administer FTO in alignment with company policies.
Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve people operations processes and efficiency.
Build repeatable, scalable workflows to support company growth.
Support the Director of People Operations on initiatives related to global expansion and operational readiness.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Packages, including Annual Performance-Based Bonuses
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match to support your long-term financial goals
Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for helping us grow our talented team
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Flexible plans tailored to support individuals and families
Annual investment in your Learning & Development goals
On-the-job exposure to innovative technologies and financial strategies
Growth opportunities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values continuous improvement
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Flexibility to recharge and maintain work-life balance
Daily meal delivery allowance when working from the office
Monthly Celebrations and Quarterly Offsite Events
Annual Holiday Party to celebrate milestones and build team connection
A vibrant, inclusive office culture that blends fun with purpose