People Operations Lead

Symbolica AI•Dallas, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

You will own core People Operations for Symbolica across the US and internationally, ensuring payroll, HR compliance, and employee lifecycle processes run cleanly and predictably. This is a hands-on operator role based in Dallas with international exposure, responsible for day-to-day execution plus building lightweight systems for performance management, manager enablement, etc. You will be the reliable point of accountability for current and former employee needs, balancing speed, discretion, efficiency, and rigorous compliance.

Requirements

3+ years in People Ops or HR operations at a fast-moving company, with direct ownership of payroll, compliance, and employee lifecycle workflows.
Practical UK employment experience, in addition to US: familiarity with UK contracts and HR processes, coordination with UK payroll and HR advisors, and comfort operating across jurisdictions.
Detail-oriented and process-driven: you build simple systems that reduce errors, improve manager experience, and stand up to scrutiny.
High integrity and calm judgment: you handle sensitive employee topics discreetly, document carefully, and escalate early with clear options.
Strong operator mindset: you work well with external providers and counsel, keep stakeholders aligned, and drive issues to closure without drama.

Responsibilities

Own payroll operations and administration across the US and UK and abroad: inputs, changes, audits, benefits, coordination with providers, and accurate, on-time execution.
Run HR compliance and records: contracts and amendments, policy maintenance, required postings and documentation, and clean employee files for audits and disputes.
Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, benefits coordination, leaves, changes, performance cycles, and more with tight, consistent process.
Support performance and manager workflows: cycle planning, compensation, calibration logistics, documentation standards, and tooling that makes expectations and feedback consistent.
Handle employee relations and former-employee matters: references, verification letters, exit documentation, final pay coordination, and sensitive issues with discretion and clear escalation.