People Operations Manager
About The Position
Vessel is building the future of housing. We combine breakthrough design, advanced manufacturing, and first-principles thinking to tackle one of the worldâs most pressing challenges: creating sustainable, attainable housing for all. This isnât just constructionâitâs a complete reimagining of how people live. Backed by Mosaic Ventures and Lennar, the nationâs largest homebuilder, Vessel is rapidly scaling to meet growing demand. We care deeply about every detailâfrom beauty and durability to efficiency and accessibilityâbecause we believe everyone deserves a thoughtfully made home. Weâre seeking a highly organized and proactive People Operations Manager to assist in the HR department and run the office operations. This is a collaborative role that touches many areas of the organization, from managing office logistics to assisting with internal communications and social media efforts.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in an HR or People Operations role with a focus on day-to-day operations
- Strong working knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and standard HR practices
- Experience using HRIS and payroll systems
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Clear, professional communication and a strong customer service mindset
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
- Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Manage incoming mail, deliveries, and make post office runs
- Answer the door and greet visitors
- Ensure the kitchen is stocked with food and the offices/bathrooms are fully stocked with amenities
- Coordinate team lunches and events, volunteering, promotions and employee apparel
- Coordinate with vendors around building maintenance, cleaning, and alarm
- Provide basic IT support and coordinate with external IT vendors
- Manage software subscriptions and licenses
- Help take point on employee questions around HR topics, benefits, policies, and procedures
- Handle new hire onboarding logistics, including background checks, paperwork, and system and technology setup
- Keep employee records up to date in the HRIS system, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality
- Support payroll by managing time-off requests, employee updates, and required documentation
- Coordinate benefits enrollments, changes, and employee communications, ensuring compliance with employment laws and HR best practices
- Manage offboarding, including exit interviews, final paperwork, and access removal
- Help manage Lever, Ramp, Insperity, My2N and Alarm
- Assist in creation of job descriptions and postings, help manage outsourced recruiting partners, screening candidates for junior roles, coordinating interviews and closing out candidates.
- Assist with ad hoc items across the company as needed
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with performance bonus and equity options
- 401k & Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA/FSA options
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Weekly lunches and team building events
- Adoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs
- Commuter Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
