People Operations Manager (Part-Time)

NIRSense Inc.•Morrisville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on People Operations Manager to support a growing organization onsite in Morrisville, NC. This part-time role (20–25 hours per week) is ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys building structure, partnering closely with leadership, and creating a high-performing, accountable, and engaged workplace. This position blends strategic people partnership with day-to-day HR execution and requires strong judgment, discretion, and follow-through.

Requirements

7-10 years of progressive HR or People Operations experience
Strong knowledge of employment law compliance and HR best practices
Experience managing HRIS platforms
Experience facilitating structured performance management programs
Demonstrated ability to coach managers and influence leadership
High level of discretion and sound judgment
Comfortable working onsite in a visible HR leadership role

Responsibilities

Facilitate structured performance review cycles, including assessments, feedback, and goal-setting.
Partner with managers to develop and monitor 30/60/90 plans and ongoing performance goals.
Provide guidance to supervisors on employee development, feedback delivery, documentation, and performance concerns.
Assist in drafting and managing performance improvement documentation when necessary.
Track completion rates and hold leaders accountable to established performance processes.
Communicate and reinforce company policies, standards of conduct, and workplace expectations outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Ensure adherence to policies related to confidentiality, non-discrimination, safety, attendance, conduct, and workplace professionalism.
Implement and track required employee training programs (including supervisor training) through the company’s learning platform.
Monitor compliance with required training and follow up proactively with managers and employees.
Administer employee engagement and wellbeing surveys.
Analyze results, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
Support initiatives that strengthen accountability, clarity of expectations, and employee engagement.
Prepare and deliver concise monthly HR updates to leadership.
Track and report on key people metrics, including performance cycle completion, training compliance, employee transitions, and engagement trends.
Proactively identify risks, trends, or gaps and recommend practical solutions.
Assist in onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure smooth, compliant employee transitions.
Support first-day onboarding activities, including I-9 verification, workspace coordination, and system access setup.
Maintain accurate, confidential employee records in the HRIS, including employment agreements, compensation documentation, and required compliance forms.
Ensure HR processes align with employment laws and best practices, partnering with external HR consultants when needed.
Serve as a visible and trusted HR presence, exercising professionalism and discretion at all times.