Sr Benefits & People Operations Manager
Overview
Senior Benefits & People Operations Manager at Aceable in Austin Texas leads programs and systems supporting people and compliance. Own benefits lifecycle, leave administration, HRIS ownership, multi-state compliance, and vendor management. Drive AI integration and continuous improvement of employee experience.
What You'll Do11
- 1Own the full benefits lifecycle including renewal analysis, plan design, open enrollment, and daily administration such as invoice auditing and carrier escalations
- 2Administer leave of absence end to end across federal and state programs including FMLA and state paid leave in multiple states while coordinating disability and ADA processes
- 3Manage HRIS as people system of record and serve as payroll partner ensuring accurate new hire processing and terminations
- 4Run multi-state compliance calendar covering registrations, notices, EEO-1, ACA reporting, and unemployment claims while recommending solutions to stay audit ready
- 5Oversee vendor ecosystem including benefits broker, carriers, and wellness programs while holding partners accountable on service and cost
- 6Design onboarding and offboarding workflows including background checks and I-9 administration for seamless new hire orientation
- 7Implement AI and automation across people operations to streamline reporting and improve efficiency
- 8Handle sensitive employee information with discretion and propose risk mitigation strategies
- 9Collaborate across a lean team to address immediate needs and support major events
- 10Translate regulations into clear language for employees and risk-weighted recommendations for leadership
- 11Operate autonomously within domains with direct partnership to VP of People & Culture
Requirements11
- 17+ years progressive experience in benefits and people operations with hands-on benefits administration and leave management expertise
- 2Demonstrated multi-state compliance experience including direct administration of state paid leave programs
- 3HRIS administration where you have been the system owner not just a user
- 4Track record managing brokers, carriers, and vendors as an informed partner
- 5Ability to translate regulation into plain language for employees and risk-weighted recommendations for leadership
- 6Judgment and autonomy to function as a department of one within your domains
- 7Proficiency with AI tools such as ChatGPT Claude or Zapier to automate repetitive tasks
- 8Certifications such as CEBS SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR
- 9Experience supporting HR audits M&A due diligence or benefits platform transitions
- 10Building or professionalizing people operations on a lean team in a high-growth environment
- 11Familiarity with UKG platform
Salary Insight
$105 - $130k per year
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