People Operations Manager
US$92,000 – US$125,000 / yr base salary
Posted 18 May 2026
Advertised as “People Operations Manager (6601)”
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- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$92,000 – US$125,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyBusiness, Human Resources (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsSPHR, SHRM-SCP
Study levelMaster's
MetroStar is seeking a seasoned People Operations Manager to play a critical leadership role across our People & Culture function. This position will serve as a strategic business partner to a business unit(s), enabling teams to thrive while driving forward our people-first culture and ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in employee relations, people operations, compensation, and learning and professional development, along with experience influencing senior stakeholders and scaling people operations for a complex workforce.
What you’ll do:
People Business Partner Support
• Act as a strategic advisor and business partner to assigned business unit(s), including operations, delivery, and technical teams.
• Provide consultative support to leaders on workforce planning, performance management, organizational design, and engagement.
• Translate business needs into solutions that align with both team goals and MetroStar’s people strategy.
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and high performance across supported units.
Employee Relations & Compliance
• Lead and resolve sensitive employee relations matters with objectivity, empathy, and alignment to policy and legal standards.
• Conduct investigations, draft documentation, and guide managers through corrective actions, terminations, and appeals.
• Ensure full compliance with employment laws, MetroStar policy, and government contracting-specific requirements (e.g., EEO, OFCCP, SCA).
• Identify trends and proactively address workplace culture or morale issues through training, process refinement, or coaching.
Compensation & Workforce Compliance
• Partner with stakeholders to manage compensation strategies that align with organization’s pay philosophy.
• Conduct benchmarking and pay reviews; ensure pay practices remain competitive and compliant.
• Support pricing and labor category alignment during proposal development and contract transitions Learning & Professional Development
• Partner with stakeholders to create development plans for key roles and career phases
• Monitor participation and assess the impact of training and certification programs
People Operations & Analytics
• Oversee core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS data integrity, and employee documentation management.
• Help prepare for internal and external audits, DCAA reviews, and other compliance inspections.
• Partner cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, IT, Security, and Finance to deliver seamless employee experiences.
• Leverage AI-enabled HR tools and people analytics to improve process efficiency, identify workforce trends, support decision-making, and ensure responsible, compliant use of employee data.