People & Culture Operations Manager (HR)

People & Culture Operations Manager

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability. We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, this role ensures that the operational backbone of People & Culture runs efficiently, accurately, and consistently across all employee lifecycle processes. This role oversees HR systems, compliance, employee lifecycle processes, and data management, while managing a small HR Operations team. The People & Culture Operations Manager plays a critical role in enabling a seamless, compliant, and engaging employee experience from hire to retire. As C&S grows, this role leads process improvements, streamlines workflows, enhances HR systems, and ensures efficient, scalable people operations that enable the People & Culture function to support the company's strategic goals.

The candidate selected for this role will have the ability to work onsite at a major C&S location with preference given to Syracuse, NY, where C&S is headquartered. This role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of up to 2 days remote / 3 days in office.

Key Responsibilities

• People Operations Management

Lead and improve core HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, employment changes, compliance, and recordkeeping.

Oversee HRIS administration to maintain data integrity, accurate reporting, and ongoing system optimization.

Oversee compensation processes, including salary adjustments, merit increases, and equity reviews, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and compliance.

Provide oversight of onboarding and offboarding to ensure timely and accurate completion of documentation, system setup, and access changes.

Ensure adherence to employment laws and regulations across all states.