People Operations Manager
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 75000 - 85000
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Creative engineering design work exceptionally interesting people fun culture this is Key Tech. Housed in a gorgeous modern office Key Tech is the most exciting engineering company on the East Coast. We doreal high-techengineering of medical devices in a laid-back setting. Dog-friendly office roof deck lunches casual dress code haveall ofthe opportunities of a large company andall ofthe fun of a small one.
The Role
Werelooking for our first dedicated People Ops person. Not someone who wants to sit in an office writing policies-someone who wants to build thepeopleinfrastructure that helps Key Tech scale(without losing what makesthisatrulyspecialplace).
Youllwork directly with our Department of People (DOP)SteeringCommittee helping them think strategically about talent whileexecutingthe day-to-dayofHR operations. This is a team-of-one role butyoullhave a strategic HR advisorto help when you need autonomy. Real impact. The kind of growthyoudget in three years somewhereelseyoullget here in one.
What Youll Do
- Partner with DOPSteeringCommittee to translateorganizationalneeds into actionable HRpriorities providing dedicated support for ongoing projects while building your ownexpertise
- Design and implement foundational HR practicesacross onboarding performance management and employee development
- Coordinate across functionsto ensure DOP initiatives are supported and the connection pointthat helpscreate a cohesive employee experience
- SupportHR policy and practice development creating clear fair and culture-aligned approaches that scale with the company
- Champion employee experience and DEI embedding these principles into everything from how we write job descriptions to how werecognizegood performance
- Activelyparticipate as amember of the DOP contributingyourperspective andHR knowledgeto strategic discussions
- Partnerwith your strategic HR advisortohelp you learnproven HR strategiesquicklyand with support
- Partner with other members of the DOP (office manager recruiting coordinatoretc) to advise and develop policy across the company.
WhatWe Are Looking For
- At least2-5yearswork experience inHR people operations orsomething adjacent(recruiting employee relations HR coordination)
- Experienceowning andbuilding a process program systemorinitiative.(We want someone who canhelp usbuildthe HR structurenot justmaintainwhat exists today.)
- Strong project management instincts and experience. You can juggle multiple initiatives without droppingthe ball
- Exceptionalpeopleskills. You can read a room andbuild trust quickly
- Genuine belief that culture is a competitive advantageand that peopleoperationsis a strategic business function
- Comfort working independently while knowing when to ask for help
- Practical knowledge of core HR functionslike policies benefits compliance (even if youhaventowned themfully)
- Experienceworking in people operations atastartupor small company
What Makes This Role Special
- Growth trajectory: Youwill help usbuild systems that will scale and your role will evolve as the company does
- Strategic advisor access:Youllhave regular support from an experienced HR leader who can help you navigateambiguity and develop your skills
- Real impact: Your work directly affects whetherKey Techretainsthe peoplewhovemade it successful
- Trust and autonomy: The DOPSteeringCommitteewantsto stay involved buttheyrelooking for you to bringexpertiseand execution to the table
- Culture-centeredenvironment:Yourenot fighting for a seat at the table; you already have one
- All the Key Techperks: Dog-friendly office roof deck lunches employee ownership casual dress exceptionally interesting colleagues
What Success Looks Like
In your first yearyoullhave:
- Established yourself as the go-to fortheDOP when they need HR support
- Implemented or improved at least 2-3 core HR processes that peopleactually use
- Created more coordination across DOP functions without adding bureaucracy
- Introduced planning practices that helpKey Techanticipate
- Built trust across the organization as someone who balancesbusiness needsand people needs and impactful outcomes
Salary Information: $75000-$85000
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
