Senior People Operations Manager

At Senra Systems we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation but in configuration.

We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed.

Role Overview:

As Senior People Operations Manager you will play a key role in evolving the People Operations and compliance foundation that enables Senra Systems to scale safely efficiently and sustainably across multiple a Series A company growing toward Series B this role sits at the center of that growth helping ensure our People systems keep pace as we double headcount and increase operational complexity.

You are the day-to-day execution owner for People Operations at our Cypress facility partnering closely with the Head of People on strategy and employee relations while serving as the internal expert on compliance systems and operational delivery.

This role requires strong judgment discretion and comfort with ambiguity. Youll be someone people trust with sensitive information and turn to for guidance while helping build clear reliable People systems that support a healthy growing company.

What youll own:

• People Operations & Compliance
  • Be the go-to People presence for our Cypress facility with a consistent on-site presence and strong relationships across the floor.
  • Partner closely with Manufacturing leaders to balance compliance speed and real-world practicality.
  • Build trust with employees and managers through responsiveness follow-through and steady professional execution.
  • Keep Senra compliant with CA employment laws (wage and hour LOA ACA OSHA EEO-1 personnel files) and maintain our compliance calendar.
  • Run internal audits (payroll timekeeping LOA I-9s contractor classification) and resolve gaps with the Head of People.
  • Turn legal and regulatory requirements into clear usable processes that work in a production environment.
  • Support additional People Operations initiatives and projects as needed to meet the demands of the business.
• HRIS Data & Reporting
  • Keep our HR systems clean accurate and trusted through regular audits and data hygiene.
  • Provide clear reliable reporting on headcount attrition leaves and compliance metrics.
  • Spot when systems or workflows are starting to strain under growth and implement practical improvements.
• Payroll Benefits & Leave
  • Own payroll accuracy and controls with the People Operations Associate handling day-to-day processing and inputs.
  • Partner with Sequoia on benefits administration renewals and issue resolution.
  • Own LOA tracking and coordination across CFRA FMLA PFL SDI and company supplemental benefits.
  • Act as the escalation point for complex benefits or leave scenarios.
• Employee Lifecycle
  • Deliver a compliant well-run onboarding and offboarding experience (I-9s ITAR COBRA) that sets people up for success from day one through exit.
  • Work closely with IT Facilities and Operations to make cross-functional handoffs smooth and predictable.
  • Make sure every employee lifecycle change is handled accurately on time and with care.
• Manager Enablement
  • Create and maintain simple practical playbooks that help managers navigate onboarding time off leaves performance cycles and other People processes.
  • Train and support managers so they know how to handle People matters confidently and compliantly.
  • Be the first place managers turn when they need guidance on how to handle a People situation before it becomes an ER issue.
  • Ensure People processes actually work on the factory floor not just on paper.

What youll bring to the team:

• 69 years of progressive People Operations or HR experience with deep grounding in compliance payroll benefits and HRIS (ideally Rippling)
• Experience supporting a predominantly hourly production-based workforce.
• Comfort operating in high-growth early-stage environments (Series AB or similar) where systems are still being built and priorities shift as the company scales.
• Curiosity about People Ops best practices and market trends with a habit of bringing in new ideas tools and approaches to improve how the function runs.
• A track record of rolling out new People processes or policies and driving real adoption across managers and teams.
• Strong working knowledge of CA employment law including leave administration and wage and hour compliance.
• Proven ability to operate with high autonomy and sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
• A builders mindset with experience creating clear scalable processes and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in getting things right.
• Comfort moving between hands-on execution and system-level thinking as the company grows.

Compensation:

• Compensation will be based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.
• Salary Range: $120000-$160000
• This is an onsite role at our new facility in Cypress CA.

Benefits:

• Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
• Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
• Comprehensive medical dental vision life and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
• 20 vacation days per year and 12 company holidays for rest and relaxation
• a 401(k) planto set yourself up for retirement
• Choose a record you love and well add it to our growing vinyl collection!
• $50/month DoorDash credit lunch is on us!
• Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Regular team-building events lunches and the occasional breakfast burrito!
• Bright open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking
• Conveniently located near the metro major freeways and local dining spots

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Contact us ator visit our website.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere.