Senior Manager, People Operations

About Us

Fusion92 is a Marketing Transformation Partner built for whats next. We help brands solve complex business problems through a connected ecosystem of data technology media and creativitydesigned to drive measurable growth at scale.

Powered by proprietary tools AI-enabled intelligence and fearless thinking we dont just execute marketingwe transform how marketing works.

Fusion92 operates through hybrid hubs in Chicago and Detroit with remote teams in Austin Denver and across the U.S. This flexible hybrid-first model allows us to build teams around the worknot the wallsconnecting the right talent to the right challenges at the right time.

Built by Bold People

Our difference isnt just what we doits how we do it and who we do it with. Fusion92 is built by people who are relentlessly curious unafraid to challenge convention and committed to doing work that matters.

We bring together strategists data scientists technologists media experts creatives consultants operators and innovators who thrive at the intersection of insight and execution. From launching new products to developing patented innovations and award-winning ideas we help clients move forward with confidence and precision.

A Culture Designed for Growth

At Fusion92 we believe great work happens when friction is removed and people are trusted to lead. Our culture is grounded in values that show up in our work our decisions and our teams:

• Curious We challenge assumptions and ask better questions
• Fearless We take smart risks and lead through change
• Team-Focused We win together across disciplines and time zones
• Leaders at Every Level Ownership and initiative matter more than titles

Why Join Us

Fusion92 is for people who want to build not just belong. Youll work on meaningful challenges collaborate with smart driven teammates and have the autonomy to shape how work gets done.

If youre motivated by impact and energized by complexity theres a place for you here.

Were looking for a Senior Manager People Operations to join our People Team. The Senior Manager People Ops is responsible for ensuring reliable delivery of core people operations while supporting the execution of people programs and initiatives across Fusion92. This role blends operational accountability with program coordinationproviding both the stability required for payroll benefits and employee lifecycle processes and the flexibility to support broader people strategy initiatives.

This role works closely with brokers vendors and internal partners while collaborating on programs related to culture talent development performance and workforce initiatives. This is a hands-on role for someone who values rigor and follow-through enjoys contributing to programs that shape employee experience and culture and is curious about how AI and automation can improve workflows efficiency and business delivery.

What Youll Own

Payroll Benefits & Core People Operations

Execute bi-monthly payroll accurately and on time managing inputs reconciliations and coordination with vendors.

Support benefits administration including enrollments life events and open enrollment execution in partnership with benefits brokers.

Coordinate benefits timing communications and operational logistics with brokers and vendors.

Ensure accurate processing of employee changes related to compensation role changes and separations.

Employee Lifecycle LOA & Compliance Support

Manage day-to-day leaves of absence (LOA) including FMLA and other statutory or company-supported leaves coordinating with vendors and leaders as needed.

Support employee separations ensuring consistent processes documentation and respectful offboarding experiences.

Ensure compliance-related processes and documentation are maintained accurately and escalated appropriately.

Onboarding & Offboarding Experience

Own the onboarding and offboarding experience to ensure it is consistent well-coordinated and reflective of Fusion92s culture and values.

Partner with hiring managers and the People team to ensure new hires are set up for success beyond transactional orientation.

Coordinate logistics and communications while maintaining a thoughtful human-centered experience.

Program & Initiative Support

Support execution and coordination of people programs led by the Director of People Strategy such as leadership development culture initiatives performance cycles

or talent review processes (e.g. 9-box).

Assist with program logistics tracking communications and follow-through to ensure initiatives are delivered smoothly.

Flex capacity across operational and program needs based on business priorities.

Data Systems & Reporting

Maintain HRIS data accuracy and support basic people reporting and roll-ups as needed.

Partner with the Director on preparing data or inputs for dashboards reviews or people insights.

Actively explore opportunities to use AI automation or tooling to improve people operations workflows documentation communication and efficiency.

Bring ideas forward for how AI can reduce friction improve accuracy or better support business delivery across People operations.

Qualifications

6 years of experience in people operations or HR roles with operational responsibility.

Hands-on experience with payroll and benefits administration.

Experience coordinating LOA/FMLA and employee lifecycle processes.

Strong attention to detail paired with reliability and follow-through.

Comfort supporting programs and initiatives beyond pure operations.

Organized adaptable and comfortable shifting between execution and coordination.

Requirements:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fusion92 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy) gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.