People & Operations Manager

Our Client

Our client is an ambitious, rapidly growing investment firm that has recently reached a major growth milestone with the successful launch of its latest fund. Partnering directly with the Chief Operating Officer, a dedicated, hands-on executive who currently oversees everything from board logistics to HR and finance operations, the firm is seeking an adaptable People & Operations Manager to help build and scale the operational backbone of the business. This is a newly created, highly visible position for a versatile, energized operator who thrives in a fast-paced, “all hands on deck” environment. Rather than a rigid HR specialist, our client is looking for a dynamic partner who embraces fluidity, loves creating structure out of rapid growth, and wants a true ground-floor opportunity to act as the COO’s key operational right hand.

The Role

The People & Operations Manager will support the COO in establishing, streamlining, and driving firmwide operations and human resources. Because no two days will look the same, this position requires high adaptability, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a genuine passion for rolling up your sleeves to tackle challenges across people operations, administration, vendor oversight, and strategic initiatives. With a significant amount of whitespace to establish processes from scratch, this individual will play a vital role in building scalable infrastructure while supporting a fast-growing team.

Responsibilities

• People & HR Operations: Oversee core employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, talent engagement, and firm culture initiatives

• Benefits & HRIS: Coordinate benefits administration, open enrollment, and HR systems management in partnership with external vendors and brokers

• Talent & Recruitment Coordination: Support hiring workflows, candidate scheduling, and recruitment logistics as the firm expands

• Financial & AP Support: Manage accounts payable, process vendor invoices, track expenses, and assist with routine finance operations

• Vendor & Facility Oversight: Serve as the primary contact for external vendors, service providers, operational contracts, and day-to-day office logistics

• COO Partnership & Special Projects: Act as a key partner to the COO, executing high-priority operational projects, process improvement efforts, and executive support tasks

• Build & Scale: Help design and roll out new policies, operational workflows, and organizational frameworks

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, Business Operations, Office Management, or similar roles 

• Experience in fast-paced, high-performance environments

• High-growth mindset

• Strong operational capability with a proactive, “no task too big or too small” attitude

• Exceptional organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities, and high attention to detail

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS platforms, and expense/financial tools

• Excellent communication skills, strong judgment, and high emotional intelligence

• Proven discretion and absolute confidentiality regarding sensitive employee and business data

• Bachelor’s degree required

Compensation, Benefits & Schedule

• Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 base salary + performance-based bonus eligibility

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Five days onsite in New York City

• Direct partnership with executive leadership and high-visibility exposure across the firm

• High-growth environment with significant room for ownership and career advancement