Manager of People Operations

Compass Surgical Partners is a leading, independent, full-service ambulatory surgery center (ASC) development and management partner. An exclusive partner for premier health systems, Compass has built a nationwide portfolio of ASC joint ventures with health systems and physicians. Compass’ experienced leadership team has developed more than 250 ASCs over the past three decades, making it the partner of choice for high-performance ASCs. Differentiated by a proven track record of success and an agile, aligned operating model, Compass Surgical Partners aims to create strong partnerships that improve the lives of patients and providers. Learn more at www.compass-sp.com.

The Manager, People Operations serves as the operational backbone of Compass’s People Operations function, owning core HR operations and employee relations for corporate employees while building scalable infrastructure to support growth to 700 employees. This role is critical to the successful execution of the January 2027 PEO exit, ensuring a seamless transition of 600+ center employees to internal HR operations. The Manager enables operational excellence, compliance, and strong employee experience in a highly regulated healthcare environment.

• Own end-to-end HR operations, including benefits administration, 401k management, leave administration, onboarding/offboarding, and HRIS management

• Lead all employee relations case management for corporate employees, including investigations, documentation, progressive discipline, and terminations

• Execute key workstreams related to the PEO exit, including HRIS data validation, benefits transitions, and employee communications

• Build, implement, and maintain scalable HR policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements

• Establish consistent onboarding and offboarding processes across all field locations

• Serve as primary HRIS administrator and implementation partner, ensuring data integrity, reporting, and user training

• Manage vendor relationships related to benefits, HRIS, and compliance services

• Partner cross-functionally with Payroll, Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to support HR initiatives

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations

• Develop SOPs, templates, and workflows to support scalable People Operations

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience with demonstrated expertise in both HR operations and employee relations

• Strong experience managing benefits administration, leave programs (FMLA, disability, workers’ comp), and compliance processes

• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems, reporting, and data management

• Working knowledge of employment laws, including wage and hour, ADA, FMLA, and state regulations

• Proven ability to manage investigations, coach managers, and handle sensitive employee matters professionally

• Experience supporting multi-site or multi-state organizations

• Strong project management skills with the ability to execute complex initiatives independently

• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and comfort working with HR data

• Demonstrated ability to build scalable processes in fast-growing environments

• High level of ownership, discretion, and attention to detail

Compass Surgical Partners develops and manages ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in partnership with physicians and health systems. We’re builders and operators committed to patient value, physician partnership, and scalable excellence. You’ll join a team that works with clear outcomes, moves fast, and supports each other through our STAR values—Service, Teamwork, Accountability, and Respect (respect through directness, kindness, and ownership).

Compass Surgical Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].

Salary ranges at Compass are based on role, level, and location, and may vary by state. Individual pay is determined by work location and factors such as relevant skills, experience, and education or training. Your recruiter will provide the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. In addition to base salary, many roles are eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Actual compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and company and individual performance.