The Role
The People Operations Manager will oversee HR processes, compliance, and employee engagement, manage people systems, and enhance office culture and operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
We’re seeking a People Operations Manager who loves creating both scalable systems and great employee experiences to join our People Ops team in NYC. As a People Ops Manager, you’ll manage the operational backbone of our People Ops function, including HR processes, systems, compliance, and employee engagement, while also helping make our NYC office an energizing, connected space. You’ll report directly to our Director of People Ops and partner closely with our LA-based People team, the VP of Finance, and cross-functional leaders to ensure that Regard’s culture and operations scale seamlessly as we continue to grow.
About Regard
Our mission is to bring world-class healthcare to everyone. Regard is the world’s first comprehensive, automated diagnosis tool. Regard streamlines clinical and revenue cycle efforts to dramatically improve hospital finances, patient safety, and physician happiness. We are excited by challenges, mission-oriented work, and meaningful relationships. We work closely with some of the top health systems in the country and are leading the change that healthcare - one of the largest and most inefficient industries in the world - needs. We want you to join us.
Responsibilities:
- Build, refine, and manage scalable People processes across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, compliance, HR data, and documentation)
- Maintain and optimize our HR systems (Gusto, Lever, Lattice, Carta) while ensuring data integrity across all platforms
- Proactively identify process gaps before they become pain points, designing efficient, employee-friendly solutions that enable scale
- Partner with Finance and Payroll on audits, benefits administration, headcount reporting, and compensation cycles
- Lead the NYC office experience: manage day-to-day operations, plan team events, and cultivate a welcoming, connected, and productive environment
- Support performance review cycles, engagement surveys, and People programs that strengthen culture, accountability, and growth
- Act as a trusted partner and resource for employees and managers, balancing empathy with operational excellence
- Manage our Workplace Experience & Events Coordinator and bring culture to life through meaningful in-person and virtual moments
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in people operations or HR within a high-growth company
- Proven success building or optimizing People systems, policies, and processes that scale
- Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and benefits administration
- Proficiency with HR platforms (e.g., Gusto, Lever, Lattice, and Google Workspace)
- Excellent project management and communication skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
- Enjoys being in the office and fostering community through people-centric experiences
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting both People Operations and workplace operations
- A bias toward action, curiosity, and continuous improvement
- Familiarity with compensation frameworks or leveling structures
- A data-driven mindset and comfort using reporting or analytics tools
Hybrid Work | Location | Work Authorization
- For this role, Regard is currently only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship, and are within the New York metro area
- Our expectation for this role is to be in the office 4 days per week
- We offer catered lunches and other fun perks in our Manhattan office
- Additionally, hybrid employees have the flexibility to work from locations outside of their home office from up to 6 weeks per year
Comp | Perks | Benefits
- Eligible for equity
- 99% employer paid health benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision) + One Medical subscription
- 18 PTO days/yr + 1 week holiday break
- Annual $750 learning & development stipend
- Company-sponsored team retreat + social events
- A sabbatical program
Our goal at Regard is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. Regard is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are proud of our supportive, inclusive workplace.
All candidates must successfully complete a background check as part of the hiring process.
Top Skills
Carta
Google Workspace
Gusto
Lattice
Lever
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The Company
What We Do
Regard is a health-tech start-up designed with physician workflows in mind. Regard synthesizes historical patient data, automates note-taking, and recommends diagnoses, empowering physicians to practice at the top of their license and administrators to spend their energy advancing the industry.
Why Work With Us
At Regard, we are building a product that is saving lives. We have an open feedback/growth minded culture where you have direct access to executive team. Being a remote/hybrid company, we offer an outstanding work/life balance with opportunities for the team to come together in person for work and fun!
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