People Operations Manager

Job Description Summary

In this role, you will provide comprehensive HR support to internal customers and act as a strategic partner to division leadership. You will serve as an internal HR consultant on business and people-related matters, proactively assessing and anticipating HR needs and working toward effective, solution-focused outcomes.
The People Operations Manager will support HR initiatives, operational efficiencies, and organizational effectiveness while providing expertise, guidance, and coaching to leaders on highly sensitive and complex employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective action, and terminations.
The People Operations Manager plays an active role in shaping and implementing HR strategies through close partnership with managers and employees. This position reports to the Sr. People Operations Manager. Candidate must reside in California near a division in either the Sacramento area, the Bay, or Orange County near Irvine.

Job Details

We trust that as a People Operations Manager you will: (responsibilities)

• Partner with business, functional, and Division President–level leaders to understand priorities, address challenges, and align on action plans.

• Proactively contribute to meetings and discussions, offering HR insights and solutions that support business strategy and the overall talent agenda.

• Maintain strong business acumen, including awareness of industry trends, competitive landscape, and organizational dynamics.

• Foster strong workplace relationships, reinforcing morale, productivity, and a positive employee experience.

• Collaborate with People Team members and Centers of Excellence to implement core HR program succession planning, performance calibration, development planning, assessments, engagement action planning, staffing strategies, total rewards initiatives, and leadership training.

• Build and maintain industry-specific knowledge and participate in relevant HR or recruiting conferences and seminars.

• Support the integration of HR processes into Workday, ensuring ease of use and consistent adoption.

• Partner with leaders on key employee‑related initiatives including performance management, engagement follow-up, merit and bonus cycles, and organizational planning.

• Anticipate and assess staffing needs in alignment with business and Division-level goals.

• Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters through thorough, objective investigations and collaboration with People Leadership and Legal Counsel.

• Provide clear HR policy interpretation and day-to-day guidance to leaders and employees.

• Maintain strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance obligations—including deep familiarity and comfort navigating California employment law—and partner with Legal as needed.

• Facilitate HR and leadership training sessions confidently and effectively.

• Collaborate with leadership to develop offers for new hires, promotions, and internal transfers.

• Manage and support special projects throughout the year, ensuring quality and timely execution.

• Maintain understanding of divisional financial health, long-term plans, culture, and market positioning.

• Provide ongoing performance management coaching and support to leaders, including career development and corrective action guidance.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business and HR objectives.

What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes) 

• Business Acumen

• Customer Focus

• Developing Direct Reports and Others

• Drive for Results

• Priority Setting

• Self-Knowledge

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired

• At least 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role, with 2–3 years of HR management experience strongly preferred.

• Ability to travel up to 40% is required 

• Ability to use with ease the Microsoft suite of solutions

• Workday experience a strong plus

• Has strong knowledge and understanding of current state and federal laws in division's they support

• Must have strong leadership, analytical, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and creative thinking skills

• Effective facilitation skills

• Engages proactively with the division teams and leadership

• Has the ability to navigate a complex reporting relationship –will report into Corporate HR, but will work very closely with their field clients

• Takes initiative and displays a sense of urgency – is highly responsive to business needs and unexpected situations that emerge

• Knows when and how to make tough decisions and when to get guidance

• Highly approachable and displays a positive approach to both work and internal customers

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities at once

• Utilizes a consultative approach when engaging with internal customers

• Strong project management and leadership skills, ability to effectively manage multiple projects

• Ability to partner effectively with all levels of employees

• Stays abreast of external best practices and incorporates these into discussions, decisions and solutions

Will have responsibilities such as:

• Interviewing, selecting, and training employees

• Setting rates of pay and hours of work

• Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees

• Determining work techniques

• Planning the work

• Apportioning work among employees

• Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed

• Planning budgets for work

• Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance

• Providing for safety and security of the workplace

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule

• Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed

• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device

• Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher-level manager

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

• Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $91,810 - $133,110

Bonus or Commission Eligible: Up to 20% Annual Incentive Bonus (AIP)

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The application window is expected to remain open for 45 days from the posting date. For Colorado Only: Paid Sick Leave per the Colorado Healthy Families & Workplaces Act.

*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.  They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison

We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first.  In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Visio​​n/Prescription​​ Drug Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Home Mortgage Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)