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Semafor

Digital news outlet with Semaform structure

Senior Manager - HR Operations

HR Operations & CoordinationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$130k - $145k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in HR operations, people operations, or a related field, ideally with some office management or facilities exposure.
  • Hands-on experience managing a project with significant logistical complexity, such as an office move, systems implementation, or large-scale event, is a strong plus.
  • Hands-on experience with Rippling, ChartHop, and Greenhouse is strongly preferred, including comfort configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing HR technology tools.
  • Strong understanding of core HR processes, including onboarding and offboarding, personnel recordkeeping, leave and paid-time-off administration, and policy documentation.
  • Excellent project management skills, including building plans, managing timelines, tracking budgets, and driving multiple workstreams to completion.
  • Strong critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions independently and escalate judiciously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly across all levels of the organization.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through on deadlines and deliverables.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and Slack.
  • Professional demeanor and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and handling multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth, compliant, and well-documented experience for new hires and departing employees.
  • Manage and maintain the HR systems and technology stack, including Rippling (HRIS), ChartHop (people analytics and organizational data), and Greenhouse (applicant tracking system), ensuring data integrity and system optimization.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize workflows, automate manual processes, and improve employee and manager experiences through HR technology.
  • Maintain and update personnel files in accordance with legal and company recordkeeping requirements.
  • Own the employee handbook and policy documents, keeping them current with employment law and company practice.
  • Manage the paid-time-off approval process and ensure accurate tracking and reporting of time off.
  • Produce regular HR reporting and analytics for leadership, including headcount, turnover, and compliance metrics.
  • Provide operational support across People initiatives, including talent management, annual performance reviews, compensation planning, promotions, and organizational changes.
  • Develop, document, and continuously improve People Operations processes and standard operating procedures to support scalability.
  • Partner with Finance to align Rippling and ChartHop data, tagging conventions, and terminology with the Finance ERP system, ensuring consistency across systems.
  • Coordinate with IT on device inventory management and equipment provisioning and deprovisioning tied to employee onboarding and offboarding in Rippling.
  • Design and configure workflows in Rippling, ChartHop, and Greenhouse to support People initiatives, including annual performance reviews and employee engagement and feedback surveys.
  • Serve as a key point of contact across departments for people-related process questions and improvements.
  • Lead planning and execution of the company's upcoming New York City office move, partnering with Finance, IT, building management, and external vendors to deliver the project on time and within budget. This includes project planning, timeline management, vendor and building coordination, budget tracking, furniture and equipment logistics, risk management, and employee communications to ensure a seamless transition with minimal business disruption.
  • Act as the day-to-day office manager for a fast-paced, open office environment, overseeing supplies, vendor coordination, equipment, and general office operations.
  • Apply critical thinking and project management skills to anticipate risks, solve problems proactively, and keep cross-functional stakeholders aligned throughout the office move.
  • Coordinate with building facilities teams on repairs, security, and general office upkeep.
  • Support setup and execution of company events, all-hands meetings, and employee recognition programs as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Some office management or facilities exposure.
  • Experience managing a project with significant logistical complexity, such as an office move, systems implementation, or large-scale event.
  • Hands-on experience with Rippling, ChartHop, and Greenhouse.

About the Company

Semafor

Digital news outlet with Semaform structure

Semafor is a digital news outlet that serves a global audience of college-educated English-speaking professionals through a website and newsletters covering global affairs, U.S. politics, business, technology, Africa, and the Middle East. It uses a proprietary Semaform article structure that separates facts and analysis into labeled sections like The News, The Reporter’s View, Room for Disagreement, The View From, and Notable to show how a story is built. Revenue comes from direct-sold advertising and a strong events business, with events delivering high margins, while subscriptions are planned for the future and access is currently free. Its goal is to restore trust in journalism by providing transparent, multi-perspective reporting and a sustainable mix of advertising, events, and evolving subscription income.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$74M
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2018

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