HR Manager

The role

The HR Manager will manage day-to-day HR operations and build scalable people programs. This role supports recruiting, employee development, and the overall employee experience.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, benefits administration, and HR compliance.
• Develop and improve HR policies, procedures, documentation, and internal processes.
• Maintain HR systems and coordinate with benefits providers, vendors, and external partners.
• Identify ways to simplify, automate, and improve HR workflows.
• Partner with hiring managers to support recruiting for technical, research, engineering, and business roles.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, feedback, and offer processes.
• Ensure a professional and positive candidate experience.
• Manage and improve the new-hire onboarding process.
• Coordinate employee performance reviews, feedback processes, and development initiatives.
• Track and report key HR metrics including headcount, hiring activity, employee retention, and performance reviews.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5–7 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or a related role
• Prior experience working in a startup, quantitative finance firm, investment firm, or fast-paced technology-driven organization
• Strong understanding of HR operations, employee lifecycle management, and HR best practices
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail

Nice to have

• Experience using HR platforms such as Rippling or similar HRIS systems
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse
• Experience building HR processes in a growing or lean organization
• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR

Benefits

• discretionary bonus
• benefits

About the company

Seven Research is a quantitative research and technology company. They use a systematic approach emphasizing technical rigor, creativity, and long-term performance.