People Operations & Compliance Manager (USA, Remote)

Job Description This is a remote position. Job Specifics Remote | United States Full-Time | W-2 Employee Overview Build the HR Function of a Fast-Growing Startup Our client, a rapidly growing workforce solutions startup, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead employment law compliance, payroll governance, and HR operations across a multi-state workforce. This is a hands-on role for an HR professional who enjoys building processes, solving compliance challenges, and partnering with leadership to support business growth. What You'll Do Lead HR compliance across a growing multi-state workforce. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Manage onboarding, offboarding, I-9 compliance, and employee documentation. Oversee payroll compliance and employment tax requirements. Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks. Support employee relations, investigations, and performance management. Monitor employment law changes and implement compliance updates. Partner with leadership on HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational growth. Requirements What We're Looking For 5+ years of HR experience within U.S.-based organizations. Strong knowledge of U.S. federal employment law. Experience supporting multi-state workforces. Extensive experience with payroll compliance and wage & hour regulations. Strong working knowledge of California employment law (essential). Knowledge of Georgia employment law highly preferred. Experience in a startup, EOR, PEO, staffing, or workforce solutions environment is advantageous. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus. Benefits Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a high-growth startup at a pivotal stage and help build the HR, compliance, and workforce infrastructure that will support expansion across the United States. If you're passionate about employment law, payroll compliance, and building scalable HR operations, we'd love to hear from you!