People Operations Manager

OSEA Malibu is hiring a People Operations Manager to support day-to-day people operations and strengthen an inclusive, engaging employee experience. This role partners with managers, IT, and the People team to run onboarding/offboarding, engagement programs, and benefits administration while ensuring accurate HR data and compliance.

• Support day-to-day People Operations activities and serve as a first point of contact for employee questions, escalating as needed.

• Be in-office two days per week to provide hands-on HR/workplace support and proactively address employee needs.

• Coordinate all-team meetings, company celebrations, and internal communications (including newsletter updates).

• Provide light IT support such as basic troubleshooting and equipment coordination.

• Maintain company distribution lists.

• Support and execute engagement initiatives, social events, and team-building activities that reinforce culture and values.

• Manage employee recognition programs (e.g., Employee of the Quarter/Sea Star Award), including nominations, coordination, and announcements.

• Assist in planning celebrations, milestones, and morale-building moments; collect engagement feedback and share insights with the People team.

• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding and offboarding (scheduling, documentation, system access, and equipment logistics) with hiring managers, IT, and People Operations.

• Maintain and improve onboarding resources; gather and analyze 90-day new hire feedback to drive improvements.

• Support offboarding with professionalism, ensuring compliance and a positive final experience.

• Maintain accurate employee data, files, and documentation; track trainings/certifications/acknowledgements.

• Execute routine audits for data accuracy and compliance; support interpretation and implementation of HR policies and guidelines.

• Assist with benefits administration, leave management, and benefits-related inquiries.

• 3–4 years of experience in People Operations, HR, or a related role (preferred).

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive, service-oriented mindset with a passion for people and culture.

• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.

• Comfort working with HR systems, reporting tools, and shared documentation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in the office at least 2 days per week.

• Must be located in Los Angeles, California.

• Must reside in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

• Hybrid requirement: in-office at least 2 days per week.

• Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Quarterly wellness and technology stipend.

• 401(k) match up to 4%.

• New hire work-from-home stipend.

• Up to 3 months of parental leave for eligible team members.

• Flexible PTO and paid company holidays.

• 4 paid volunteer days per year.