Sr. Manager, People Operations at Kcftechnologies

Perks & Benefits: At KCF, we are committed to providing best-in-class benefits, engaging development opportunities, and powerful perks that are focused on bringing out the best in you. Full-time benefits include: • 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance premiums • Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions • Flexible work model for most positions, “work from home, work from anywhere” • Competitive compensation & bonus opportunities • Four weeks Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays + "Flex" Holiday • 401(k) with company match • Monthly cell phone and internet stipend • $500 annual wellness reimbursement • Learning culture committed to growth and continuous development Mission & Values: KCF Technologies exists to solve the world's machine health problems to drive safety and sustainability for our communities. We empower industry to eradicate downtime, waste, and injuries with KCF's Machine Health Solutions Platform. Learn more at www.kcftech.com Curious about what working at KCF is really like? Explore Life at KCF here! If you’re an A-player who wants to be part of one of the most important companies revitalizing machine health across the world, KCF is the place for you. If our values resonate with you, please keep reading! Core Values: Smarts: We are humbly aggressive lifelong learners. Grit: We are scrappy, proactive problem solvers who don’t stop until the job is done. Drive: We demonstrate an insatiable hunger to serve others. Responsibility: We do the right thing and contribute to the greater good. Autonomy: We own our work and define how we do it, while aligned with the greater mission. Where You Come In: We are currently seeking a Sr. Manager, People Operations to lead our People Operations team! As a Sr. Manager, People Operations at KCF Technologies, you'll have the opportunity to work on highly collaborative team in one of the most exciting fields in technology- right in the heart of State College, PA! This is starting to sound like your next challenge, right? Read on for more info! Essential Functions: • Lead, manage, and hold a team of people operations personnel accountable in the functions of operations, recruitment, and talent management; Hires, coaches and develops team to ensure they have the tools to perform at their best; Ensures an environment that 1) aligns with KCF’s operating values, 2) promotes employee engagement, urgency, and high performance, and 3) provides for ongoing learning and development opportunities • Manage payroll processing, related compliance, tax set up; address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees; process commission and bonus payments along with merit increases • Administer compensation plan and maintain and administer benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, 401(k), short-term disability, wellness, etc. through eligibility, enrollments, payments, and problem-solving  • Drive day-to-day employee relations resolutions including HR-related topics such as leave and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise • Partner with external HR Consultants, Employee Benefits Consultants, Vendors, KCF leadership, and other resources as needed on HR priorities to ensure delivery and implementation of HR solutions • Coach, partner, and own performance management, including administering and tracking biannual employee performance reviews • Consults on a variety of routine to complex employee relations issues such as corrective actions and policy violations • Cultivates the company’s culture through internal communications, companywide survey administration, and ensuring all departments align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.   • Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics along with completion of HR-related surveys as needed • Develop and implement human resource policies along with revision as needed • Responsible for special projects and system updates related to the HRIS, as well as other hosted software systems • Oversee HRIS management; Update and maintain organizational charts along with employee data • Manage internal and external compliance projects under the direction of leadership to ensure compliance with labor regulations • Participate as a partner in company onboarding process for new employees • Manage offboarding process for employees leaving the company, both voluntary and involuntary situations • Manage employee immigration needs along with partnership with law firm  • Responsible for standard and custom reports requested by departments and managers, as well as for compliance-related reporting • Oversee annual budget for People Operations and maintain a continuous, disciplined approach to ensure fiscal responsibility is top of mind • Implement belonging measures in operational People Operations aspects of the company, including pay equity, employee engagement, and benefits • Enhance job satisfaction and employee engagement in situations like resolving issues promptly, applying for new perks and benefits, and organizing team building activities • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and other KCF leadership staff Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor & Employee Relations, Business, or another related field preferred.   • Minimum 7 years Human Resources related experience or equivalent work experience • SHRM or PHR certification preferred • Working knowledge of general HR practices, relevant labor laws, and regulations • Ability to work in a highly autonomous role while demonstrating solid judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business • Demonstrated ability to deliver sensitive and difficult communications to employees and leaders (e.g. corrective action, reductions-in-force, and involuntary terminations) • Ability to pivot when faced with numerous and competing priorities • Outstanding verbal, written and relationship management skills • Excellent leadership and conflict resolution skills At KCF Technologies, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The only things we require for employment, compensation, advancement and benefits are performance and a good team attitude. No one will be denied opportunities or benefits, and no employment decisions will be made, on the basis of race, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, protected veteran status, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, possession of a general education development certificate (“GED”) as compared to a high school diploma, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state laws. KCF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which KCF has facilities.