Human Resources Manager - People Operations

Human Resources Manager – People Operations     Location: Duluth, GA  Department: Human Resources Reports to: VP of HR  Direct Reports: up to 1 Type: Full-Time  Status: Exempt Schedule: Hybrid (M-F: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote) Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 + Bonus Eligible

The Role

We’re seeking a Human Resources Manager – People Operations to serve as a strategic business partner and lead the design, execution, and evolution of IPA’s compensation and people operations programs. This is an opportunity to build, modernize, and scale people systems that drive equity, performance, and organizational effectiveness while strengthening IPA’s ability to attract, reward, and retain top talent.

What You’ll Do  Serve as a trusted HR Business Partner to approximately 60 employees, advising leaders on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational change. Design and lead IPA’s compensation and total rewards strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, market competitiveness, and internal equity.

Develop and maintain salary structures, merit and bonus frameworks, and pay equity practices that support performance and retention. Lead market pricing and compensation survey participation, providing clear guidance to managers on compensation decisions and job evaluations. Own the evaluation, selection, and implementation of compensation planning technology, including leading a formal RFP process.

Build scalable compensation processes and communication strategies that promote transparency and employee trust. Manage end-to-end bi-weekly U.S. payroll processing through UKG (HRIS), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective partnership with Finance. Use people data and analytics to inform decisions, identify trends, and continuously improve people programs and the employee experience.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with strong focus on compensation strategy, program design, and HR business partnership.
• Proven experience leading vendor selection processes, including RFP development, evaluation, and system implementation.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using compensation data, market benchmarking, and HRIS or compensation planning software.
• Deep knowledge of compensation principles, pay equity laws, and emerging pay transparency regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex compensation concepts for diverse audiences.
• You’ll Excel If You:
• Think strategically while executing tactically.
• Thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy partnering across all levels of the organization.
• Use data and insights to drive fair, defensible, and competitive compensation decisions.
• Are passionate about pay equity, transparency, and building compensation programs employees trust and value.
• Adapt quickly, operate independently, and bring creativity to complex challenges such as system implementation and change management.

What We Offer

The opportunity to build and own IPA’s compensation planning strategy in a high-impact, visible role. Direct partnership with senior leadership to align people strategy with business growth. Autonomy to design scalable compensation frameworks and total rewards programs aligned with IPA’s culture and values. Professional development and career growth within a growing HR team committed to innovation and excellence.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. A hybrid work model with flexibility and collaboration built in (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).  A mission-driven culture where your work directly shapes the employee experience and supports IPA’s purpose: improving infection prevention and operational efficiency in healthcare.

Why Join IPA?: At IPA, you're not just joining a company, you're joining a mission-driven, inclusive culture dedicated to improving infection prevention and operational efficiency in healthcare. We invest in our people with meaningful work, a collaborative environment, and benefits that support both your personal and professional success.

When you join IPA, you’ll enjoy:  Generous paid time off and company holidays  Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and Telemedicine  Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions, plus optional FSA plans  Company-paid life and disability insurance  401(k) with company match to support your retirement goals  Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) own a piece of what you’re building  Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and development  Paid parental leave for when your family grows  At IPA, we believe your career should be both meaningful and sustainable.

If you're ready to make a real-world impact and grow with a company that invests in you, we’d love to meet you. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. See job description