People Operations Manager Jobs in Boston, MA
People Operations Manager jobs in Boston are concentrated in the Seaport District, Back Bay, and Kendall Square corridor, where life sciences, healthtech, and enterprise software companies drive consistent hiring. Employers actively posting roles include Boston University, Omni Hotels, and Boston Public Schools. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a People Operations Partner at Talon.One, you'll be part of our 18-person People & Culture team, helping shape both our business and culture. You'll partner closely with our Senior People Operations Partner based in Boston to support our growing US team, while also collaborating with the wider People Operations team in Berlin. As we continue to invest in our US presence, you'll play a key role in building out our local People Operations function and delivering an exceptional employee experience.
People Operations touches nearly every stage of the employee lifecycle, making it a critical function in shaping our culture and supporting our people. We're looking for someone who thrives on balancing detail-oriented execution with a proactive, flexible, and positive approach to solving problems and supporting employees.
This is a remote role, but you must be located within commutable distance of Talon.One's hub in Boston, MA.
ABOUT THE TEAM:
Our People Operations team is globally focused and currently based in two locations - Berlin and Boston. In this role, you'll report to the Head of People Operations and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver accurate, efficient, and people-centered HR support across the organization.
ONCE YOU ARE HERE YOU WILL:
- Act as the first point of contact for all People Operations for our US-based employees
- Own all aspects related to payroll and reporting
- Take full ownership of various HRIS systems including data changes, reporting, information auditing, and data transfer
- Own all benefits administration including answering employee questions, processing employee changes, reporting on data, overall system administration and partnership with our vendors/broker
- Collaborate and execute across departments to ensure a successful employee onboarding experience for all US-based new hires
- Support employees Leave of Absence requests in compliance with various local and state laws
- Seek and suggest improvements to create more efficient and scalable People Operations processes
- Participate in global People Operations projects related to the development of processes to support Talon.one's growth on regional and global levels
- Remain up-to-date with compliance laws and updates within our states of operation, along with global trends
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO BRING TO THE TABLE:
- You have 3+ years of experience working in People Operations or HR Administration in the US
- You have 3+ years of experience working with HRIS platforms, preferably ADP and BambooHR
- You have experience working remotely, independently on decentralized teams globally
- You bring experience with multi-state payroll and benefits administration
- You exhibit a clear understanding of HR Operations practices and legal requirements of the US, including familiarity with HR policies, processes, and compliance
- You embrace a collaborative mindset to effectively partner with colleagues, primarily based in Berlin, contributing significantly to both the team's and company's overall success
- Ideally, you have experience working in a scale-up environment
- You demonstrate strong verbal communication and consulting skills
- You have proven experience problem solving, reporting and analytical skills
- Choose from top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield MA, MetLife, VSP)
- Build your savings with our 401(k) plan, including a 100% company match on your contributions up to 4%
- We provide 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Manage your own time off with our flexible PTO policy
- $350 home office setup budget, a $50 monthly home office allowance
- Freedom to work from abroad for up to 90 days worldwide!
- WeWork On-Demand access for flexible workspace solutions
- Mental health support with nilo.health
- $1,200 annual learning budget
The estimated total compensation for this role is $80,000 - $100,000, though actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, and location. The salary range is subject to change and may be adjusted at any time.
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK FOR US:
- The right attitude: modern methods and a diverse, creative workspace with an open and international culture
- Everyone for the product: Together we create a flexible, highly scalable product with state-of-the-art technologies. We can only succeed if everyone works as a team
- Healthy Growth: Growing our company means growing everyone in the team. We love to share knowledge and learn
- A great environment: Flexible and family-friendly environment, bright and easily accessible offices, modern software and hardware
- High flexibility degree: Prefer to work early or late at night? Do you have to pick up your children from kindergarten? Do you prefer working abroad? We believe in results and motivated employees
Do you want this job?
We'd love to hear from you! Apply directly via the form below.
Talon.One is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religious belief, ethnic origin, nationality, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by company policy. As an employer we strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.
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People Operations Manager Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a people operations manager job in Boston?
Focus your search on Boston's life sciences corridor, healthtech companies, and the dense cluster of venture-backed software firms in the Seaport and Kendall Square. Employers here prioritize candidates with experience scaling people programs through rapid growth phases. Familiarity with HRIS platforms, employee relations, and benefits administration gives you a clear edge. Networking through local HR associations and alumni networks at Boston-area universities is a consistently effective entry point.
Which companies hire people operations managers in Boston?
Companies currently hiring people operations managers in Boston include Boston University, Omni Hotels, and Boston Public Schools, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Boston's hiring mix skews heavily toward growth-stage biotech firms, established financial services companies, and mid-size technology companies with headquarters or major offices in the city.
Are there remote people operations manager jobs in Boston?
Yes, though many people operations manager roles involve employee-facing work that limits full remote flexibility. About 67% of people operations manager openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements being far more common than fully remote. Strategic and analytical functions like compensation benchmarking, HRIS administration, and policy development tend to be the most remote-compatible parts of the role in Boston.
How can I get a people operations manager job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Boston is through an HR coordinator or HR generalist role at a mid-size life sciences or tech company, where small people teams give junior staff broad exposure quickly. Boston's high concentration of biotech startups and scale-ups often promotes from within when dedicated people operations functions are built out. Volunteering for HR project work, gaining HRIS tool proficiency, and connecting with HR professionals through NEHRA, the regional HR association, strengthens your candidacy.
Which industries hire the most people operations managers in Boston?
Most people operations manager openings in Boston sit in Science & Research, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Boston's identity as a global hub for life sciences research and a growing center for financial technology means these sectors generate particularly sustained demand for people operations talent to support rapid headcount growth and complex compliance environments.
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