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Manager, People Solutions

Metropolis Technologies - Los Angeles, CA, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-09-11

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Salary: USD 115,000 - 140,000 / annual

Metropolis Technologies is building AI-powered solutions for the Recognition Economy, transforming parking and expanding into retail and hospitality. They are seeking a Manager, People Solutions to lead their Central People Operations function and drive operational excellence across the organization. In this role, you will report directly to the Director, People Operations and serve as the operational bridge between frontline processing and leadership. You will lead and mentor a team of People Solutions Coordinators, establish and refine operational procedures and SOPs, and ensure high-quality service execution against daily delivery objectives. Key responsibilities include: - Establishing, refining, and maintaining operational procedures, SOPs, and daily delivery schedules - Overseeing HRIS data accuracy for all employee lifecycle changes and maintaining a robust audit framework - Leading automation and AI initiatives, including LLM-assisted intake and automated triage routing, to increase efficiency and reduce turnaround times - Serving as the senior escalation point for complex employee transactional issues - Collaborating cross-functionally with Payroll, HR, Legal, Risk, and Field Leadership to align on shared priorities - Analyzing field-level error patterns and partnering with Field Leadership on corrective actions - Providing regular performance reporting and actionable operational insights to leadership - Managing, coaching, and developing a team of People Solutions Coordinators, distributing workload and managing SLA performance - Fostering an inclusive environment with transparent communication and feedback systems - Leading medium-to-large scale operational projects end-to-end and establishing cross-training coverage Metropolis operates on an office-first model requiring employees to be on-site at least four days per week to drive innovation and strengthen culture. REQUIREMENTS: - 5+ years of progressive experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or Shared Services, with direct experience supervising or managing a team - Deep hands-on expertise with enterprise HRIS platforms such as Workday, UKG, or ADP, ensuring data accuracy across high-volume processes - Proven track record of evaluating operational workflows, implementing process improvements, and integrating automation or AI tools to drive team efficiency - Demonstrated experience partnering effectively with Payroll, HR, Legal, Benefits, and Field Leadership on complex transactions and escalations - Strong analytical skills with a history of leading medium-to-large operational projects end-to-end and resolving non-routine HR issues - Proven ability to take ownership of results, clarify expectations, anticipate blockers, and reliably deliver on commitments - Strong communication and influence skills to collaborate across functions and make sound operational recommendations - Creative problem-solving mindset with a passion for challenging assumptions, digging to root causes, and driving continuous innovation

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