Sr. HR Operations Manager at Digimarc

<div class="section page-centered" data-qa="job-description"> <h3><strong>ABOUT US:</strong>&nbsp;</h3> <div> <p>Digimarc (NASDAQ: DMRC) is building the trust layer for the modern world. As AI accelerates how we produce, share, and interact with the world, the risks of fraud, counterfeiting, and misinformation are growing exponentially. Our innovative, highly scalable, and ultra-secure solutions make it possible for consumers, businesses, and intelligent systems to instantly verify what’s real, protect what matters, and transact with confidence. Digimarc’s solutions for loss prevention, authentication, and digital are built to counter the speed and sophistication of today’s AI-enabled threats. Trusted by the world’s central banks to deter the counterfeiting of global currency, we exist to protect truth in every interaction, spanning both the physical and digital worlds.</p> <span data-teams="true"><span id="message-body-1777323347114" class="fui-ChatMessage__body r7802u9 ___1h1rjby f10pi13n ftqa4ok f2hkw1w f8hki3x f1d2448m f1bjia2o ffh67wi f1j6vpng f1pniga2 f987i1v f1ffjurs f15bsgw9 f14e48fq f18yb2kv fd6o370 ffwy5si f3znvyf f57olzd f4stah7 f480a47 fs1por5 fk6fouc figsok6 fkhj508 f19n0e5 f9ijwd5 fx91ewl f1o0qvyv f9ggezi f1xp5gbu f150uoa4 ffyari3 fxugw4r fo7qwa0 fxowb0n f11ghf3q f13aoclr flypziy f10kwr27 fquw1qa fftr39l f13lathq f15hsm81 f2ss68y ffb60jq f8nuap2 f13nk4fk f7jacry fq08z5q fd9af6s fr74w9q fcl9uv6 f13sm7pj f1u6qqly f16wpxbl faim3u9 f6cs3qo fa2w2z3 fd39nx6 f10gn8j9 frcqmxy f1w9ws4k f1ddxkqj fd10euv fvuz61 f1nbc6gw"><span id="content-1777323347114" class="fui-Primitive ___11tzqds f1oy3dpc f89hs3r fqtknz5 fyvcxda"></span></span></span></div> <h3><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE...</strong></h3> <p>We’re looking for an experienced <strong>HR Operations Manager</strong> to join our team and report directly to our Sr. Director, HR. In this role, you’ll own the day-to-day people operations and employee experience, from onboarding and manager support to performance conversations, payroll, benefits, and compliance.</p> <p>You’ll be someone who enjoys making things work better — simplifying processes, solving problems, and finding ways to use technology and AI to make the employee experience easier and more seamless.</p> <p><em>This role requires limited to no travel.</em></p> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="section page-centered"> <div> <h3>WHAT YOU WILL DO…<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></h3> <ul> <li>Keep UKG accurate and up to date as our source of truth for people data, covering everything from new hires to role changes, compensation updates, and offboarding.</li> <li>Own the employee onboarding experience from start to finish.</li> <li>Own the administration of our annual review in UKG.</li> <li>Be a go-to resource for employees and cross-functional partners across Payroll, Finance, Legal, IT, and Recruiting, responding to questions with accuracy, care, and a focus on getting to the right answer.</li> <li>Manage people analytics and reporting in UKG.</li> <li>Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to create connected, scalable people processes that can grow with the company.</li> <li>Oversee payroll, benefits administration, open enrollment, and compliance across our global employee base, using UKG to automate and simplify processes wherever possible.</li> <li>Manage our EOR relationship with Deel and help ensure our international employee processes run smoothly.</li> <li>Support employment verifications and other employment-related documentation.</li> <li>Look for ways to continuously improve the employee experience by tracking operational metrics, identifying gaps, and turning those insights into better processes.</li> <li>Be a thought leader in using AI and automation to reduce repetitive administrative work, improve accuracy, and create a better employee experience.</li> <li>Bring people operations work currently handled by external partners in-house when it makes sense, building simple, scalable processes that work for a growing global team.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="section page-centered"> <div> <h3>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR…<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></h3> <ul> <li>7+ years of experience in people operations or HR, ideally in a high-growth startup or similar environment where you’ve helped build and scale processes as the company grows.</li> <li>Experience with our internal survey tool Culture Amp is a plus.</li> <li>Strong UKG expertise across HRIS, payroll, benefits, devices, and system access, along with the ability to work with data and turn it into useful operational insights.</li> <li>Great communication and interpersonal skills. You can explain a benefits renewal, payroll change, or HR process to anyone and make it feel straightforward.</li> <li>A genuine interest in building better systems and creating a seamless employee experience, particularly through AI and automation.</li> <li>A high bar for accuracy and attention to detail. You care about getting the details right, especially when it comes to employee data and payroll.</li> <li>A practical, problem-solving mindset. You’re comfortable rolling up your sleeves, figuring things out, and making things better rather than waiting for the perfect process to already exist.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="section page-centered"> <h3>Benefits:<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></h3> <ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"> <ul> <li>Comprehensive Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, &amp; Retirement Savings Plan&nbsp;</li> <li>Restricted Stock Units&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible Paid Time Off &amp; Holidays&nbsp;</li> <li>Life Insurance&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)</li> <li>Mentorship Opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Training &amp; Development&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> </ul> </div> <div class="section page-centered" data-qa="salary-range"> <h3><strong>Compensation:</strong></h3> <div><span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);"><em>$120,000 - $150,000</em></span></div> <div>This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licensure, certifications, geography and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="section page-centered" data-qa="closing-description"> <h3><strong>Our Culture:</strong>&nbsp;</h3> <div>We are a team of problem-solvers united by our company’s immense potential to help solve complex challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <div>We align to the following Digimarc core values:&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <div> <ul> <li><strong>Collaborative<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></strong>– Stronger together. We embrace diverse perspectives and harness our collective talent to realize our full potential. &nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Curious</strong> – Listen and look forward. We think differently and seek out opportunities for growth to exceed our stakeholders’ expectations. &nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Courageous</strong>&nbsp;– Innovate with integrity &nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> <div>We challenge each other and do the right thing – even when it’s difficult – to deliver wins for our customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <div>Join our team and work in support of a technology platform that can transform how consumer goods are made, bought, sold, and recycled around the globe. Digimarc is committed to the health and safety of our employees and their families. We are dedicated to diversity, professional development, and the success of our employees. For more information, visit us at<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><a class="postings-link" href="https://www.digimarc.com/">www.digimarc.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Digimarc is seeking diverse applicants. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor. We want the best people who share our values.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Principals only. No recruiters please.&nbsp;</div> </div>