People Operations Manager
Full Time 110000 - 125000 USD per-year-salaryJob Overview
About Vessel
Vessel is building the future of housing. We combine breakthrough design, advanced manufacturing, and first-principles thinking to tackle one of the world’s most pressing challenges: creating sustainable, attainable housing for all. This isn’t just construction—it’s a complete reimagining of how people live.
Backed by Mosaic Ventures and Lennar, the nation’s largest homebuilder, Vessel is rapidly scaling to meet growing demand. We care deeply about every detail—from beauty and durability to efficiency and accessibility—because we believe everyone deserves a thoughtfully made home.
We’re seeking a highly organized and proactive People Operations Manager to assist in the HR department and run the office operations. This is a collaborative role that touches many areas of the organization, from managing office logistics to assisting with internal communications and social media efforts.
About Vessel
Vessel is building the future of housing. We combine breakthrough design, advanced manufacturing, and first-principles thinking to tackle one of the world’s most pressing challenges: creating sustainable, attainable housing for all. This isn’t just construction—it’s a complete reimagining of how people live.
Backed by Mosaic Ventures and Lennar, the nation’s largest homebuilder, Vessel is rapidly scaling to meet growing demand. We care deeply about every detail—from beauty and durability to efficiency and accessibility—because we believe everyone deserves a thoughtfully made home.
We’re seeking a highly organized and proactive People Operations Manager to assist in the HR department and run the office operations. This is a collaborative role that touches many areas of the organization, from managing office logistics to assisting with internal communications and social media efforts.
What You'll Do
- Help take point on employee questions around HR topics, benefits, policies, and procedures
- Handle new hire onboarding logistics, including background checks, paperwork, and system and technology setup
- Keep employee records up to date in the HRIS system, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality
- Support payroll by managing time-off requests, employee updates, and required documentation
- Coordinate benefits enrollments, changes, and employee communications, ensuring compliance with employment laws and HR best practices
- Manage offboarding, including exit interviews, final paperwork, and access removal
- Help manage Lever, Ramp, Insperity, My2N and Alarm
- Assist in creation of job descriptions and postings, help manage outsourced recruiting partners, screening candidates for junior roles, coordinating interviews and closing out candidates.
- Manage software subscriptions and licenses
- Assist with ad hoc items across the company as needed
- Manage incoming mail, deliveries, and make post office runs
- Answer the door and greet visitors
- Ensure the kitchen is stocked with food and the offices fully stocked with amenities
- Coordinate team lunches and events, volunteering, promotions and employee apparel
- Coordinate with vendors around building maintenance, cleaning, and alarm
- Provide basic IT support and coordinate with external IT vendors
Who You Are
- 3+ years of experience in an HR or People Operations role with a focus on day-to-day operations
- Strong working knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and standard HR practices
- Experience using HRIS and payroll systems
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Clear, professional communication and a strong customer service mindset
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
- Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment
At Vessel
We believe everyone deserves a home built with care—beautiful, durable, and made to last. That starts with the people who make it happen. Join us and help reimagine what housing can be.