WHY JOIN TAXRISE? At TaxRise, we don’t just provide tax relief services; we provide hope, stability, and solutions to individuals and families facing financial uncertainty. Our team is passionate about reshaping the tax resolution industry through innovation, empathy, and unwavering commitment to our clients.

Join us and make a tangible difference in people’s lives while growing your career with a team that values your contributions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The People Operations Manager is a pivotal member of the People Operations team, responsible for delivering an exceptional employee experience from day one and supporting the operational engine that keeps TaxRise running.

Benefits

administration, HR technology, and new employee onboarding, while serving as a trusted partner to managers across the business.

and Payroll Specialist, ensuring both individuals are set up for success and operating at a high level. The ideal candidate brings a sharp eye for compliance, fluency in California wage and hour law, a genuine passion for people, and a curiosity for how technology and data can make HR better. TaxRise moves fast and this role moves with it.

We're all about that in-person vibe, so this role is 100% on-site! If you're excited to work side-by-side with our team (or are ready to make the move), then you're a perfect fit. If not, we kindly ask you to hold off on applying.

Thanks for understanding and happy job hunting! , we believe in rewarding hard work and dedication! We offer our team members a competitive base salary, with opportunities for growth based on performance and experience.

and Payroll Specialist, reviewing for accuracy and compliance before each processing deadline. Serve as the backup payroll processor, comfortable stepping in to run the full semi-monthly payroll cycle in Paylocity when needed, including new hires, terminations, status changes, manual payments, deductions, commissions, and bonus payouts.

Administration Oversee

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WHAT YOU'LL DO

Employee Relations and Business Partnering Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to managers across departments, guiding them through sensitive employee situations, performance conversations, and complex team dynamics. Serve as the primary ER resource for the organization, conducting thorough, objective, and timely internal investigations involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and accommodation. Review termination requests in partnership with leadership, evaluating documentation, risk, and process consistency to ensure every separation is handled fairly and defensibly.

Drive proactive performance management by coaching managers on documentation standards, corrective action processes, and early intervention strategies. Conduct semi-monthly reviews of sales team performance data to identify trends and surface opportunities for coaching or corrective action. Monitor attendance patterns across the organization, flag trends, and partner with managers to implement corrective measures before they escalate.

Requirements

, overtime classifications, final pay rules, and pay stub compliance. Ensure compliance with multi-state employment law for employees located outside California, staying current on applicable state-specific regulations. Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate GL coding and payroll journal entries.

Identify compliance gaps and implement corrective measures proactively, before issues arise.