• Continuous Process Transformation: Proactively identify, design, and implement end-to-end process transformations across the People team to ensure we can meet the demands of Waymark’s rapid, sustained growth. • Data management & HRIS: Configure, maintain, and optimize the Rippling HRIS for accurate data management and reporting. Enter employee changes and ensure payroll and HR systems are updated accordingly. Ensure employee files are maintained in a compliant and efficient manner. • Payroll & Compliance: Collaborate closely with Finance to audit and execute accurate payroll processing, focusing on timely, accurate, and compliant reporting. • Elevated Employee Experience & Support: Serve as the trusted, day-to-day subject matter expert, developing scalable and efficient processes to resolve inquiries across benefits and employment policies. • Onboarding : Manage onboarding compliance steps (I-9s, systems setup, file creation). Ensure consistent and positive new-hire experience across all teams. • LOAs: Manage LOAs in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, liaising between the LOA vendor, employees, manager and other internal People team members. Guide employees and managers through requirements and timelines. • Strategic Benefits Program Management: Lead all day-to-day benefits operations (QLEs, 401(k), Open Enrollment), and actively partner with the VP, Head of People to evolve our total rewards strategy to remain highly competitive. • Policy Ownership: Primary owner responsible for People team policies and SOPs.