People Operations Manager; Interim

Our Mission

Frontera exists to close the care gap: every child, no matter where they live, should be able to access effective behavioral healthcare.

Frontera is seeking a highly operational, detail-oriented, and proactive People & Office Operations savant to provide coverage during a 4-month maternity leave. This role reports to the VP of People and is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, takes ownership quickly, and enjoys being the connective tissue that keeps teams, systems, and offices running smoothly.

• Serve as the day‑to‑day Rippling administrator, owning onboarding, offboarding, workflow management, and issue resolution
• Lead onboarding end‑to‑end, ensuring a polished, welcoming, and compliant experience for every new hire
• Support benefits administration and leaves (including coordination, documentation, and employee guidance)
• Maintain people documentation, templates, and process hygiene
• Support employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Assist with learning & development programs, including scheduling, tracking participation, and supporting enablement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve people processes and operational efficiency; implement fixes where possible

• Support company‑wide communications related to people programs, policies, office updates, and key dates
• Project manage People Team initiatives, including:
  • Maintaining weekly meeting decks
  • Updating trackers and timelines
  • Documenting decisions and follow‑ups
  • Ensuring work progresses on schedule

• Coordinate leadership off‑sites and key team moments
• Support company‑wide meetings and town halls, including deck prep, logistics, and agenda coordination

• Own day‑to‑day Denver office operations to ensure a welcoming, organized, and functional environment
• Manage vendors and liaise with building management
• Oversee lunch and snack programs, kitchen restocking, and office supplies
• Plan internal events, celebrations, and ad‑hoc gatherings

ASAP through August

• 5+ years of experience in People Ops, HRBP, HR Operations
• Strong preference for Rippling experience; familiarity with Greenhouse strongly preferred
• Proven ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and follow through consistently
• Exceptionally organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable handling sensitive employee information with discretion and sound judgment
• Clear, concise communicator; written and verbal
• Calm, solutions‑oriented, and unflappable in a fast‑paced environment
• Excited to support a mission‑driven startup where no two days look the same

This role is essential to keeping Frontera running smoothly during a critical transition. You’ll ensure our people feel supported, our systems stay tight, and our office remains a place where teams can do their best work; freeing leaders and clinicians to stay focused on delivering exceptional care and technology for families.

At Frontera, you’ll join a mission‑driven, fast‑moving team dedicated to making meaningful change in pediatric behavioral healthcare. You’ll work with a supportive group of operators, clinicians, technologists, and leaders—and play a key part in enabling our impact during your time with us.

Hourly range: $50‑70/hour, depending on experience and level

• Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in pediatric healthcare.
• Work on challenging and impactful projects that leverage cutting‑edge technologies.
• Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in rural communities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Join us in building the future of behavioral healthcare!