Sr. Manager, People Operations

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Full Time Management White Plains, NY, US

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $ Annually

Position:
Sr. Manager, People Operations

Reports to:

Sr. Director, People Operations

Location:

White Plains, NY (Hybrid)

The United Football League (UFL) is the premier professional spring football league, powered by the visionary leadership and investment of Mike Repole and Impact Capital, Red Bird Capital Partners, FOX, Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, and ESPN. Built on innovation, accessibility, and competitive excellence, the UFL delivers a dynamic professional football experience for players, fans, and partners alike. The league currently features eight teams and is focused on building the next era of spring football, with expansion planned for 2028 and beyond.

Championship Culture Starts Here. This is more than a People Operations role—it’s an opportunity to help shape the culture, talent strategy, and employee experience of a growing professional football league. The Sr. Manager, People Operations leads the day-to-day execution of People Operations programs and services across the league. This position oversees benefits administration, HR operations, compliance, HR systems, employee lifecycle processes while ensuring an exceptional employee experience.

The ideal candidate brings strong operational expertise and a service-oriented mindset that enables employees and the organization to perform at their best.

With guidance from the Sr. Director, People Operations, lead the day-to-day administration of People Operations programs and services, ensuring consistent, responsive, and high-quality support across the league.

Partner with the Sr. Director, People Operations to implement strategic HR initiatives and operational priorities.

Support Sr. Directors with compensation, benefits, and rewards programs to ensure competitiveness and alignment with organizational goals.

Assist the Director, Talent Acquisition with full-cycle recruitment efforts across league office and team operations, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.

Develop, document, and continuously improve People Operations processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures to support organizational growth.

Oversee employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, employee records management, and employment changes.

Ensure the accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of employee data and personnel records.

In partnership with the UFL’s benefits service team and Sr. Directors administer the league's health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs, serving as the primary liaison with benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators.

Work closely with Sr. Director, Payroll to manage Paid Time Off, FMLA, and leaves, including Short Term and Long-Term Disability.

Lead the annual open enrollment process, including planning, employee communications, enrollment support, and post-enrollment reconciliation.

Monitor benefits utilization, vendor performance, and compliance, providing recommendations for operational improvements to the Senior Director.

Assist Sr. Director and Head of People Operations with annual reporting, including 1095-C compliance data processes.

Administer compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including I-9, E-Verify, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other applicable requirements.

Maintain HR policies, forms, and documentation to ensure compliance with legal…