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Manager, HR Operations

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Natick, MA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $124K - $212K

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ November 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

MathWorks is hiring a Manager, HR Operations to lead and scale the HR operations function within their global team. The role involves managing benefits administration, leave management, onboarding, and HR data management, while focusing on automation, analytics, and team development to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.

Highlights
  • Lead and develop a high-performing HR operations team with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Manage end-to-end HR operations including benefits, leave, onboarding, and employee data.
  • Ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local regulations, and global policies.
  • Partner with global HR, payroll, and cross-functional teams to optimize HR processes.
  • Communicate HR policies clearly and provide support for complex employee inquiries.
  • Drive HR process automation and improvements leveraging Workday and other technologies.
  • Maintain data integrity, security, and accuracy; manage HR metrics and analytics.
  • Provide insights and recommendations on HR trends to senior leadership.
  • Require a bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience, including 2 years in management.
  • Strong expertise in Workday, HR compliance, benefits administration, and HR operations leadership.

Manager, HR Operations Full Description

Manager, HR Operations


Job Summary
The Manager, HR Operations will be responsible for driving the efficiency, scalability, and excellence of our HR operations function.  As part of a global HR Operations team, lead key HR operational processes including benefits administration, leave management, onboarding, and HR data management, with a strong focus on automation, analytics, and process improvement. You will lead and develop a high-performing HR operations team, ensuring best-in-class employee experience and operational excellence as we scale. 

This position is based at our headquarters in Natick, MA and requires in-person 3 days a week per our hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development
  •   Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR operations team.
  •   Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation. 
  •   Drive team engagement, capability building, and career development.
 
HR Operations Management
  • Oversee end-to-end HR operations, including benefits administration, leave and accommodation management, onboarding, and employee data management.
  • Ensure policies and processes comply with US federal, state, and local regulations as well as global company policies.
  • Partner with global HR, payroll, and other cross functional teams to ensure seamless HR processes.
 
Communication & Employee Support
  • Clearly communicate HR policies, programs, and processes to employees at all levels, ensuring understanding and accessibility.
  • Develop and deliver employee-facing resources, trainings, and FAQs to support HR initiatives and promote transparency.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex employee inquiries, providing expert guidance and support.
 
Process Improvement & Automation
  • Identify, design, and implement scalable HR processes.
  • Leverage Workday and other technologies to drive automation and efficiency.
  • Initiate HR operations projects and solutions focused on process optimization.
 
Data Management & Analytics
  •   Ensure the integrity, security, and accuracy of employee data.
  •   Develop and manage HR metrics, dashboards, and analytics to inform decision-making.
  •   Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership on HR trends and opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree and 7 years of professional work experience (or equivalent experience) is required. 2 years management experience is required.

Additional Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience in benefits administration, leave management, onboarding, and HR data management.
  • Proven success in leading, developing, and scaling HR operations teams.
  • Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
  • Expertise in HR systems, particularly Workday; experience with automation and process improvement tools.
  • Experience driving automation and leveraging technology in HR operations.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of US employment law and HR compliance.