ASG HR Operations Manager

About the position

ASG is a dynamic and growth-oriented holding company focused on creating long-term value through strategic investments; the HR team partners with ASG companies to drive operational expertise at scale. We are seeking a highly organized and proactive HR Operations Manager who will oversee and optimize the day-to-day HR functions, ensuring seamless execution of policies, systems, and processes across ASG. This role will be instrumental in driving operational excellence in HR, supporting both HoldCo and ASG entities in three core areas: payroll & benefits administration, M&A diligence and integration of companies, and compensation administration. The HR Operations Manager will also manage the day to day function for our holding company team across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a passion for data and people systems (and people!), is highly analytical, will champion ASG's culture and values and is well-steeped in the details and nuances of people operations. This is an exempt role that reports directly to the Vice President of HR. We have a strong preference for candidates based in the Bay Area. ASG's primary office is located in Walnut Creek, and this role requires in-person attendance at our Walnut Creek office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions, maintaining templatized resources to help ASG companies scale HR operations quickly and compliantly.
• Oversee ASG wide benefits administration, including open enrollment, compliance, and employee communication.
• Manage annual retirement audit process for ASG retirement plan and identify opportunities for data and operational improvement over time to ensure continued compliance & cost efficiencies.
• Provide counsel on routine employee relations cases across ASG by providing guidance to the HR Community and Operators on reductions in force, conflict resolution, performance management, and leaves of absence.
• Lead HR due diligence for both acquisitions and divestitures, including compliance risks, and integration needs.
• Support HR transition and onboarding of newly acquired companies into the portfolio, including benefits, systems alignment, and overall successful integration.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with deal and operating teams to assess people risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate offboarding activities during company exits, including transition support and knowledge transfer.
• Manage and optimize HRIS and related platforms (e.g., payroll, benefits, shared information drives).
• Provide HR operational guidance and best practices to ASG companies for centralized payroll and benefit administration programs.
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including compliance, compensation, benefits, and leave.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law.
• Support talent acquisition operations, including offer letters, background checks, and new hire HR onboarding.
• Manage the payroll review cycle and submission process in partnership with Finance, ensuring payroll is accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Collaborate with the VP of HR to develop and implement an enhanced compensation administration infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (HR certification a plus).
• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, ideally including exposure to financial services or private equity.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation administration, salary planning, or HR analytics.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing compensation structures and pay programs.
• Familiarity with compensation survey tools (e.g., Mercer, Radford, ERI, Willis Towers Watson, etc.).
• Experience in M&A due diligence and post-close HR integration, including working with acquired/divested businesses.
• Deep knowledge of HR operations, systems, and employment law.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and manipulate data into strong reporting as it relates to the HR function.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn software systems, with a deep knowledge of payroll & benefit software (Paylocity a plus).
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong history of managing multiple tasks and ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• High level of accountability and humility.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including an annual bonus, employer-paid benefits, L&D stipend and incentive pay for eligible roles.