People Operations Program Manager

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade authenticate vault and sell millions of record-setting collectibles all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. Were always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards autographs comic books coins video games event tickets and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA PCGS Beckett SGC and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986 we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana California and offices in New Jersey Texas Florida Japan Shanghai Hong Kong Canada Mexico Germany the UK and France.

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Were looking for a People Operations Program Manager to join our People team to own design implement and continuously improve employee onboarding for all new hires across the organization. This role serves as the primary point of contact for onboarding process design and execution ensuring a compliant and smooth onboarding experience. This position is primarily office-based or hybrid with occasional travel to company offices or campuses to support onboarding events and orientations.

Youll report to VP of Talent Management and People Operations and work from our Santa Ana CA or New Jersey NJ office. Remote or hybrid candidates will also be considered. We believe that there is significant value in in-person collaboration. If you live within a 1 hour commuting distance to one of our offices you will be required to be onsite most of the time. This will be discussed further as part of the recruiting process.

What Youll Do:

Program Design & Strategy

• Own and optimize the company-wide employee onboarding process from pre-boarding through Day 1 with an initial focus on US onboarding and potential future expansion to global onboarding.

• Identify and drive process improvements across the employee onboarding program including ensuring standard practices across locations and departments and updating program documentation as needed (standardized communications FAQs playbooks).

• Stay current on US federal state and local regulatory updates and ensure onboarding practices remain compliant updating the process as needed.

• Partner with the TOD team to deliver regular reporting to HR leadership and present data-driven recommendations for program enhancements as needed.

• Drive iterative improvements based on new hire feedback via the Culture Amp onboarding survey manager input and business needs.

Execution Coordination and Partnership with Onboarding Stakeholders

• Partner with TA IT Learning Workplace Benefits Payroll and hiring managers to ensure a smooth Day 1 employee experience from equipment and systems access to benefits and payroll access and enrollment; partner with other People teams such as Total Rewards HRBPs and Talent and Organizational Development as needed.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for onboarding issues running recurring cross-functional syncs and driving open items to resolution including serving as the primary decision maker on onboarding SLA exceptions.

• Manage and continuously optimize onboarding workflows in Workday HRIS including business process configuration required tasks and documentation in partnership with the HRIS team.

Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

• Ensure background checks are run in accordance with the Collectors background check policy and playbook and update for changes in federal state and local law.

• Ensure all required employment eligibility documentation is collected and verified in accordance with federal law including I-9 and E-Verify processes within mandated timeframes.

• Partner with the Learning TOD and Safety teams to ensure delivery of mandatory compliance training for all new hires including anti-harassment data privacy and workplace safety.

• Partner with Legal the People Operations team and HR Business Partners to ensure onboarding policies confidentiality agreements and other documents remain current with applicable federal state and local employment laws.

• Lead by example and be a champion of all company policies including safety attendance & security

Who You Are:

Required

• 3 years of direct experience managing onboarding new hire programs or HR operations processes.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g. Workday ADP).

• Data-driven mindset with experience using HR metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Organizational Development Business Administration or a related field.

• Experience in a high-growth scaling or enterprise organization.

• Experience working with remote or geographically distributed teams.

• SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP or equivalent HR certification.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $69820 - $113355. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including location job level experience and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation please ask your recruiter for details.

Reasons To Join Us:

• Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical Dental and Vision

• Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility commuter and educational assistance benefits

• 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals

• Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off

• Holiday Pay: All regular full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays

• Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions

• Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs

• Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations holiday events and team building activities

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

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