Intro

Fairwind Labs is hiring a People Operations Manager to join our Human Resources team. This is a chance to make a direct, visible impact on how we build and support our product.

You'll have a seat at the table early — your input will shape how this function operates as we grow.

We move quickly, communicate directly, and give people the autonomy to do their best work without unnecessary process.

About the team

Human Resources at Fairwind Labs is a small, tight-knit group that values craftsmanship and clear thinking over busywork.

We believe in shipping iteratively, learning from real feedback, and cutting anything that doesn't serve the goal.

Candidate Responsibilities

Run employee engagement initiatives
Support compensation and benefits administration
Partner with managers on performance and development plans
Own onboarding and offboarding processes
Maintain HR policies and ensure compliance
Manage end-to-end recruiting for assigned roles

Candidate Profile

3+ years of HR or recruiting experience
Solid understanding of employment law fundamentals
Experience using an ATS or HRIS platform
Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills

Nice to have

Experience scaling a team through rapid growth
Experience building HR processes from scratch
HR certification (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent)

Recruiting Process

Our hiring process starts with a short online screening test tied to this posting — usually under 17 minutes — so you can demonstrate your skills directly instead of relying on a generic application.

If you pass the test(s) attached to this role, your application moves straight to our hiring team for review, typically within 4 business days.

From there, expect two to three conversations with the team and hiring manager, followed by a decision and offer. We aim to keep the whole process under 4 weeks from start to finish.

People Operations Manager (Human Resources)