Manager, HR Operations

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That’s why we’ve built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own. Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession. Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value. We’re building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession. ABOUT THE ROLE The HR Operations Manager will play a critical role in scaling and supporting a fast-growing professional services organization. This individual will oversee core HR operations, ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-quality execution across the employee lifecycle. The role will be responsible for leading key functional areas including immigration, the HR Generalist POD, and office management/HR administration. This position requires a strong operator who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, build structure in a dynamic environment, and lead a distributed team with clarity and accountability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES HR OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP - Own and continuously improve HR operational processes across onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations - Develop and maintain scalable systems, workflows, and documentation to support company growth - Partner with leadership to implement and manage HR initiatives and projects aligned with business objectives IMMIGRATION MANAGEMENT - Oversee all employment-based immigration processes (e.g., H-1B, PERM, green cards) - Partner with external counsel to ensure timely filings and compliance - Serve as the internal subject matter expert on immigration policies and employee communications - Track and manage immigration timelines, renewals, and documentation HR GENERALIST POD LEADERSHIP - Lead and develop a team of HR Generalists supporting multiple business units or portfolio companies - Establish service delivery standards and ensure consistent, high-quality HR support - Coach and mentor team members to strengthen HR capabilities and business partnership skills - Manage workload distribution and prioritize initiatives across the POD OFFICE MANAGEMENT & HR ADMINISTRATION - Oversee Office Manager and administrative HR functions, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations - Manage internal policies, document management, etc. - Ensure a high-quality employee experience through effective coordination of workplace and HR services PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & SYSTEMS - Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to increase scalability and effectiveness - Partner with internal teams to optimize HR systems and reporting capabilities - Use data and metrics to drive decision-making and operational improvements QUALIFICATIONS - 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong focus on HR operations - Experience managing immigration processes in a corporate or professional services environment - Proven experience leading and developing HR teams - Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices - Experience working in a multi-entity, high-growth, or private equity-backed environment preferred - Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills - Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment KEY COMPETENCIES - Operational excellence and attention to detail - Strong Project Management experience - Leadership and team development - Process design and continuous improvement - Strong judgment and decision-making - Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity REPORTING STRUCTURE This role will report to senior HR leadership and manage: - HR Generalist POD - Immigration function (internal coordination and external partners) - Office Manager / HR Administrative staff WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role is essential to building a scalable HR infrastructure that supports the organization’s continued growth. The HR Operations Manager will ensure that foundational people processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with the company’s standards, enabling the broader HR team to focus on strategic impact. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits. Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers. We provide a robust benefits package, including: - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental) - Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options - Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions - Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.