Manager, People Operations
Front Office Sports
People & HR, Operations
New York, NY, USA
USD 70k-90k / year
Posted on Jan 13, 2026
We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented, and proactive Manager of People Operations who majors in recruiting and onboarding, and minors in the operational foundations that power a strong, scalable people function.
This role is a chance to shape how we attract, hire, onboard, and support talent across the company, from interns through director-level roles, while also partnering closely with the Director of People Operations to build thoughtful, efficient people processes. Recruiting, talent acquisition, onboarding, and People administration will be your primary focus, but your impact will extend across the full employee lifecycle.
You will own full-cycle recruiting, help design and execute a best-in-class onboarding experience, and contribute to the systems, documentation, and workflows that support our growing team. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, brings both urgency and empathy to their work, and cares deeply about building a great employee experience from day one.
Your work will directly influence our growth, culture, and operational excellence, and will play a meaningful role in shaping the future of Front Office Sports.
- Application Deadline
- March 31, 2026
- Department
- People Operations
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- New York, New York
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $70,000 - $90,000 / year
Key Responsibilities
Primary Focus
- Own full-cycle recruiting for roles ranging from interns to director-level positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, and hiring logistics
- Partner closely with hiring managers to define role needs, timelines, and success profiles, serving as a strategic thought partner throughout the hiring process
- Manage multiple high-volume active requisitions while maintaining quality, consistency, and speed
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build strong, diverse talent pipelines across departments
- Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience through clear communication, timely follow-up, and thoughtful process design
- Track and report on recruiting metrics, providing insights and recommendations to People leadership
- Lead and continuously improve the new hire onboarding experience, including creating and maintaining onboarding packets, schedules, and 30-60-90 day frameworks.
- Ensure new hires feel welcomed, informed, and set up for success from offer acceptance through their first several months
Secondary Focus
- Support day-to-day People Operations and HR administration in partnership with the Director of People Operations
- Help maintain accurate employee records related to PTO, job changes, onboarding/offboarding, and compliance needs
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve people-related processes, workflows, and tools
- Assist with employee documentation, systems upkeep, and coordination with external HR partners and vendors
- Support internal people initiatives related to engagement, culture, communication, and employee experience
- Provide general administrative and project support to the People team as the company continues to scale
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 3–5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, people operations, or talent operations; experience in media, entertainment, news, or sports is a plus
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environments
- Experience building systems and processes with a proactive mindset to build scalable solutions
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Passion for recruiting, onboarding, and creating exceptional employee experiences
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter who is comfortable taking ownership and working independently while collaborating closely with leadership
- High attention to detail, reliability, and follow-through
Perks & Benefits
- Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays
- Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
- An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goals
- Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup
About Front Office Sports
Front Office Sports (FOS) is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the business of sports.
Front Office Sports is the category leader in scale and engagement, with an audience that delivers more than 150 million social impressions, 35 million newsletter opens, 10 million video views, and two million page views each month. In addition, with over 15 distribution partners, FOS content appears on screens in more than 50,000 buildings and venues across North America.
Front Office Sports is backed by RedBird IMI, a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm founded and led by Gerry Cardinale, and International Media Investments (IMI), a global media company based in Abu Dhabi.
In 2021, Front Office Sports was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. In 2022 and 2024, Front Office Sports was named 'Hottest in Sports' on AdWeek’s Media Hot List. In 2023, Front Office Sports was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Compensation at Front Office Sports
At Front Office Sports, we approach compensation with fairness and transparency. Each role has a salary range that reflects the responsibilities of the position, the current market, and the value we place on experience and skills. Where a candidate falls within that range depends on several factors, including their background, expertise, and location. Decisions about final offers are made based on these variables, but inclusion in the range does not guarantee an offer at the top end.
Compensation at Front Office Sports
At Front Office Sports, we approach compensation with fairness and transparency. Each role has a salary range that reflects the responsibilities of the position, the current market, and the value we place on experience and skills. Where a candidate falls within that range depends on several factors, including their background, expertise, and location. Decisions about final offers are made based on these variables, but inclusion in the range does not guarantee an offer at the top end.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Front Office Sports is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply. We will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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