Manager, People Solutions
Metropolis · New York, New York, United States · On-site
Posted Sep 11, 2026
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Who we are
The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort, and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators, and problem solvers to help us create it.
Who you are
Metropolis is seeking a Manager, People Solutions to oversee the execution, coordination, and ongoing optimization of our Central People Operations function. Reporting directly to the Director, People Operations, you will serve as the operational bridge between frontline processing and leadership by driving team performance against daily delivery objectives, automating workflows, and resolving complex transactional escalations. In this role, you will lead and mentor a team of People Solutions Coordinators, translate operational data into strategic insights, and build strong cross-functional partnerships with Payroll, HR, Legal, Risk, and Field Leadership to fuel Metropolis's rapid growth.
What you'll do
Establish, refine, and maintain operational procedures, SOPs, and daily delivery schedules to ensure high-quality service execution
Oversee HRIS data accuracy for all employee lifecycle changes and maintain a robust audit framework to catch errors upstream
Lead automation and AI initiatives, including LLM-assisted intake and automated triage routing, to increase turnaround times and operational efficiency
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex employee transactional issues, utilizing data and past experience to drive resolution
Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, HR, Legal, Risk, and Field Leadership to align on shared priorities and smooth operational handoffs
Analyze field-level error patterns and partner with Field Leadership on corrective actions to improve data quality at the source
Provide regular performance reporting and actionable operational insights to the Director, People Operations
Manage, coach, and develop a team of People Solutions Coordinators, distributing workload across queues and managing SLA performance
Foster an inclusive environment of transparent communication while implementing feedback systems to elevate team performance
Lead medium-to-large scale operational projects end-to-end and establish cross-training coverage to eliminate single points of failure
What we're looking for
5+ years of progressive experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or Shared Services, with direct experience supervising or managing a team
Deep hands-on expertise with enterprise HRIS platforms such as Workday, UKG, or ADP, ensuring data accuracy across…