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About Meridian Meridian is a 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree and one of the nation's fastest-growing small businesses — and a certified Workday Services Partner and SAP Services Partner. For more than two decades, we've delivered enterprise solutions that are efficient, scalable, and aligned to each client's mission, guided by an unwavering commitment to integrity, excellence, and client-centered service. We proudly serve state and local governments, federal agencies, and K–12 organizations, giving our team exposure to meaningful work that directly improves communities and public services nationwide. We show up with empathy, collaborate as true partners, and bring the resilience and adaptability needed to navigate even the most complex challenges. If you're looking to grow your career inside a team that values learning, innovation, and a genuine collaborative spirit — Meridian is the place for you! HR & People Operations Manager Full-time, salaried position 100% R emote - must reside within the United States Occasional domestic travel Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future The Opportunity As Meridian continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced HR & People Operations Manager who enjoys being hands-on while helping build scalable people processes. While this is an individual contributor role, you'll have the opportunity to influence how Meridian's people programs evolve as we continue to grow. You'll help create consistency, improve the employee experience, and build processes that support our people-first culture without unnecessary bureaucracy. Why Meridian — And Why Now There are plenty of HR opportunities. Here's what makes Meridian different. You'll help shape the employee experience. As a growing consulting firm, we're building our People Operations function thoughtfully and intentionally. Your ideas will directly influence how we onboard employees, support managers, improve engagement, and scale our internal operations. You'll partner directly with leadership. This role will report to the Director of Operations and partner closely with the Managing Partner, Recruiter, and practice leaders to shape how Meridian hires, develops, retains, and supports its people. Your recommendations will directly influence firm-wide decisions. You'll build—not just maintain. Many HR roles focus on administering existing programs. At Meridian, you'll have opportunities to improve processes, recommend new approaches, simplify workflows, and help create a scalable HR foundation that supports our continued growth. You'll help shape a culture people want to stay in. We believe exceptional client experiences begin with exceptional employee experiences. You'll help ensure our people feel supported, engaged, and connected while working in a fully remote environment. Responsibilities People Operations & HR Relations Own day-to-day HR support, employee relations triage, policy interpretation, and manager guidance. Partner with PEO to maintain HR compliance, process payroll, and support administration of benefits and 401(k) programs. Support managers with employee coaching, documentation, performance conversations, and HR best practices. Build and continuously improve scalable HR processes that support a growing, fully remote workforce. Partner with leadership to identify opportunities to improve employee experience and operational efficiency. Onboarding & New Employee Orientation Manage onboarding from offer acceptance through successful onboarding into the organization including pre-day-one readiness, technology setup, and onboarding activities with Recruiting, IT, and business leaders. Conduct structured 30-, 60-, and 90-day employee and manager check-ins to support successful integration and engagement. Continuou