Job Description

People Operations & Finance Manager

Why Bodhi Brands?

We believe business should serve people, not the other way around. At Bodhi Brands, we're not just building products; we're growing a purpose-driven company that empowers individuals, nurtures authentic community, and leads with heart. Our mission is to redefine what success looks like in business by listening to a deeper purpose, growing people, giving radically, and shaping a more compassionate world. If you're seeking a place to grow, serve, and lead with intention--you might've just found your people.

Who We Are

We're a passionate team of makers, thinkers, and doers with big hearts and bold visions. We lead with integrity, collaborate with humility, and challenge each other to keep growing. We value feedback, growth, and the kind of leadership that starts with how you show up no matter your title. We're not here to simply clock in--we're here to co-create something meaningful.

What Difference We Make in the World

We exist to spark transformation in individuals, in teams, and in the world around us.By leading with values like service-driven leadership, deep listening, growth mindset, and whole-life wellbeing, we're working to redefine what business can be.Through coaching, community work, and courageous conversations, we're building a culture that develops leaders and drives meaningful social change from the inside out.

What It's Like to Be on Our Team

Bodhi is a place to be real, grow fast, and do meaningful work. We laugh hard, lift each other through challenges, and celebrate the wins--big and small. We show up with care, curiosity, and a deep sense of shared responsibility. Our team is rooted in purpose, driven by a growth mindset, and united by the desire to build something that truly matters.

Core Values

Humbly Confident - Trusted Teammate - Service Driven - Strategic Innovation -

Growth Mindset

Job Summary

The People Operations & Finance Manager is a key leadership seat responsible for shaping Bodhi's people systems, strengthening culture, and supporting organizational alignment, while also ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of core financial processes. This role blends people-first operational leadership with financial stewardship, creating the structure, clarity, and accountability needed for teams to thrive.

As a member of the Leadership Team, you will lead People Operations including HR systems, employee lifecycle, performance programs, training, and development while also overseeing payroll accuracy, financial reporting cadence, and essential budgeting workflows. You'll support leaders in communication, coaching, and culture development while ensuring financial processes remain organized and aligned with organizational goals.

In this role, you are the key person designed to help us maximize the value we bring to and from every employee. You ensure their performance is constantly growing through your own coaching and accountability.

This role is ideal for someone who is energized by developing people, building systems, strengthening culture, and keeping financial processes running smoothly. A relational, organized, operations-minded leader who thrives at the intersection of people + process.

Key Responsibilities

5 Core Responsibilities

Strategic People Operations & Organizational Support Leadership, Management & Accountability (LMA) HR Administration & Compliance Performance, Training & Development Culture, Engagement & Financial Alignment

Key Duties & Expectations

Strategic People Operations & Organizational Support

Partner with department heads to align people strategy, staffing needs, compensation planning, and budgeting. Recommend process improvements to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and streamline operational workflows. Participate in EOS quarterly and annual planning; contribute to People Analyzer reviews, accountability chart updates, and communication rhythms. Serve as a trusted teammate to employees and managers--balancing clarity, care, and accountability. Support organizational health by facilitating meetings, coaching leaders, and driving cross-department communication.

HR Administration & Compliance

Manage onboarding, offboarding, promotions, and employee recordkeeping. Maintain personnel documentation and ensure compliance with company policy and employment regulations. Oversee HRIS platforms (BambooHR, Gusto), ensuring accurate and timely updates to payroll and benefits systems. Partner with Finance to support payroll processing and benefits administration; ensure HR and Finance data remain aligned. Maintain and update employee handbooks, job descriptions, HR policies, and compensation structures. Serve as a point-of-contact for labor, benefits, payroll, compliance, licensing, or audit-related documentation.

Performance & Development Systems

Design, coordinate, and track performance review cycles (quarterly, annual, EOS scorecards). Partner with managers to facilitate one-on-ones, coaching conversations, and development plans. Build and maintain role scorecards, growth frameworks, and competency models that clarify expectations and career pathways. Lead leadership development by integrating core values, communication tools, and EOS practices into training and feedback structures. Ensure performance processes connect cleanly with compensation planning and financial forecasting.

Culture & Engagement

Lead initiatives that enhance engagement, trust, recognition, and communication across departments. Facilitate employee surveys and translate insights into actionable culture improvements. Coordinate employee appreciation events, shout-outs, celebrations, and culture programs reflecting Bodhi's values. Support the Bodhi Resilience Fund, Level Up training program, internal library, and community-driven initiatives. Partner with leadership to strengthen employee experience and maintain a healthy workplace environment.

Systems Integration, Data Reporting & Financial Alignment

Ensure HR, payroll, and finance systems remain synchronized with accurate labor and compensation data. Track and report key HR and financial metrics including headcount, turnover, labor costs, cost per hire, and engagement trends. Support budgeting, labor forecasting, and compliance reporting in collaboration with the Finance team. Produce quarterly HR & Finance dashboards and analytics to inform leadership decisions. Maintain compliance documentation, state filings, and essential HR/Finance reporting.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

4-7 years of progressive experience in People Operations, HR leadership, organizational development, or multi-department operational management. Experience supporting or overseeing financial processes such as budgeting, payroll accuracy, and labor cost tracking. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage cross-functional workflows, and support organizational change. Experience building or maintaining systems related to HRIS, payroll, financial reporting, or employee lifecycle management. Strong understanding of employment regulations, compliance requirements, and internal policy administration. Background in manufacturing, production, or multi-operational environments preferred. Proficient with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, finance tools, Google Workspace, Excel, and digital workflow software.

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, develop, and support team members. Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. High level of financial accuracy and comfort working with data, payroll, and reporting. Strong organizational and project management skills, able to balance multiple priorities. Ability to build scalable systems and improve processes across People Ops and Finance. High degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive information. Collaborative, relational, and grounded in values--able to build trust across the organization. Tech-savvy, adaptable, and solution-oriented.

Continuing Education & Development

Required reading for Leadership Team members:

Traction or Get a Grip*
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team*
How to Be a Great Boss*
Rocket Fuel*

Working Conditions

Primarily office-based with regular computer use. Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs (office supplies, files). Local travel to vendors, banks, or state agencies. Use of personal vehicle may be required.

Compensation

Base: 75,000 - 100,000

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected for the described position above. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this position. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off
Application Question(s):

Are you at least 21 years of age, as required by state regulations?
Ability to Commute:

Spokane Valley, WA 99212 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Spokane Valley, WA 99212: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person