About this opportunity
Steer Health lists this HR Operations Manager opportunity in irving, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Steer Health is an AI-native growth and automation platform for healthcare. We help health systems, hospitals, and physician groups attract and retain patients, automate front-office and back-office workflows, and deliver the modern, consumer-grade experiences patients expect. Our AI agents work across the entire patient journey, from digital front door and scheduling through post-visit engagement and revenue operations.
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Steer Health has been recognized as a KLAS Emerging Solutions Top 20 company and is the winner of the 2026 Hearst Health Prize. We are a fast-scaling, mission-driven team, and we are building our people function to match.
About the Role
As our HR Operations Manager, you will own the day-to-day people operations that keep Steer running smoothly and make it a great place to work. You will be the go-to resource for employees on everything from onboarding to benefits, the guardian of our HR compliance and records, and a hands-on partner to leadership as we scale the team. This is a builder role: you will refine existing processes, create new ones, and put in place the HR foundation for our next stage of growth.
This is an in-office position based at our Dallas, TX headquarters.
What You\'ll Do
Own the full employee lifecycle: offer letters, background checks, onboarding, internal transfers, and offboarding
Administer payroll, benefits, and leave programs, including open enrollment and day-to-day employee questions
Manage our HRIS and employee records with accuracy, confidentiality, and audit-ready discipline
Ensure compliance with federal, Texas, and local employment laws; maintain the employee handbook, policies, and required trainings (including HIPAA and security awareness coordination)
Support recruiting operations: job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communications, and offer processing
Run performance review and feedback cycles, and equip managers with the tools to lead well
Handle employee relations matters with discretion, empathy, and sound judgment
Lead engagement, culture, and recognition programs for our Dallas office
Manage HR vendors (payroll, benefits brokers, background check providers) and continuously improve our tooling
Build and maintain people reporting: headcount, hiring pipeline, retention, and other key metrics for leadership
What You\'ll Bring
5+ years of progressive HR experience, including hands-on ownership of HR operations or a generalist function
Experience in a startup or high-growth environment; healthcare or SaaS background is a strong plus
Working knowledge of federal and Texas employment law and HR compliance requirements
Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g., Rippling, Gusto, ADP, BambooHR)
Impeccable discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle competing priorities without dropping the ball
Clear, warm communication style; you build trust quickly with employees at every level
Bachelor\'s degree in HR, Business, or a related field; SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus
Ability to work on-site full time at our Dallas, TX office
What We Offer
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and company holidays
A ground-floor opportunity to shape the people function at a fast-growing, award-winning healthcare AI company
A collaborative, high-energy office culture where your work is visible and your impact is immediate
Equal Opportunity
Steer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Worksite address
irving, TX, 75084, US
Who can apply
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