People Operations Regional Manager
Designer Fund is a venture fund and design partner that invests in early-stage technology companies where design is central to value creation. It supports founders with product and brand design, hiring, fundraising, and access to a design-focused community.
Maintainer signals as of 8/14/2026
About Designer Fund
Designer Fund invests in early-stage startups from pre-seed through Series A that use design to improve health, sustainability, and prosperity. The fund provides capital, design strategy, product and brand guidance, design hiring support, fundraising assistance, investor introductions, and access to the Designer Fund Collective of founders, advisors, and design leaders. Its portfolio includes technology companies serving sectors such as financial infrastructure, healthcare, developer tools, collaboration, climate technology, and productivity.
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About the Role
You will support Via's local team in Sioux Falls and a number of Via services across the Central Region. You'll oversee HR processes such as policy implementation, compliance, employee support, and real-time issue resolution while fostering a positive and fair workplace culture. This is a hands-on, in-person role where you'll roll up your sleeves to support across the board, whether stepping in for a short-term project, offering guidance to an employee, or diving into new HR initiatives. You'll collaborate closely with Via's core HR team, act as a trusted partner, and help shape an employee experience that aligns with the company's mission. This is a 5-day a week in-person role, primarily based in Sioux Falls, SD, with regular travel to other sites.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in HR operations, employee relations, talent acquisition or a similar role
- Experience working with unionized employee populations and understanding of collective bargaining agreements
- Comfortable with ambiguity and flexible in adapting to changing needs
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations effectively
- Detail-oriented and highly organized with a process-driven mindset
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
- Based in the Sioux Falls, SD area and comfortable working in person 5 days per week
- Experience working with unions is a plus
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, off-boarding, pre-employment requirements, and documentation
- Manage workers' compensation and unemployment claims, ensuring timely processing and compliance
- Serve as a trusted employee advocate, providing day-to-day support, handling inquiries and investigations, and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture
- Lead employee engagement and recognition initiatives to enhance overall employee experience
- Support payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance, administer employee benefits, including open enrollment, education, and support
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements
- Partner on recruiting efforts, including interviews, offer processes, and pre-hire screenings
- Lead sensitive employee relations matters, including terminations and required documentation
- Represent the company externally at job fairs and community events to attract talent and build brand awareness
- Act as a key liaison with local partners and vendors, supporting operational needs and strengthening relationships
- Collaborate with central HR teams to align on best practices and drive process improvements
Benefits
- Generous and comprehensive benefits package