HR People Associate

Overview

Job Title : People Operations Associate

Location & Duration : On-site, New York HQ, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturday

Reports to : HR Director

Base pay range : $58,000.00 / yr - $65,000.00 / yr

This role is a on-site cornerstone of our team, supporting day-to-day people operations, recruiting efforts, and maintaining smooth HQ operations in a fast-paced startup environment. The ideal candidate treats challenging projects as opportunities for growth and adapts to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• People Operations : support day-to-day HR functions including onboarding, employee relations, compliance, respond clearly, and escalate complex issues as needed
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes end-to-end
• Maintain accurate and confidential HRIS / payroll data, personnel files, run regular audits, and process data changes
• Support benefits administration, leave of absence management, background checks, and required compliance training / attestations
• Maintain employee records and HR systems (Rippling, Notion) with data integrity
• Assist with HR reporting and preparation of employee communications
• Help develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with labor laws and company standards
• Provide guidance on HR policies, processes, and resources through studio visits
• Office Management (HQ) : oversee daily operations of the New York HQ, manage office supplies, vendor relationships, and facility needs (maintenance, security, IT coordination)
• Plan and execute office events, team gatherings, and employee engagement activities
• Serve as point of contact for office-related inquiries and ensure a positive on-site experience for employees and guests
• Recruiting Coordination : assist with scheduling interviews, postings, applicant tracking, and candidate communications
• Partner with hiring managers and the Recruiting and Learning & Development teams to support hiring and onboarding
• Assist with pre-employment paperwork

Qualifications

Employment details

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