HR People Associate
13 days ago
New York
Job Description Job Title: HR People Associate Location & Duration: In Person, M-F (Occasional Saturday) Compensation Range: $58,000 – $75,000 Reports to: HR Director The HR People Associate will be an on-site cornerstone of our team, working Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays at our New York HQ. This role requires a self-starting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves. You’ll drive day-to-day people operations, keep our headquarters running smoothly, and support recruiting efforts, all while bringing a solution-oriented mindset to new challenges as they arise. The ideal candidate sees difficult projects not as roadblocks but as opportunities for growth and innovation, and is comfortable in a dynamic environment with a proven ability to adapt to changing project scopes and shifting business priorities. Responsibilities People Operations • Support the team with day-to-day HR functions including onboarding, employee relations, and compliance, clear responses, and escalating complex issues to appropriate parties., • Manage the onboarding and offboarding processes end-to-end., • Maintain accurate and confidential HRIS/payroll data, personnel files, run regular audits, and process data/process changes., • Support critical HR processes including benefits administration, leave of absence (LOA) management, background checks, and required compliance training/attestations., • Support the team with day-to-day HR functions including onboarding, employee relations, and compliance., • Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems (Rippling, Notion) while ensuring data integrity., • Assist with benefits administration, HR reporting, and preparation of employee communications., • Help develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with labor laws and company standards., • Conduct studio visits and provide employees with guidance on HR policies, processes, and resources.Office Management (HQ), • Oversee daily operations of the New York HQ office, ensuring a welcoming and productive environment., • 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 the point of contact for office-related inquiries and ensure a positive on-site experience for employees and guests.Recruiting Coordination, • Assist with scheduling of interviews across departments, ensuring a seamless candidate experience., • Assist with job postings, applicant tracking, and communication with candidates as needed., • Partner with hiring managers, Recruiting and Learning & Development team to support the hiring process and onboarding of new team members., • You are a self-starter. You take initiative, thrive in a startup environment, and naturally look for ways to improve processes without waiting for direction., • You are service-minded. You anticipate the needs of employees and leaders, proactively creating a supportive, well-functioning workplace., • You are a skilled communicator. Whether interacting with candidates, employees, or vendors, you listen carefully, speak clearly, and write effectively to ensure clarity and trust., • You have strong professional integrity. You take ownership of your work, handle sensitive information with discretion, and follow through on commitments., • You are adaptable and collaborative. You embrace change, welcome feedback, and build positive relationships across departments to achieve shared goals., • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred., • 2 - 6 years of experience in HR, office management, or people operations (internships included)., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and multitask., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build rapport across teams., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Rippling, Notion, and applicant tracking systems is a plus., • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion., • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a positive, team-first attitude. Powered by JazzHR 5KilOlHjUs