People Operations Associate
$110,000–$130,000 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Administer the company's 401(k) plan, including enrollments, contributions, compliance coordination, and vendor communication. Support annual benefits renewals and open enrollment in partnership with the PEO and benefits brokers. Manage day-to-day PEO operations, serving as a key point of contact for employee record changes, benefits, payroll processing, and compliance matters. Support new company/entity setup, including coordination with legal, finance, payroll, and benefits providers. Maintain and update the employee handbook, people policies, and internal documentation to ensure ongoing compliance. Own administration of HR systems and tools, ensuring data accuracy and process documentation. Partner with the People Analyst on people reporting and analytics, supporting headcount reporting, turnover metrics, and workforce insights. Support international expansion projects, including coordination with external advisors on employment setup, payroll, and benefits in new geographies. Own people-related projects across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, audits, and compliance initiatives. Work in-office Monday through Thursday with remote Fridays in Hudson Yards, New York.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- 5 years of relevant experience in HR, People Operations, or related administrative/operations roles
- Exposure to or interest in benefits administration, PEO models, and HR systems
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-identifying as a numbers/data person
- Excel/Google Sheets proficiency
- Tech-forward mindset
- High integrity
- Proactive attitude
- Dependable nature
- Ability to work in-person Monday - Thursday in Hudson Yards, New York
- Ability to work remotely on Fridays
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with HRIS, ATS, PEO platforms, or Notion/Slack
- Internships or contract experience in HR or People Operations
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