People Operations Associate

Key Responsibilities

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

Manage the unemployment claims process, working with external vendors and ensuring timely documentation and responses

Maintain and update the employee handbook, people policies, and internal documentation to ensure ongoing compliance

Support employee equity issuance processes, including onboarding coordination with legal, cap table providers, and internal stakeholders

Own administration of HR systems and tools (HRIS, ATS, payroll/PEO platforms), 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

Who You Are

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 (internships or contract experience welcomed)

Exposure to or interest in benefits administration, PEO models, and HR systems

Strong attention to detail with a love for building clean, scalable processes

Self-identifying as a numbers/data person; Excel/Google Sheets proficiency preferred

Tech-forward and quick to learn new tools (experience with HRIS, ATS, PEO platforms, or Notion/Slack a plus)

High integrity with the ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism

Proactive, dependable, and excited to grow within a small, high-impact People team