HR Administrator

HR Administrator

People New York, New York, United States

About CookUnity:

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry's best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.

Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower chefs to nourish the world.

The Role:

The HR Administrator's contribution to the team members' experience is one of the most important and critical components to be successful. You will help us build an impactful and amazing employee experience from onboarding, training, feedback, and career development.

Time management, outstanding communication skills, and workflow coordination are key for this role, in order to support the progress of different projects, connecting with team members of all layers of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Employee Onboarding & Engagement

• Onboarding Experience: Welcome new employees and lead their integration into the company, ensuring they feel supported, informed, and valued from Day 1.
• Orientation Leadership: Facilitate orientation meetings and partner with managers to ensure all onboarding checklists and paperwork are completed accurately.
• HRIS Management: Act as the primary owner for new hire data entry within Rippling, ensuring all profiles are set up correctly for payroll and benefits.
• Engagement & Culture: Partner with the People Experience team to execute on-site culture events, team-building activities, and internal engagement initiatives.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Compliance & Auditing: Maintain and audit digital employee files to ensure 100% compliance with labor laws and internal company policies.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with the Office Manager and People Experience team to ensure administrative consistency across company-wide initiatives.
• Company Swag: Own the end-to-end merchandise process, including ordering, inventory management, and distribution for new hires and milestones.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Screening & Vetting: Support the talent pipeline by conducting initial phone screenings to evaluate candidate qualifications and culture alignment.
• Interviewing: Participate in or lead first-round interviews, providing a professional and welcoming representation of the brand.
• Candidate Experience: Manage the "white-glove" candidate journey, including high-volume interview scheduling and timely communication/follow-ups.
• Sourcing Support: Assist in posting job descriptions and sourcing potential candidates through various recruiting platforms.

Must Have:

• 2+ years of previous administrative or project management experience in a startup environment.
• Bilingual Proficiency: Fluency in both Spanish and English (written and verbal).
• Strong time management skills, ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High-energy, self-starter who has the initiative to function autonomously, anticipate needs, and prioritize responsibilities
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Must be proficient with computer systems

Nice to Have:

• Experience with remote onboarding and working in a remote company environment.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Proficiency in tools such as Notion, Google, Monday, and Rippling.

Benefits

Health Insurance coverage

401k Plan, PTO and Sick Time

5-year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical

Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises

A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly

Wellness perks: access to fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle

Personalized Spanish coach

Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!

Compensation

All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Pay Range for this position $23 — $24 USD

If you're interested in this role, please submit your application, and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

A quick note for all candidates We've recently seen an increase in recruitment scams across the industry, and we want to make sure you (and your data) stay safe while applying to CookUnity. We also want you to know that we take this seriously — sometimes, as part of our process, we may ask for a brief "proof of humanity" to confirm that we're connecting with a real person, not an impersonator. Here are a few tips to help you protect yourself and know what to expect from us:

• Apply only through our official channels. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: careers.cookunity.com
• Our recruiters are real people — and easy to verify. You can always find them on LinkedIn with verified profiles. If you're unsure, feel free to reach out to us on our official LinkedIn Company Page.
• We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. That means emails ending in @cookunity.com and interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS.
• We'll never ask for payment or personal financial details. If anyone does, please don't share any information and let us know right away.

If something ever feels off or you're unsure about a message, we'd much rather you double-check with us. You can always contact us directly through any of our social media channels. We appreciate your interest in joining CookUnity — and we care about keeping your experience (and safety) as genuine as possible.