People Operations Associate

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated and energetic People Operations Associate who is excited to meaningfully contribute to a rapidly growing company and People Operations team. Reporting to the Director of People Operations, you will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks and projects in partnership with the entire People Team as well as our cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate is an all-around utility team player who is enthusiastic, has excellent communication and project management skills, thrives under pressure and deadlines, and wants to work, support and thrive in this important position.

This is a hybrid position with a requirement of 3 full days in our Omaha, Nebraska office.


Responsibilities:

The People Operations Associate plays a pivotal role in supporting the Human Resources or People Operations team, focused on enhancing the overall employee experience. This position serves as a primary HR contact for all offices and remote employees and is instrumental in various HR functions ranging from recruitment to compliance.

The People Operations Associate will assist in running the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

• Employee Verification and Onboarding: Conduct or acquire background checks and verify employee eligibility. Implement and conduct new hire orientation programs and oversee employee recognition initiatives.
• Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous records, including the employee directory, organizational charts, and all employee records.
• HR Program Administration: Execute routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, occupational health and safety, and training and development.
• Employee Relations : Receive employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors across all offices, escalating complex and/or sensitive matters to the Director of People Operations. Participate in disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Review and maintain HR policies and practices to keep up with recommended best practices. Stay informed on trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Training and Development: Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. Assist within Onboarding trainings for new employees and contractors.
• Compensation and Payroll: Responsible for occasionally managing and executing payroll processing and ensuring accurate and timely compensation for all employees. This role requires an understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compensation structures - particularly in California, Nebraska, and multi-state region for some remote employees and consultants.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field OR relevant related experience required.
• 3+ years of experience in a People Operations or similar environment preferred.
• Proven experience in Human Resources.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws, including: California, Nebraska, multi-state regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience processing end-to-end multi-state payroll in ADP, ensuring accuracy, tax compliance, and proper benefit deductions. (ADP Payroll & ADP SmartCompliance)
• Experience with Greenhouse Onboarding preferred to streamline new hire paperwork, provisioning, and orientation workflows.
• Experience owning the end-to-end performance review cycle process, with hands-on experience using Lattice (or comparable 360 review software) to set up, track, and execute feedback rounds.
• Highly organized multi-tasker with strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills, who operates with exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and professionalism.
• Proficient with Google Suite, Slack or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.

Why join us?

The Unison team draws on a deep and wide range of talent across several disciplines. Visionaries in investment management, product development, and financial technology are joined by innovative real estate and consumer finance experts creating a unique culture.

Perks of the Unison employee include: competitive salaries, 100% paid medical and dental benefits, generous PTO policy, paid parental leave program, and fantastic downtown SF and Omaha locations, as well as being an integral part of a well-funded market leader with incredible momentum.

About us: Unison is a San Francisco-based company that is pioneering a smarter, better way to own your home. Until now, the only way to finance a home was by taking on debt. Through the Unison Agreement, we help homeowners access their equity flexibly with no monthly payments or interest. We enhance home affordability, reduce debt, and deliver a less risky way for homeowners, investors, and society to think about their most important asset - the home. For additional information, visit or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

The last few years have been record breaking for Unison. We expanded our offering to 30 states, surpassed the $5B mark in real estate investments and partnered with over 7K customers through our HomeBuyer and HomeOwner programs. This tremendous growth was recognized by the Deloitte Technology Fast500 awards two years in a row as well as being included in the most recent Forbes Fintech50.

Unison provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

We recognize that people come with experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.