HR Associate - People & Culture

A rapidly scaling tech startup is hiring for an agile, forward-thinking People & Culture Associate to join our lean, high-energy People team. Working directly alongside our dynamic Head of People & Culture, you will have a front-row seat to building a world-class workplace. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will touch everything from employee experience and daily operations to advanced people analytics and change management. Hours: Generally 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, depending on the day’s priorities. As a startup, hours adapt to business needs, but we prioritize working efficiently and logging off when the work is done. Office Location: Beautiful office space located near 30th & Broadway in NYC, offering a collaborative hybrid structure (in office Monday-Wednesday). Salary & Benefits: 145k-$175k salary range commensurate with experience Equity eligibility. Premium health benefits: 100% covered medical/dental/vision for employees (90% covered for dependents). 401(k) program. 20 days PTO What You'll Do Culture & Community Engagement Champion the New Hire Experience: Elevate and manage our onboarding framework to ensure every new teammate is set up for success and feels welcomed from day one. Cultivate Connection: Design and implement internal initiatives and events that bring our core values to life and strengthen our team community. Drive People Programs: Help steer key talent milestones, including performance review cycles, internal growth updates, and engagement pulse surveys. People Analytics & Advanced AI Workflows Own the Data Narrative: Monitor and evaluate critical workforce metrics (headcount, attrition, engagement, and DEI), turning raw numbers into strategic insights for leadership. Build AI-Driven Dashboards: Leverage advanced AI tools daily—including building and managing automated dashboards (e.g., Claude)-to streamline reporting and data visualization. Executive Presentation: Partner with the Head of People to prep and deliver high-level talent insights and recommendations directly to the C-suite. Cross-Functional Operations: Collaborate closely with IT, Finance, and Legal to maintain seamless, compliant day-to-day HR operations. Optimize Workflows: Proactively spot operational bottlenecks and design scalable solutions before they impact the team. Employee Support: Act as an accessible, trusted, and empathetic point of contact for team inquiries regarding HR programs and internal policies. Change Management & Transitions Guide Team Evolution: Support employees and leadership through organizational shifts, ensuring communication is transparent, empathetic, and timely. Build Transition Frameworks: Help construct change management structures that minimize disruption and protect team trust during periods of rapid scaling. What We're Looking For Experience: At least 4 years of progressive HR/People Operations experience. Must have dedicated experience working within a fast-growing startup environment (tech preferred). AI Fluency (Mandatory): You must be highly proficient in utilizing AI tools daily to optimize workflows and build automated data dashboards. Analytical Mindset: Strong data literacy; you are highly comfortable building reports, interpreting metrics, and using data to influence business decisions. Adaptability & Drive: A proven generalist foundation with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a lean environment where ambiguity is common. (Note: An Analyst is on the team to support heavy administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on execution and strategy). Education: Bachelor's degree required; strong academic background is a plus. Communication & Empathy: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with an innate ability to balance business structure with genuine human empathy. Tech Stack Familiarity: Experience with modern workspace tools (Notion, Slack, Google Workspace, Ramp) and robust HRIS platforms. Curiosity: An interest in fintech, Web3, or next-generation financial infrastructure (no prior expertise required, just a willingness to learn!). #J-18808-Ljbffr Career Group