People Operations & Strategy at Top-tier VC

Top-tier venture capital firm partnering with industry-defining companies is looking for a People Operations & Strategy to support their VP of People. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, intellectually curious team where you'll be a crucial part in building the people function within the organization! In this role, you'll manage onboarding/offboarding, optimize core people processes, support HR operations, act as a trusted partner to managers and employees, and execute people-focused programs. You'll also work closely with the VP of People to develop a sophisticated People function from the ground up, building bespoke programs and processes that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience. Someone with exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a fascination with using technology to build efficient systems. This is a hybrid role, Monday through Thursday, based in New York in SoHo. Competitive compensation health benefits, 401k with matching, flexible PTO, lunch stipend, annual team trips, and gym in the office!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee efficient and consistent onboarding and offboarding experiences for employees.
• Build, maintain, and optimize key people processes and workflows, ensuring employees receive reliable support.
• Maintain compliance with policies and regulations by building requirements directly into processes.
• Support daily HR operations, keeping employee information accurate and up to date.
• Prepare timely reports and insights for leadership teams, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Partner with managers as a trusted resource, offering guidance on structure, team effectiveness, performance, and feedback.
• Serve as a thought partner and source of support for employees. Champion the employee perspective on leadership-driven initiatives and ensure that we always have a solid understanding of organizational strengths and opportunities.
• Handle employee relations issues, providing first-line support on conflicts, performance challenges, and investigations.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and HR functions to resolve needs efficiently.
• Assist in delivering people-focused programs such as performance reviews, talent assessment, leadership development, and training programs.
• Support workforce planning through succession strategies, career growth frameworks, employee recognition initiatives, and retention.
• Use data and analytics to identify trends, evaluate programs, and offer recommendations for improvement.
• Develop resources and communications that engage both leadership and employees, enhancing the overall employee experience.
• Contribute to organizational improvement initiatives, providing operational and logistical support.

Qualifications:

• 4-7 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or similar functions, in a dynamic, high-growth environment, ideally in startups, tech, or financial services.
• Proven track record of driving projects from start to finish with strong execution skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to safeguard sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective across multiple levels of the organization.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with frequent changes and competing priorities.
• Tech-savvy. Skilled in using technology and automation tools to improve efficiency and scalability in HR functions.
• Bachelor’s degree required; professional HR certifications are an advantage.