What are the responsibilities and job description for the People Operations - Onsite NYC - Start Up position at Michael Page?
- A scaling start up is looking for a people operations lead. Onsite in NYC.
- Prior start-up experience is required. Up to $200K base.
Our client is an early-stage, global high‑growth tech start‑up. This person will be owning the people function to support the highly valued employee population as the team continues to scale globally. If you've thrived in the organized chaos of a start‑up and love shaping people, processes, and culture from the ground up, this role is for you!
Job Description
- Own the full employee lifecycle (recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits)
- Build thoughtful, scalable people programs that promote high performance and psychological safety
- Design and implement operational systems that enable clarity, communication, and speed
- Serve as the connective tissue across teams, removing friction and optimizing workflows
- Partner with leadership to support strategic planning, OKRs, and cross-team alignment
- Build dashboards, processes, and documentation that support long-term scalability
The Successful Applicant
- 7 years of experience
- Previous experience in a fast-paced, ambiguous start‑up environment required
- Experience working in other areas of a start-up (business, strategy, etc.) highly preferred
- Loves supporting people, solving cross-functional problems, and building structure
- Thrives as both a strategic partner and a hands-on builder
- Comfort with ambiguity, experimentation, and getting things done quickly
- Able to go into the NYC office 4 or 5 days a week
- Competitive compensation up to $200K Equity
- Benefits coverage for yourself and dependents
- 401k match
- Opportunity to build a people function from the ground up
- Work directly with founders and leadership
- A culture that values transparency, curiosity, and making things better every day
- The chance to grow your career as the company scales
Quote job ref: JN-032026-6983135
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000