Senior People Operations Associate

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, empathetic, and process-savvy People Operations Associate to join our People team. In this role, you’ll be the operational backbone of key People processes — leading onboarding coordination and facilitation, managing leave of absence administration, and supporting other critical People Ops workflows that keep our growing team running smoothly.

You’ll partner closely with new hires, managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure every Nourisher has a seamless start and the support they need throughout their employment journey. From coordinating onboarding and maintaining HRIS data to managing employee lifecycle processes, you’ll play a hands-on role in delivering an excellent employee experience.

This is a foundational role focused on execution and operational excellence — but also a launchpad. As you strengthen our day-to-day operations, you’ll have the opportunity to streamline workflows, identify automation opportunities, and help build scalable People systems that enable the broader team to focus on strategic, high-impact initiatives.

This is a full-time, NYC-based position (expectation to work in-person 3–4 days per week, with some remote flexibility). Our office is located in the heart of Union Square.

You’ll love this role if: 

• You’re passionate about Nourish’s mission. You’re interested in nutrition and are eager to be part of solving America’s healthcare crisis.
• You value high-impact work: We believe people are the most important key to our success. Your contributions will directly impact the success and growth of our company.
• You have a passion for people. You’re excited to take on a role where your empathy and organizational skills will shine, creating a positive workplace experience for our team.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment. Engage with cross-functional teams, contribute to HR initiatives, and be a key player in fostering a strong workplace culture.
• You geek out about employment law and regulations. We employ Nourishers in all 50 states. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring a smooth and sound HR operation.

Key Responsibilities: 

• HRIS & People Systems Management. Own day-to-day administration of the People Team tech stack (e.g., ADP, Lattice, Checkr, Workbright), ensuring systems are accurate, integrated, and optimized to support the employee lifecycle.
• Data Integrity & Compliance. Maintain accurate employee records across all systems through regular audits and controls. Support compliance reporting and documentation related to employment eligibility, benefits, and internal audits.
• Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle Operations. Manage end-to-end onboarding administration, including background checks, I-9s, E-Verify, and system access. Coordinate in-person onboarding experiences and support employee lifecycle events such as transfers, leaves, and terminations.
• Benefits Administration & Open Enrollment. Administer employee benefits programs, including life event changes, vendor coordination, and employee support. Assist in planning and executing Open Enrollment, ensuring clear communication and accurate system setup.
• Employee Experience & Engagement. Support employee engagement and culture initiatives by coordinating onboarding programming, in-person events, and lifecycle touchpoints that create a welcoming and positive employee experience.

We’d love to hear from you if: 

• You have 3-6 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a high-growth tech startup environment.
• You have a strong attention to detail and a knack for staying organized in a fast-paced environment.
• You're tech-savvy — you enjoy learning systems and experimenting with tools that make work easier.
• You take extreme ownership of your work, demonstrating accountability and a strong work ethic.
• You're able to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• You're comfortable with high-volume execution — you find satisfaction in helping others and keeping things moving.
• You're a clear, kind, and professional communicator — both in writing and verbally.
• You're a problem solver who doesn’t just flag issues, but proposes solutions.
• You're passionate about improving the employee experience and supporting clinicians who are making a real-world impact.
• You're able to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
• You thrive in collaborative environments and are comfortable working with multiple stakeholders.

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