People Operations Partner

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. Own US, UK and German payroll and benefits .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing multi-state payroll and benefits, ensuring compliance with US, UK, and German employment regulations, and effectively utilizing HRIS systems like Personio. Proven ability to improve people processes and support employee relations in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

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US Payroll ManagementBenefits AdministrationEmployment ComplianceHRIS ProficiencyPeople Operations Experience

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Hard Skills

Multi-State Payroll401(k) AdministrationJustworksFidelityPeople Processes ImprovementData AnalysisOrganisational Health MetricsOnboardingOffboardingCompliance Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailGood JudgementCommunication SkillsIndependenceProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

PersonioSpreadsheetsWeWork Office Management

Industry Keywords

US Employment ComplianceUK Benefits ManagementGerman PayrollStart-Up ExperienceNon-Profit Sector Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own US, UK and German payroll and benefits
Run multi-state US payroll through Justworks
Lead open-enrolment, benefits renewals, year-end filing and compliance
Manage the US 401(k) with Fidelity
Manage UK and German benefits providers and monthly payroll
Maintain compliance with global employment requirements
Own international employee handbooks and ensure contracts and employment paperwork are correct
Serve as first point of contact for day-to-day HR questions
Run onboarding and offboarding
Handle US employee relations cases
Maintain the Personio HRIS and people data
Produce data for organisational health metrics
Help choose and shape future people systems
Own the people calendar and processes with the Europe People Operations Partner
Support annual audits and manage People team supplier invoices and payments
Lightly manage WeWork offices in New York and San Francisco
Set up office access and support weekly office collaboration days

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on US people operations experience, including payroll, benefits and 401(k) administration
Experience ideally across several states and through a PEO such as Justworks
Working knowledge of US employment compliance and multi-state requirements
New York and California experience strongly preferred
Start-up or small-organisation experience
Strong attention to detail
Good judgement and communication skills for sensitive matters
Confidence with HR systems, data and spreadsheets
Experience improving people processes
Ability to work independently, follow tasks through and know when to escalate
Experience supporting employees outside the US, especially in the UK, is a nice-to-have
Experience in a mission-driven, non-profit organisation or effective giving ecosystem is a nice-to-have

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with Fidelity
Benefits coverage and benefits renewals
Flexible work arrangement with one weekly office collaboration day and flexible remainder of the week
Annual People Team offsite in either the UK or US
Potential visits to the San Francisco office
Annual global offsite in the UK
Equal opportunity, inclusive and diverse workplace