People & Talent Specialist

NewtonX

. Help shape, drive, and improve NewtonX’s People & Talent employee lifecycle through programs and processes, including onboarding, learning and development, performance management, and more.

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in People Operations, including Onboarding, Performance Management, and Employee Experience, while fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Proven ability to enhance employee engagement and improve operational efficiency through innovative initiatives.

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People Operations ExperienceOnboarding ExpertisePerformance ManagementDiversity, Equity & InclusionEmployee Engagement

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Hard Skills

People OperationsPerformance ManagementOnboardingLearning & DevelopmentEmployee ExperienceDiversity, Equity & InclusionProcess ImprovementHRISTalent ManagementCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Strong Relationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedCreative Problem-SolvingGrowth Mindset

Industry Keywords

High-Growth EnvironmentEmployee LifecycleCompany CultureEmployee ExperienceHybrid Schedule

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help shape, drive, and improve NewtonX’s People & Talent employee lifecycle through programs and processes, including onboarding, learning and development, performance management, and more.
Develop and implement initiatives to enhance NewtonX culture and community, diversity and inclusion efforts, and employee engagement.
Identify opportunities to automate and improve the efficiency of People processes.
Serve as a point of contact for employees and resolve People Operations questions regarding benefits, policies, and other employee-related concerns.
Provide an exceptional employee experience and enhance the NewtonX brand.
Partner with NewtonX teams and leaders to promote the company culture and help build, operate, and scale a high-growth research intelligence company.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience working across various People domains, including Onboarding, People Operations, Performance Management, Learning & Development, Employee Experience, Diversity Equality & Inclusion, and Culture.
HR / HRIS / People Operations / Talent Management experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.
Bias for action; organized, process-driven, and detail-oriented.
Ability to form strong, trusted relationships at all levels of an organization.
Self-driven, embodies ownership, passionate, and energetic.
Growth mindset and desire to learn, develop, and be involved.
Willingness to iterate and improve legacy processes or ineffective methods.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Willingness to work a hybrid schedule based in the NYC office.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401k match with immediate vesting.
Generous Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
A diverse, collaborative, and positive culture where we invest in and celebrate each other’s success.
Flexible work environment where we work hard but have fun (happy hours, team projects, and retreats).