HR Associate

The Yay Company

. Manage day-to-day People Operations processes from recruiting and onboarding through employee offboarding .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and benefits administration. Proficient in utilizing HRIS and ATS systems to streamline People Operations processes and enhance employee experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

People Operations ManagementHRIS ExperienceRecruiting SupportEmployee Lifecycle ManagementStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

OnboardingCompliance ManagementEmployee Benefits AdministrationRecruiting WorkflowsCandidate ScreeningBackground ChecksEmployment VerificationData ReportingProcess ImprovementProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

HRISATSBambooHRBreezyHR

Industry Keywords

People OperationsHuman ResourcesEmployee EngagementHigh-Volume HiringStartup Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day People Operations processes from recruiting and onboarding through employee offboarding
Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, HR systems, and compliance records
Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR questions and requests
Coordinate employee changes, transfers, status updates, and offboarding processes
Maintain and improve HR procedures, SOPs, templates, and internal resources
Partner with leadership and hiring managers to support hiring needs
Manage job postings, candidate communication, screening, interview coordination, offers, and pre-employment requirements
Support proactive sourcing and pipeline development for recurring and high-volume roles
Maintain recruiting workflows and candidate information within the ATS
Coordinate background checks, employment verification, I-9/E-Verify, driving record checks, certifications, and other role-specific requirements
Manage onboarding workflows and ensure required documentation is completed
Help ensure People practices align with applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements
Administer employee benefit programs and coordinate enrollment, eligibility, changes, communications, and provider records
Partner with managers on employee questions, concerns, performance issues, and workplace situations
Provide guidance on HR processes, policies, documentation, and employee communications
Own and administer People Operations systems, including the HRIS and ATS
Build, maintain, and improve HR workflows and processes
Create documentation and training resources for managers and employees
Use HR data and reporting to identify trends and support organizational needs
Support employee engagement, recognition, culture, and employee experience initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–3 years of experience in People Operations, Human Resources, HR Operations, or a related field
Experience supporting the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, compliance, benefits, and employee support
Experience working with an HRIS or similar HR technology
Experience supporting recruiting or talent acquisition processes
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management and ability to prioritize competing needs
Strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward action
Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight
Able to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively with employees, managers, and leadership
Comfortable operating in an environment where priorities can change quickly
Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and improve processes
Experience with BambooHR or a comparable HRIS (preferred)
Experience with BreezyHR or a similar ATS (preferred)
Background supporting high-volume or operations-based hiring (preferred)
Experience in a startup or growth-stage company (preferred)
Familiarity with operations, logistics, foodservice, or multi-location organizations (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee benefit programs
Benefit enrollment, eligibility changes, and employee communications
Support for annual enrollment
Benefits details and additional compensation discussed during the interview process
Fully remote work arrangement