Junior People Operations Specialist

TOTEME

. Administer payroll, including salaries and commissions for employees and contractors .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, recruitment processes, and HR compliance across multiple US states. Proficient in managing onboarding and offboarding, with strong organizational and communication skills to support People & Culture initiatives.

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Payroll AdministrationRecruitment ExperienceHR ComplianceOnboarding CoordinationFluent English

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Hard Skills

Payroll AdministrationRecruitmentHR SystemsCompliance SupportPerformance ManagementEmployee OnboardingEmployee OffboardingLabor Law KnowledgeBackground ChecksContract Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailProactive Approach

Tools & Technologies

Justworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Degree in Human Resources

Industry Keywords

Retail ExperienceUS Labor LawPeople & CultureSustainability StrategyInternational HR

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer payroll, including salaries and commissions for employees and contractors
Manage HR administration in Justworks and act as the main point of contact for the platform
Support compliance and labor law-related matters, including employee handbooks, minimum wage requirements, required workplace postings and work environment matters
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including contracts, HR systems, benefits, 401(k), background checks, payroll administration and exit interviews
Support recruitment for Retail Managers and first-line Office managers, including job postings, screening, initial video interviews and interview coordination
Act as the first point of contact for US employees on day-to-day People & Culture questions
Support implementation and documentation of People processes and ways of working across North America
Coordinate Performance Management processes in North America with the global People & Culture Team and relevant internal stakeholders
Support Office-related operational tasks when needed
Participate in and contribute to TOTEME’s social and environmental sustainability strategy
Report to the Chief People & Culture Officer with a dotted line to the SVP North America
Work directly with the Global People & Culture Team and local managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

A couple of years of broad HR experience
Hands-on experience with recruitment and payroll administration
A relevant degree in Human Resources or a related field
Experience working across multiple US states and/or countries is considered a plus
Experience within retail is considered a plus
Fluent in spoken and written English
Right to work in the US
Ability to travel when required
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Proactive, service-minded and solution-oriented approach
Able to work independently and as part of a team in an international, fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits administration, including 401(k)
Background checks and exit interviews as part of onboarding/offboarding processes
Internal career development and title framework
Social and environmental sustainability initiatives