HR Generalist

Sage • New York, NY

29d • $130,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As Sage's first dedicated HR Generalist, you'll own the day-to-day people operations that keep our team running smoothly and feeling supported. You'll be a key member of the People team, working closely with the Head of People and partnering across the business on everything from HR operations, systems, and compliance to onboarding, performance management, and training.
This role is for someone who thrives on ownership, is energized by variety, and genuinely cares about doing right by people. You'll join a team that has already built a strong HR foundation—and you'll have the opportunity to deepen it, improve it, and put your mark on it. An important part of this role will also be stepping up to lead day-to-day People operations while the Head of People is on parental leave, making this a uniquely high-impact opportunity for the right person.

Requirements

• 4+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, with demonstrated ownership of core HR functions including employee relations, onboarding, compliance, HRIS administration, and performance support.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance, with the ability to navigate complex situations with good judgment and appropriate escalation.
• Hands-on HR systems experience (Justworks, Lattice, Greenhouse, or similar), with comfort managing data integrity, reporting, and system workflows.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the warmth, discretion, and emotional intelligence to build trust across all levels of a company.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex HR topics into clear, accessible guidance.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities without dropping the ball.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound decisions in ambiguous or time-sensitive situations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-growth or startup environment, where you've had to build or scale HR programs alongside a fast-moving business.
• Comfort supporting executive teams or founders, including handling sensitive information with discretion and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers across the organization—responding to questions, navigating employee issues, and providing thoughtful, practical guidance on a wide range of people matters.
• Own the employee lifecycle end-to-end, including onboarding and offboarding, new hire orientation, I-9 compliance, and ensuring smooth transitions in and out of the company.
• Manage day-to-day HR operations, including HR system administration and data integrity, benefits coordination, leave management, and compliance tracking.
• Support performance management processes, including coordinating review cycles, helping managers prepare for growth conversations, and ensuring documentation is thorough and consistent.
• Maintain and improve HR policies and processes, identifying gaps and proactively recommending solutions that are practical, scalable, and aligned with Sage's culture.
• Partner with the Head of People on strategic initiatives, including compensation reviews, engagement programs, leveling and career development, and other people programs as Sage continues to grow.
• Cover for the Head of People during an extended leave, serving as the primary People team lead and point of escalation, maintaining continuity across all active workstreams, and keeping leadership appropriately informed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, IT, Finance, and Leadership to ensure a cohesive and well-supported employee experience.

Benefits

• Our benefits package for employees includes competitive base compensation along with stock options.
• We also provide fully-paid health and dental insurance coverage for all of our employees, along with other health benefits including vision insurance, membership to premium primary and urgent care, and online medical health providers.
• We also have a take as you need time off policy, in addition to 7 paid holidays and a company wide winter break during the holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed