HR Generalist

Butterfly Network•New York, NY

22d•$120,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the People Operations Generalist at Butterfly, you will champion our values and ensure our workplace is supportive, efficient, and compliant. In this role, you will be the backbone of our rapidly growing, global People function - managing end-to-end employee lifecycles, global benefits, compliance, and Workday administration, while serving as the first-line support for our employees.

Requirements

5–7 years of progressive HR/People Operations experience, ideally in a fast-growing or global environment.
Deep knowledge of U.S. labor laws, benefits regulations (FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ACA, ERISA), and state-specific leave programs (e.g., NY, MA).
2+ years of hands-on Workday administration experience (specifically managing Core HCM, Benefits, and/or Absence modules).
Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (vlookups, pivot tables, data audits) and a strong analytical mindset for reporting and system reconciliation.
Discretion & Trust: A proven track record of handling highly sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion and ethical judgment.
Project Delivery: Excellent organizational and project management skills—specifically, the ability to draft policy and see complex processes through to completion.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an empathetic approach to resolving complex employee inquiries.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Butterfly Network will not provide immigration sponsorship of any kind for this position, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, O-1, L-1, or green card sponsorship (this includes applicants that are in the process of obtaining a Green Card), now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting global benefits or international employee populations is highly preferred.
Prior experience collaborating with immigration counsel for visa and work authorization processes is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Manage annual Open Enrollment communication and system configuration.
Administer U.S. and global benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness), and research/implement plans to support global expansion (e.g., Taiwan, Kenya, UAE, EU).
Manage FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves (e.g., MA PFML, NY PFL), parental leave, COBRA, and international statutory programs.
Audit and reconcile benefit invoices for financial accuracy, and resolve escalated employee inquiries with empathy and confidentiality.
Own the end-to-end lifecycle for U.S. and international employees, including background checks, I-9 verification, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
Coordinate visa processes and compliance documentation in partnership with internal teams and external legal counsel.
Serve as the hands-on admin for Workday Core HCM, Benefits, and Leave modules, including managing Business Processes, Security Groups, integrations, file feeds, and data reporting.
Troubleshoot system issues, manage organizational structures, and generate reports to ensure flawless data integrity.
Manage ACA reporting, CA Pay Data, Form 5500, non-discrimination testing, and 401(k) audits.
Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with federal, state, and local laws.
Assist in special HR projects as needed.