HR & Operations Associate

First+Third•Redondo Beach, CA

4d•Remote

About The Position

First & Third is a fully remote digital agency operating across multiple U.S. states. We are seeking an experienced, highly analytical, and detail-oriented professional interested in continuing to grow and developer their career in Human Resources and Operations. This important role provides structured exposure to multi-state HR compliance, remote workforce operations, contractor administration, and internal systems support. The HR & Operations Associate will work directly under and be mentored by the Director of People & Operations, gaining practical experience in compliance tracking, documentation, and operational execution. This role is ideal for someone who is intellectually curious, highly organized, and eager to build a foundation in People & Operations within a distributed organization.

Requirements

College degree from accredited institution (Business, HR, Operations, Economics, or related field preferred)
3-5 years of HR experience working within a multi-state organization
Familiarity with Gusto HR/Payroll is required
Strong analytical and structured thinking ability
Exceptional attention to detail
High degree of discretion and professionalism
Strong written communication skills
Knowledge of time-tracking programs such as Harvest
Self-motivated self-starter and comfortable working in a remote environment
Eager to learn and open to feedback
Must be able to take and pass a background check

Nice To Haves

Preferred to be in Los Angeles County

Responsibilities

HR Administration & Compliance Support
Assist with multi-state compliance tracking and documentation
Assist in maintaining organized and confidential employee records
Supporting employment documentation efforts
Assist with onboarding coordination and checklist tracking
Help track state-specific employment law requirements and keep management informed
Support policy and handbook documentation updates
Operations & Process Support
Maintain internal tracking spreadsheets and dashboards
Assist with contractor documentation and agreement tracking
Support payroll and benefits administrative coordination (non-decision-making)
Receiving, scanning, organizing, and maintaining document libraries
Assist with process documentation and SOP development
Research & Analytical Support
Conduct research on employment law updates (as directed)
Support development of compliance trackers and operational tools
Identify process improvement opportunities
Assist in building documentation frameworks for scalability