HR & Talent Operations Manager

Mai Placement • Brooklyn, NY

2d • $80 - $120

About The Position

We’re a fast-growing, values-driven organization seeking a hands-on, passionate HR & Talent Operations Manager to take ownership of recruiting, onboarding, and internal people operations. We believe in building a strong team from the inside out — and this role is foundational to shaping our future workforce and work culture. You’ll be the go-to for all things people-related — from sourcing the right talent to setting the tone for our internal culture. This is not a siloed or administrative-only HR role. We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, owns outcomes, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• HR experience, ideally with exposure to recruiting and internal people operations.
• Proven ability to take ownership and follow through — you don’t wait to be told what to do.
• Strong emotional intelligence , intuition about people, and a natural talent for building rapport.
• A positive, proactive attitude — focused on solutions, not blame.
• A track record of creating buy-in and engaging teams around shared goals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in growing environments — bonus if you've worked with founders or execs closely.
• A passion for building culture and a belief that HR is more than policies — it's about people.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle Recruiting: Own hiring from start to finish — job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring across all departments.
• Onboarding & Culture: Design and implement meaningful onboarding experiences that reflect our values and drive employee buy-in.
• HR Operations: Oversee HR compliance, employee records, benefits coordination, and assist in shaping internal policies and procedures.
• People Development: Track employee performance, help develop training pathways, and support managers in coaching team members.
• Problem-Solving & Fire-Fighting: You’re the calm in the storm — able to handle the occasional “one emergency a day” with clarity and positivity.

Benefits

• You’ll work directly with leadership and have the autonomy to build and shape HR from the ground up.
• We move fast, value transparency, and encourage initiative.
• You’ll never be “just HR” here — you’re part of our growth story.

What This Job Offers

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