People Operations Associate
About The Position
We are looking for a detail-oriented People Operations Associate who will serve as the backbone of our employee and candidate experiences, office operations, and People systems. In this role, you'll create memorable moments that bring our team together, perform basic recruiting tasks, ensure our office runs smoothly, and maintain the data integrity and optimization of our People operations systems. You'll be the organizational force that keeps our People function running seamlessly, from ensuring accurate employee records to streamlining workflows. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a People generalist role, with hands-on exposure to HR operations, talent acquisition, and culture-building at a fast-growing company. This role reports to the VP of People.
Requirements
- A highly organized professional with 2-4 years of experience in office management, HR, recruiting, operations, or a related role
- Exceptionally detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and anticipate needs before they arise
- Professionally mature with impeccable discretion and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity
- A natural relationship-builder who creates warm, inclusive experiences for diverse teams
- Proactive and resourceful, with a solutions-oriented mindset
- Eager to develop your career in People Operations, HR, and talent acquisition
- Excited about creating a workplace where people love to come to work
- Passionate about what Banza's doing!
Responsibilities
- Own the day-to-day operations of our NYC office, ensuring a welcoming, organized, and functional workspace for the team
- Design and execute employee experience initiatives, including onboarding experiences, team events, celebrations, and quarterly gatherings that strengthen our culture
- Manage vendor relationships for office services, supplies, catering, and event planning
- Support People operations throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining accurate records
- Assist with talent acquisition efforts, including scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate experiences, and supporting recruitment processes, eventually recruiting for roles on your own
- Maintain and improve People-related systems, tools, and documentation to keep us organized and compliant
- Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for team member questions and office visitors
- Partner with the VP of People to research and implement best practices for employee engagement, benefits, and workplace programs
Benefits
- Equity in Banza
- Annual Bonus
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting day 1: Banza pays 80% of the monthly premiums for employees and 70% for dependents
- One Medical Membership
- Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Commuter Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off: 20 vacation days, 10 holidays, 6 sick days, 2 personal days, and a birthday day off
- Extended Leave: Short-Term Disability, Parental Leave, and other Paid Family Leave. Support provided by our end-to-end leave management partner, Sparrow
- New Parents: 12 weeks of paid parental leave plus additional optional leave time to add, and 4 weeks of flexible return to work arrangements.
- Breast milk shipping service for traveling team members provided by Milk Stork
- Monthly fitness, internet and phone stipends
- Monthly lunch stipend to encourage team member connection
- Annual education stipend
- Home office set-up stipend
- Unlimited Pasta, Rice & Mac
- $500 annual stipend to purchase our pizza and waffles, wherever they're sold
- Quarterly snack box for remote employees
- Lively NYC office stocked with snacks and beverages
- Quarterly in-person and remote events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
