People Operations Partner

Blank Street • New York City, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Blank Street, we’re on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we’ve set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We’re motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Like the sound of this? Keep reading. Add a Spark to the Ordinary… The People Operations Partner is a trusted partner to our Operations Team, helping drive a high-performing, people-first culture during a period of growth at Blank Street. This role supports stores across multiple markets, partnering closely with General Managers and Operations Managers to strengthen teams, elevate performance, and support the employee experience. This role blends strategic partnership with hands-on execution and is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, builds strong relationships quickly, and operates with sound judgment and professionalism. You’ll partner with field leaders on employee relations, performance management, coaching, engagement, and talent development while proactively identifying trends and opportunities across the business. This role is based in-person out of our Brooklyn, NY office, reports to the HRBP Manager, and requires frequent travel across the markets and stores you support.

Requirements

• 4+ years of HR or People Ops experience, ideally in a fast-paced retail or hospitality environment
• Working knowledge of labor laws and compliance requirements (I-9s, wage & hour, documentation standards)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and detail-oriented across multiple workstreams
• Comfortable using HR systems and tools (HRIS, ATS, Google Suite)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
• Must be based in NYC with flexibility to travel throughout the market as needed

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in handling employee relations issues with sound judgment
• Confidence in coaching managers to reach solutions and drive results
• Strong grasp of People Ops fundamentals (onboarding, compliance, documentation, investigations) and their application in real situations
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Responsive, action-oriented, and follows through
• Comfortable with ambiguity, pivots, and fast pace
• Clear, thoughtful communicator through all mediums
• Genuine enjoyment in supporting people and making the job fun

Responsibilities

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Operations leaders on hiring strategy, interview calibration, and workforce planning across your markets
• Support strong hiring decisions by assessing talent quality, team fit, and long-term potential
• Ensure new hires have a smooth and consistent onboarding experience from offer acceptance through ramp-up
• Proactively identify hiring gaps, staffing risks, and organizational needs within your markets
• Coach and support GMs, Shift Leads, and Operations Managers on performance management, accountability, feedback, and team dynamics
• Drive execution of People programs including performance coaching frameworks, engagement action planning, and policy rollouts
• Support internal promotions, succession planning, and leadership development across your markets
• Help leaders navigate difficult conversations confidently, fairly, and consistently
• Lead employee relations matters and investigations from intake through resolution with strong documentation, judgment, and professionalism
• Identify trends in turnover, attendance, engagement, and performance - partnering with Operations leaders to take proactive action early
• Act as a trusted resource for employees and managers, balancing employee experience with business needs
• Build strong relationships across your markets to maintain a clear pulse on team health, morale, and operational challenges
• Partner cross-functionally with TA, Payroll, Training, Finance, and Operations to support smooth business operations
• Use people data, operational trends, and feedback to identify risks, recommend solutions, and support business decision-making

Benefits

• $90,000 - $110,000 annual base salary
• Equity package
• 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time)
• Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers
• Commuter benefits
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️
• Regular social outings with the team
• Free Blank Street swag

What This Job Offers

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