Senior People & Workplace Experience Partner

Vestwell•Phoenix, AZ

10h•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vestwell is a financial technology company that powers the new savings economy, redefining how people save for retirement, education, and healthcare. Based in New York City, Vestwell supports over 350,000 businesses and nearly 1.5 million active savers, managing over $30 billion in assets across the United States. The company offers various products including workplace retirement plans, student loan repayment benefits, and savings accounts for education, emergencies, and individuals with disabilities. Vestwell serves a diverse clientele including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers. Vestwell is seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Senior People & Workplace Experience Partner to join its People Team. This role involves providing comprehensive support in day-to-day People Operations, including new employee orientation, onboarding, and maintaining employee records. The partner will collaborate with internal teams to deliver customer-focused People service and ensure efficient handling of office administrative activities such as supply management, file management, and general support. This position offers a direct impact on Vestwell's growth, and the ideal candidate is passionate about innovation, embodies Vestwell's Core Values, and takes initiative for employee well-being and growth.

Requirements

4-6 years of Human Resources / People Operations experience, preferably at a high-growth tech company/start-up
Experience building, maintaining, and presenting HR data analytics
Ability to manage both operational/administrative and strategic people team initiatives
High emotional and social intelligence with experience fostering positive, strong relationships with diverse groups of people
Excellent verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate a high level of professionalism
Highly organized and detail-oriented; you can handle multiple projects and dynamic priorities without missing a beat
Passionate about people and how they function together to create a valuable organization

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a high-paced startup environment or SaaS environment
Prior experience using Rippling
Experience supporting a hybrid team

Responsibilities

Manage core People Operations functions, including onboarding, offboarding, and time off administration
Support employee relations discussions in partnership with the People Partner Team, guiding internal conversations, mitigating risk, and resolving conflicts
Support the deployment of various People Team policies, procedures, and initiatives, including but not limited to performance management, internal mobility, recruitment and hiring needs, compliance and learning and development
Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations
Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee data and internal documentation across People systems (e.g., Rippling, Sparrow, Envoy)
Oversee day-to-day office operations, ensuring a seamless and productive workplace experience for employees across hybrid and in-office environments
Partner with Workplace Experience to manage office vendors, supplies, seating, and space planning to support team growth and collaboration
Coordinate and execute in-office events, team gatherings, and employee engagement initiatives that promote Vestwell’s culture
Act as the primary point of contact for office-related needs, including facilities issues, employee requests, and general workplace support
Support budget tracking and expense management related to office operations, vendors, and employee experience initiatives
Collaborate with leadership to continuously improve the in-office experience and align workplace operations with employee needs and company growth