Manager, People Operations

Within the first month, you'll

• Get your feet wet by learning and understanding Nova Credit’s culture
• Meet the team and establish yourself as a key People Operations presence in the NYC office
• Begin identifying areas of opportunity for HR processes and employee engagement efforts

Within the first quarter, you'll

• Help support our year-end performance cycle
• Independently lead critical People Operations processes (e.g. payroll, leaves of absence) with oversight from Director of People Operations
• Gain the tools and confidence to recruit for technical and non-technical roles
• Begin defining the structure and tenets of comprehensive employee engagement, L&D, and DEI programs

Within the first year, you'll

• Make meaningful strides in building, defining, and fostering Nova Credit’s culture as we scale
• Boost employee engagement, career development, inclusion, and workplace satisfaction through ongoing programming and initiatives

Your skillset

• Experience in people operations, human resources, or related roles, with exposure to tech/startups preferred.
• People-first mindset, with a proven track record of challenging HR norms, fostering innovation, building trust, and driving change in progressive work environments. 
• Experience and proclivity toward driving employee engagement, learning & development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Talent acquisition experience - especially in recruiting for technical roles - is a plus.
• Familiarity with and understanding of employment laws, regulations, and compliance practices - or ability to quickly learn them.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives independently. Incisive judgment, process orientation, and business sense are all musts.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and other relevant software.
• Desire to learn and have exposure to all facets of a company’s People department.