People & Culture Partner

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a People & Culture Partner based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to own and shape the full People Operations function for a growing remote US team.
You will serve as the local People & Culture expert, supporting employees and managers across the entire employee lifecycle.
From recruitment and onboarding to compliance, engagement, and HR systems, you will play a hands-on role in building an exceptional employee experience.
You will partner with global teams to adapt and deliver people programs that support business growth and culture.
This position is ideal for a proactive HR generalist who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
You will have the autonomy to make an impact while benefiting from the support of an established global People & Culture network.

The People & Culture Partner will take ownership of day-to-day People Operations activities while acting as a trusted advisor for employees, managers, and leadership. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong judgment, and the ability to balance strategic initiatives with operational execution.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing support, candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offers, and delivering a strong candidate experience.
• Partner with hiring managers to create job descriptions, interview structures, and evaluation processes aligned with business needs.
• Lead onboarding activities, including documentation, equipment coordination, HR system setup, and ensuring new hires have a successful start.
• Own employee lifecycle administration, including hiring changes, leave management, offboarding, employee records, and HRIS maintenance.
• Support payroll administration and employee payroll-related questions while partnering with external payroll providers.
• Ensure compliance with US employment regulations across multiple states, including wage and hour requirements, leave policies, employee classifications, and required documentation.
• Maintain and improve HR policies, employee handbook content, benefits administration, and internal processes.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR questions, employee relations matters, and workplace support.
• Coach managers on performance discussions, employee engagement, and effective people management practices.
• Design and execute remote culture and engagement initiatives that strengthen connection and belonging.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, employee data accuracy, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with global People & Culture teams to implement company-wide programs while adapting initiatives to meet US requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve People processes through technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional with strong generalist capabilities and the ability to independently manage People Operations in a growing organization. You should be comfortable operating across multiple HR disciplines while building trusted relationships with employees and leaders.

• 3–5 years of experience in a US-based HR, People Operations, or People & Culture generalist role, ideally within a startup or scaling organization.
• Experience managing a broad HR scope, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, payroll support, and HR administration.
• Strong understanding of US employment laws and HR practices across multiple states.
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll, and benefits platforms such as Gusto, BambooHR, or similar systems.
• Ability to operate independently as the primary People representative while effectively leveraging support from global teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, empathetic, and approachable communication style with employees at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Experience supporting remote or distributed teams is preferred.
• Interest in using AI tools and automation to improve HR processes and employee experiences.
• Flexibility to collaborate with international teams across different time zones, particularly with global colleagues based in Australia.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a passion for creating positive workplace experiences.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Competitive 401(k) matching program.
• Comprehensive private health insurance coverage, including medical benefits.
• Generous paid time off programs, including personal, volunteer, and parental leave options.
• Employee Assistance Program offering support for financial, work, relationship, family, and wellbeing needs.
• Access to employee product benefits and discounts for friends and family.
• Learning and development opportunities through dedicated growth budgets and learning platforms.
• Opportunities for career development within a growing global organization.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture focused on belonging, innovation, and meaningful impact.
• Opportunities to participate in community initiatives, volunteer programs, and sustainability-focused activities.