People Operations Associate

EquityZen is an early-mid stage financial technology company, backed by leading venture and private equity investors. We’re growing quickly and  looking for a People Operations Associate who is energized by and takes pride in being a critical part of building a high-performing team. 

Our platform enables large, private companies to deliver liquidity to their shareholders while providing investors access to invest in these proven, pre-IPO companies. EquityZen has served over 250 pre-IPO technology companies and is proud to be considered a liquidity provider for 60% of the largest US unicorns. A testament to EquityZen’s secure, paperless, and industry-defining online investment platform, we have successfully completed 30,000+ private placement transactions. Focusing on automating an antiquated offline process has allowed us to lead the charge in building more efficient, cost-effective, and transparent private markets. Watch this short video to learn more: equityzen.com/press.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Project manage, administer and find ways to improve the full on-boarding process for all new hires from the time of offer acceptance through their first month, keeping them informed, feeling welcomed and excited about joining EquityZen.  
• Follow up with new hires to ensure successful completion of onboarding training.
• Serve as day-to-day contact for all employees regarding benefits and policies.
• Ensure employee compliance with ever-evolving COVID-related Return to Office requirements.
• Maintain and project manage DEI calendar.
• Update and maintain recruitment marketing sites that include Glassdoor, Indeed, Built In NYC, LinkedIn as well as work with the Marketing team on additional employer brand marketing initiatives.
• Clean up and maintain Wiki to ensure optimum access to information for all “EZenners” from onboarding and beyond.
• Work with VP and other members of the People Ops team on various projects and initiatives focused on employee development and engagement.
• Stay up to date on evolving employment laws and trends.
• Serve as on-site People Ops point of contact in VP’s absence. 

THE RIGHT STUFF

• 2+ years of experience as an HR Coordinator with increasing responsibilities and are ready to move to the next step in your HR career OR 1+ years in a People Ops Associate/HRBP role.
• Ability to foster successful relationships with all levels of management.
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to remain organized; you are a note-taker and list-checker.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills - with a sense of humor thrown in when appropriate.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to thrive and be motivated by working in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment.
• No ego and the belief that no job is too small.
• The ability to balance maintaining confidentiality on all HR matters while fostering collegial relationships with team members across the organization.
• A true interest in Human Resources; you might consider yourself an “HR Nerd”.
• The ability and willingness to work in our NYC office at least 3-4 days per week.
• 4-year degree with a focus on Human Resource Management, Psychology, Sociology, and/or Anthropology

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• People Ops experience in a fast-growing, startup environment.
• Experience with People Ops analytics.
• Experience planning and leading employee engagement events.
• SHRM membership and certification.

EquityZen offers a competitive salary, stock options, full employee benefits (health, dental, vision), 401k match, individual professional development and wellness budget, generous time off policies and more!

To maximize cross-team collaboration, productivity and engagement, unless otherwise stated, it is expected that all employees work in our spacious new office in the financial district on a hybrid schedule. We appreciate that different teams and roles may have different requirements, so we focus on “presence with a purpose”. Working from the office requires being fully vaccinated, signing an attestation stating as such and providing proof of vaccination. We are always dedicated to prioritizing all employees’ health and safety and accommodations will be made as required.

EquityZen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EquityZen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EquityZen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of EquityZen’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.