People Operations Senior Manager

We are seeking an experienced and versatile People Operations to join our dynamic People Operations team. As CookUnity continues its rapid growth and transformation, this pivotal role will play a crucial role in supporting various HR functions and providing comprehensive HR services to our employees, including exempt employees and a large multi-unit hourly workforce. Reporting to the VP of People, you’ll focus your efforts on enhancing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional employee experiences.

• Serve as a trusted point of contact and provide HR support to employees across the organization for various aspects of People Operations, including employee relations, payroll, benefits & 401(k), immigration, relocation, employee experience, and workflow/process improvement.
• Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, terminations, and retirement programs, serving as a strategic advisor alongside benefits brokers for annual renewal and open enrollment. Maintain a deep understanding of budgets and effectively manage them.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local labor laws and regulations, taking ownership of all people compliance matters.
• Act as a senior people partner to the Operations leader and their team, providing support in organizational efficiency, offering guidance on people-related issues, and driving effective people programs.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement, leveraging insights to enhance decision-making and drive positive change.
• Manage immigration cases and collaborate with key stakeholders, including immigration counsel, Talent Partners, employees, and hiring managers.
• Cultivate strong cross-functional relationships with Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to streamline workflows and drive operational efficiencies.
• Lead and oversee people processes, workflows, systems, and the people ops budget.

• Proven experience in HR/People Operations within high-growth business environments, particularly supporting hourly and front-line employee populations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of benefits, including experience as a benefits broker, and a strong grasp of generalist HR functions such as employee relations, compliance, and relevant employment laws.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish effective partnerships at all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with workforce planning and flex staffing strategies.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating high-quality people programs, with a strong focus on inclusion and equity in systems and processes.
• Proactive problem solver who can swiftly address and resolve various employee and business-related challenges.
• Deep passion for fostering positive employee experiences, displaying empathy, compassion, and adaptability in interactions with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in various HRIS along with other HR tools (i.e ADP)
• Experience managing complex HR projects and operationalizing HR policies and strategies.
• Fluency in Spanish is a significant plus.

🩺  Health Insurance coverage

� 401k Plan

⛱ PTO policy and paid sick days

📈 We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1.

🌟 Eligible for bi-annual performance bonus

🐣 Family leave: 12 weeks for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary caregiver, fully paid

🕯 Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises

🥘 A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly

🧘🏽‍♀️ Wellness perks: access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle

👩🏾‍🏫 Personalized Spanish coach

🌟 Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!