People Operations

Scotch’s mission is to modernize one of the oldest industries on earth: the $1.6T beverage alcohol market. We’re starting by building the next-generation operating system for BevAlc retailers (POS payments Back Office E-commerce). We build fast intuitive software that helps operators run their business with less friction — and we're doing it at a moment when AI is fundamentally changing what a great finance function looks like. This is a ground-floor opportunity to shape what finance becomes at a high-growth technology company.

About the Role

We are looking for a People Team Generalist who is equal parts operator and culture-builder. This is a high-ownership high-variety role at the center of our business — you will touch nearly every team and every employee experience we create.

We are not looking for someone who wants to clock in and clock out. We want a hungry business athlete — someone who thrives in ambiguity takes pride in the details and genuinely loves helping the people around them do their best work.

This role is based out of our Denver headquarters. If you are energized by variety comfortable juggling a full plate and excited to build rather than maintain read on.

What You'll Do:

Recruiting

• Own end-to-end recruiting for roles across the company — sourcing screening coordinating interviews and closing candidates
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through proactive outreach job boards and employee referrals
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements craft job descriptions and move quickly without sacrificing quality
• Drive an exceptional candidate experience from first touch through offer

HR Workflows & Compliance

• Administer payroll processing in coordination with our payroll provider ensuring accuracy and timeliness every cycle
• Manage state employment filings registrations and compliance requirements as we operate and hire across multiple states
• Maintain and update employee records HR systems and documentation with a high degree of accuracy
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding workflows ensuring every employee transition is seamless
• Support benefits administration open enrollment and employee inquiries

Office Administration

• Keep our Denver office running smoothly — supplies vendors facilities and day-to-day logistics
• Manage relationships with office vendors and service providers
• Serve as a go-to resource for the team on operational needs requests and problem-solving
• Support executive scheduling and coordination as needed

Company Culture & Events

• Plan and execute company-wide gatherings team offsites all-hands events and celebrations
• Bring creative energy and strong project management to every event — from the big annual kickoff to the spontaneous team lunch
• Help build and reinforce our culture through thoughtful well-executed programming

What We're Looking For:

• 3–7 years of experience in HR People Operations recruiting or a closely related operational role
• Proven ability to manage a broad ever-changing workload with professionalism and good judgment
• Experience with payroll administration and multi-state HR compliance (or a demonstrated ability to learn quickly)
• Recruiting experience end-to-end with a track record of filling roles efficiently and well
• Exceptionally organized — you keep the details from slipping even when things get busy
• A collaborative team player who lifts others up and communicates proactively
• High energy low ego — you are just as comfortable ordering lunch for the team as you are navigating a complex compliance question
• Familiarity with HRIS ATS or payroll systems (e.g. Rippling Gusto Greenhouse Lever or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience in a high-growth startup or fast-paced company environment
• Event planning experience including multi-day offsites or company-wide events
• HR certification (PHR SHRM-CP or equivalent)
• Familiarity with employment law across multiple U.S. states

Who We Are:

We are a team that moves fast cares deeply about what we build and treats each other well. We believe that a great People function is one of the most important investments a growing company can make — and this role sits at the heart of it. You will have real ownership direct impact and a seat at the table from day one.

How to Apply:

Submit your application here and send a note to [email protected] with the subject line "People Operations." Tell us about a recent People project that you are proud of — and separately tell us about a workflow you have managed to automate in your worklife or personal life using AI. We read every application. 

What We Do

From neighborhood stores to destination warehouses liquor retailers of all sizes have been held back by manual tasks slow systems and limited business intelligence. So we decided to build something better — smarter software that saves time and improves margins so independent retailers could focus on their customers not manually managing inventory.

Why Work With Us

Company building is a team sport and we aim to to win the World Championships. We’re looking for heat-seeking missiles that aspire to be the absolute best in their field to constantly raise the bar amongst their peers and to win. We’re a low-ego high-outcome focused crew with a strict no asshole policy.