This is a full-time role as a Founding People Operations Manager, located onsite in New York, NY.

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial, systems-minded operator with an eye for design to own and scale People Ops at Hadrius. You’ll be a core part of the engine that keeps the company running smoothly, enabling everyone to move faster, attract top talent and focus on growth.

You’ll have 4 core responsibilities:

🛠️ Manage all office operations
- Acquire new office space and develop it so everyone can do their best work
- Manage office lease and vendors (IT, cleaners, building management, etc.)
- Order snacks, beverages and organize meals
💼 Recruiting coordinator
1. Help coordinate candidate interviews and communication to keep a tight process
2. Manage the interview lifecycle for candidates that come onsite
🌱 Build and Nurture Company Culture
- Codify and document company values, working norms, and people processes
- Launch culture-building initiatives like events and onboarding rituals
- Be a trusted team advocate and cultural barometer
🧾 Own HR Admin & People Ops
- Oversee payroll, onboardings, and benefits administration
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and workplace policies
- Help manage vendor relationships (e.g., HRIS, PEO, benefits providers)

We pride ourselves on having a culture that rewards impact and success generously. We’re focused first and foremost on empowering each other to do our best work, today and into the future. You'll be on a team that works incredibly hard and seeks other exceptional people excited to do the same.

Responsibilities

First week:

Take the reins of our HRIS platform (Rippling) and ongoing office projects

First month:

Begin transforming the office into a space where folks are excited to show up and do their best work
Operationalize our HR processes and ensure all new hires have smooth onboarding experiences
Stand up dashboards and reporting to give leadership real-time visibility into HR metrics

First 3 months & beyond:

Built a scalable operating system for the company that can support 2–3x headcount without breaking
Delivered and continue to deliver perfect compliance with payroll and employment laws
Transformed Hadrius is one of the best places to work in NYC

About You

Builder’s mindset: You are energized by creating processes from scratch, not just managing what exists.
Autonomy: You operate with minimal supervision and make high-quality decisions quickly.
Coachable: Open to learning the Hadrius way while also raising the bar.
All-in: This is not a 9–5. We’re building fast and looking for someone equally committed.
Clear communicator: Your style is clear, direct, intentional and easy to follow

Qualifications

1+ years of professional experience in HR/POps roles

Benefits

401k (100% match up to 6%)
Healthcare, dental, vision, etc.
FiDi housing stipend

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