Founding People Operations Manager

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Hadrius
New York, UNITED STATES, United States
65000 - 100000 USD / Year
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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:

  1. 🛠️ 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

  1. 💼 Recruiting coordinator

  2. Help coordinate candidate interviews and communication to keep a tight process

  3. Manage the interview lifecycle for candidates that come onsite

  4. 🌱 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

  1. 🧾 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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