Senior People Operations Associate

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, empathetic, and process-savvy People Operations Associate to join our People team. In this role, you’ll be the operational backbone of key People processes — leading onboarding coordination and facilitation, managing leave of absence administration, and supporting other critical People Ops workflows that keep our growing team running smoothly.

You’ll partner closely with new hires, managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure every Nourisher has a seamless start and the support they need throughout their employment journey. From coordinating onboarding and maintaining HRIS data to managing employee lifecycle processes, you’ll play a hands-on role in delivering an excellent employee experience.

This is a foundational role focused on execution and operational excellence — but also a launchpad. As you strengthen our day-to-day operations, you’ll have the opportunity to streamline workflows, identify automation opportunities, and help build scalable People systems that enable the broader team to focus on strategic, high-impact initiatives.

This role reports into our VP of People. It’s a full-time, NYC-based position (expectation to work in-person 3–4 days per week, with some remote flexibility). Our office is located in the heart of Union Square.

• You’re passionate about Nourish’s mission. You’re interested in nutrition and are eager to be part of solving America’s healthcare crisis.
• You value high-impact work: We believe people are the most important key to our success. Your contributions will directly impact the success and growth of our company.
• You have a passion for people. You’re excited to take on a role where your empathy and organizational skills will shine, creating a positive workplace experience for our team.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment. Engage with cross-functional teams, contribute to HR initiatives, and be a key player in fostering a strong workplace culture.
• You geek out about employment law and regulations. We employ Nourishers in all 50 states. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring a smooth and sound HR operation.

• Onboarding & Lifecycle Support: Own and manage the end-to-end onboarding administration process for new hires, including ensure completion of pre-hire tasks (e.g., background checks, I-9, E-Verify) and facilitation of Week 1 on-site onboarding. Support ongoing employee lifecycle events including transfers, terminations, and leaves.
• Culture Cultivation: Contribute to development & execution of employee engagement initiatives including company onboarding, culture events, offsite coordination & planning
• HR Operations & Data Management: Maintain accurate employee records across systems (e.g., ADP, Lattice, Checkr, Workbright), conduct regular audits, and ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Leave & Accommodations Administration: Manage various types of employee leave (FMLA, personal, disability), ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Employee Support & Experience: Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related questions via our shared inbox, providing timely, empathetic, and accurate support to our Clinical Support population.

• You have 2-4 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a high-growth tech startup environment.
• You're comfortable with high-volume execution — you find satisfaction in helping others and keeping things moving.
• You have strong attention to detail and a knack for staying organized in a fast-paced environment.
• You're tech-savvy— you enjoy learning systems and experimenting with tools that make work easier.
• You are a clear, kind, and professional communicator — both in writing and verbally.
• You take extreme ownership of your work, demonstrating accountability and a strong work ethic.
• You're a problem solver who doesn’t just flag issues, but proposes solutions.
• You're passionate about improving the employee experience and supporting clinicians who are making a real-world impact.
• You're able to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• You're able to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
• You thrive in collaborative environments and are comfortable working with multiple stakeholders.
• Bonus points if you have experience with Checkr, Workbright or Front or experience supporting a distributed or clinical workforce.