People & Office Operations Manager

Who We Are

We are a science and technology non-profit that is on a mission to define the past, present, and future flood risk in America. We are passionate about our work and are made up of some of the most talented people in the digital landscape.

Who You Are

You are passionate about the challenges posed by our changing environment and want to join our team of professionals dedicated to identifying the growing risks of an uncertain world. You are detail-oriented, highly organized and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment. You are a self-starter as well as a team player and willing to get your hands dirty - no task is too small, no challenge is too big. Navigating difficult, sensitive conversations is your superpower. 

What You’ll Do

The People & Office Operations Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining our work culture and environment, ensuring high levels of organizational effectiveness, communication and happiness for our team. This means everything from creating company processes and running events to managing HR compliance, benefits and payroll. 

Some day to day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 People Operations (70%)

• Recruiting, coordinating interview schedules, and ensuring a positive interview experience for candidates and interviewers
• Developing and implementing onboarding, management, and offboarding processes across the organization
• Benefits management
• Facilitating performance reviews, company surveys, training, and other ongoing people operations
• Gather operational data (e.g., team efficiency, impact of vacation policy, etc.) 
• Scaling people management practices as we grow

Office Operations (30%)

• Manage payroll and invoicing 
• Vendor evaluation, selection, onboarding and management
• Manage registrations and filings for tax, state business registrations, and insurance
• Plan team events and oversee office improvements
• Special projects of any shape and size - the Operations team is on point for anything that doesn't neatly fit into the rest of the company, including new initiatives

Your Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in  human resources and benefits administration
• Bachelor’s, PHR, and/or SHRM a plus
• Experience in a nonprofit environment (with related tax/compliance matters) a plus
• Knowledge of current HR and associated employment practices and laws
• Experience maintaining HRIS systems
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Effective balance of taking initiative and working independently, and collaborating with other key stakeholders
• Excellent integrity, judgment, and ability to build trust at all organizational levels
• Fluent in and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and best practices
• No ego - you put the team first
• Must be able to work out of our Brooklyn office

Our Values

• Fun: Our profession is our passion
• Inclusive: Everyone has a voice
• Impact: We only do things that move the needle
• Trust: We rely on each other and the world can rely on us
• Integrity: We always consider the impact of our actions

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Tech startup environment
• Working on the world’s biggest issue with other passionate professionals

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.