Founding People Operations Manager

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
2. 💼 Recruiting coordinator
   1. Help coordinate candidate interviews and communication to keep a tight process
   2. Manage the interview lifecycle for candidates that come onsite
3. 🌱 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
4. 🧾 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

1. 15 minute initial phone screen: basic role eligibility questions to assess initial fit
2. 45 minute technical: In-depth assessment of your previous experience, HRIS knowledge and office management experience
3. 2 hour onsite: In-depth assessment of your drivers, work ethic, goals, and more to determine mutual fit
4. Offer