People Operations Manager at Dynamic Real Estate Development Firm (Midtown)

Our client, a rapidly growing real estate development and technology-driven housing company, is seeking a highly organized and proactive People Operations Manager. This role will work closely with the Head of Talent, providing ranging HR support, along with the day-to-day office logistics. This is a collaborative role that touches many areas of the organization. Strong communication skills, professionalism, and flexibility are essential. The ideal candidate must have a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality. This is a fast-paced, high-ownership position, and a fantastic opportunity to help contribute to growth at a mission-driven firm. RESPONSIBILITIES • Help take point on employee questions around HR topics, benefits, policies, and procedures • Handle new hire onboarding logistics, including background checks, paperwork, and system and technology setup • Keep employee records up to date in the HRIS system, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality • Support payroll by managing time-off requests, employee updates, and required documentation • Coordinate benefits enrollments, changes, and employee communications, ensuring compliance with employment laws and HR best practices • Manage offboarding, including exit interviews, final paperwork, and access removal • Help manage Lever, Ramp, Insperity, My2N and Alarm • Assist in creation of job descriptions and postings, help manage outsourced recruiting partners, screening candidates for junior roles, coordinating interviews and closing out candidates • Manage incoming mail, deliveries, and make post office runs • Answer the door and greet visitors • Ensure the kitchen is stocked with food and the offices/bathrooms are fully stocked with amenities • Coordinate team lunches and events, volunteering, promotions and employee apparel • Coordinate with vendors around building maintenance, cleaning, and alarm • Provide basic IT support and coordinate with external IT vendors • Manage software subscriptions and licenses • Handle ongoing special assignments as needed • Maintain flexibility and availability to provide after-hours support if needed REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree required • 2-5+ years of experience in an HR coordinator or HR support role — out of a start-up, real estate, or finance is ideal, along with exposure to recruitment • Ability to take ownership • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • A flexible, “no task too small” attitude • Great written and verbal communication • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Experience or exposure to CRM systems and platforms such as: Lever, Ramp, Insperity, My2N and Alarm • Able to see around corners, connect dots, and anticipate needed before it’s requested • Comfortable working in ambiguity, energized by solving problems in real time • Meticulous, fast, and unflappable • Operate with discretion and sound judgment; trusted to handle sensitive information with care SALARY $85-$120K (DOE) + Benefits + 401K + Equity + Weekly lunches and other perks! HOURS 9:00am – 6:30/7:00pm, with flexibility as needed This role will offer WFH on Fridays during the summer, as well as a WFH option 1-2x/month for the rest of the year Successful candidate will have a 24/7 mentality #IND1 Apply tot his job