Generalist - People Operations

Third Plateau

United States

Remote

USD 105,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote-First Approach

Flexible & Generous Time Off

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a People Operations Generalist to enhance employee experience through efficient HR operations. This role involves payroll management, recruitment, and compliance oversight. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of HR experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in HR technology. The company offers extensive benefits, including flexible time off and remote-first work culture.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience in Human Resources.
Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines calmly.
Experience with HR platforms for process improvement.

Responsibilities

Execute day-to-day HR operations and support employee relations.
Manage full-cycle recruitment and talent development.
Maintain systems and ensure compliance with employment laws.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with HR technology

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Paylocity

Lattice

Ethena

Job description

Overview

Third Plateau is a social impact and philanthropy consulting firm. We partner with nonprofits, philanthropists, families, and the public sector to achieve transformative, community-centered impact.

Base pay range: $105,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Note: This range is provided by Third Plateau. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

What You'll Do

The People Operations Generalist (Associate Director) plays a vital role in ensuring a smooth, inclusive, and people-centered employee experience at Third Plateau. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day HR operations, supporting employee relations, and partnering with managers and staff to foster a positive workplace culture. The Generalist will serve as a trusted resource for employees and supervisors while ensuring compliance with firm policies and employment laws.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

Oversee and process semi-monthly payroll, including onboarding, terminations, leave management, deduction changes, and generating reports
Troubleshoot payroll issues and ensure systems integrate effectively with finance and other providers
Partner with the payroll provider to manage payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Benefits Management: Administer employee benefits including open enrollment, invoicing, and ad-hoc changes; analyze employee surveys and support benefit design discussions with leadership; coordinate open enrollment logistics and enrollment troubleshooting
401(k) Administration: Process semi-monthly 401(k) contributions and maintain data accuracy with Fidelity

Employee Lifecycle & Performance Management

Onboarding & Offboarding: Manage end-to-end onboarding logistics, benefits enrollment, background checks, and 401(k) setup; develop personalized onboarding plans with hiring managers
Performance Management: Lead the annual review process using Lattice, train staff on tools, and assist leadership with calibration during reviews

HR Operations & Employee Engagement

Operational Support: Provide day-to-day HR support, maintain systems, answer employee questions, and manage timekeeping and expenses
Audit and update SOPs to align with compliance requirements
Cultural Stewardship & Employee Relations: Engage in team-building, development, and culture initiatives; address employee concerns and coach managers

Recruitment & Talent Development

Recruitment: Manage full-cycle recruitment with hiring managers; facilitate debriefs and candidate selection
Talent Development: Maintain job descriptions and skills frameworks; support development programs

HRIS & Data Management

HRIS Management: Oversee Paylocity, Lattice, Lever, Ethena; ensure data integrity and automate where possible
Reporting & Data Analysis: Generate payroll, benefits, and performance reports; build dashboards for workforce insights

Policy & Compliance Oversight

Leave Management: Administer FMLA, ADA, parental and medical leave; guide employees and managers on processes
Policy Creation & Updates: Draft policies and maintain the employee handbook
Compliance & Reporting: Manage filings and audits with regulatory bodies and ensure adherence to employment laws

What You'll Need

5+ years of professional experience in Human Resources
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines calmly
Proficiency with technology and a track record of improving processes and systems for scalability
Comfort with HR platforms (e.g., Paylocity, Lattice, Tilt, Ethena)
Excellent listening, writing, and oral communication skills

Benefits

Remote-First Approach
Flexible & Generous Time Off
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you, with employer contributions toward dependent coverage
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
Employer contribution up to $825 to Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, DCFSA, and Commuter)
Home office stipend up to $550, with $250 annually thereafter
$110 cell phone and home internet stipend
13 weeks paid parental and medical leave
Annual year-end bonus based on company and individual performance
$500 annually for well-being
Access to curated learning opportunities and team-based growth experiences

Application Deadline

Deadline: 5pm Pacific Time, September 19, 2025

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? We encourage you to apply. Third Plateau is committed to Equity & Belonging and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Equal employment opportunity statements apply.

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