People & Culture Associate - HR Ops & Benefits

Leap Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Hybrid work culture (NYC office)

Flexible time off

Company perks access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Leap Inc. is seeking an organized Associate, People & Culture to own HRIS administration, benefits, leave processes, and employee support. This role acts as a reliable partner to managers and employees, ensuring accurate data and timely solutions across multiple HR workflows.

The position aligns with a high-performing People & Culture function operating across HQ and stores. This role is based in New York with a hybrid work model, offering opportunities to impact HR systems, policy

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of HR operations experience with exposure to HRIS administration and benefits.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, STD, ACA and applicable state leave laws.
• Experience with UKG (strongly preferred) or comparable HRIS platform.
• High attention to detail and strong service orientation.

Responsibilities

• HRIS Administration: manage UKG inputs, hires, terminations, and status changes with accuracy.
• Benefits Administration: enrollments, life events, vendor coordination, and data integrity.
• Leave Administration: manage FMLA, state leaves, STD, and ADA accommodations.
• Employee Support: respond to inquiries and maintain positive employee experience.
• HR Projects & Collaboration: support policy updates and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

HR operations

HRIS administration

Attention to detail

Written communication

Discretion

Service-oriented mindset

Tools

UKG

Job description

Leap Inc. is seeking an organized Associate, People & Culture to own HRIS administration, benefits, leave processes, and employee support. This role acts as a reliable partner to managers and employees, ensuring accurate data and timely solutions across multiple HR workflows.

The position aligns with a high-performing People & Culture function operating across HQ and stores. This role is based in New York with a hybrid work model, offering opportunities to impact HR systems, policy