People Operations Associate

Persistent Systems LLC in; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a People Operations Associate to join their Human Resources team in New York City. This full-time role focuses on payroll, benefits administration, employee engagement initiatives, and supporting HR operations, contributing to an exceptional employee experience. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in HRIS and payroll systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years HR role with benefits administration experience.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Knowledge of FMLA and leave programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for HR questions.
• Assist with payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Prepare HR documentation and support onboarding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Excel

Job description

We're seeking a People Operations Associate (Payroll & Benefits) to join our Human Resources team, playing a vital role in delivering an exceptional employee experience across our locations. The role involves providing HR support such as benefits administration, payroll support, and employee engagement initiatives. This is a full-time position based at our New York City headquarters, reporting to the Senior Manager of People Operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as the first point of contact for HR questions, offering guidance on policies and procedures
• Supporting benefits administration, including enrollments, issue resolution with carriers/brokers, invoice reconciliation, and open enrollment support
• Assisting with payroll processing, ensuring timesheet accuracy, managing pay adjustments in HRIS, and reviewing payroll reports
• Supporting leave programs by gathering employee info, preparing documentation for FMLA/disability/other leaves, and maintaining leave records
• Preparing HR documentation such as promotion/transfer letters, employment verifications, I-9s, and Workers' Compensation reports
• Contributing to compensation projects by generating and maintaining reports
• Providing HRIS support, including report generation and analysis
• Supporting onboarding for new hires at our NYC headquarters
• Participating in HR initiatives to improve processes and employee experience
• Offering additional HR administrative support as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years in an HR role with benefits administration experience
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Knowledge of FMLA and leave programs
• Proficiency in Excel, including handling large data sets and pivot tables
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving mindset and passion for process improvement
• Ability to work in-person in NYC at least 3 days a week

Preferred:

• Over 3 years in HR with benefits focus
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification

The annual salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000, based on experience and education. Persistent Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, FSA, 401(k) with match, and other perks.

Company Overview:

Persistent Systems develops Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) wireless radio systems for government and commercial use, providing on-the-move data, voice, video, and situational awareness. Located in NYC, we are passionate about delivering cutting-edge products.