People Ops Manager

Slope; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

An innovative AI startup in New York City is looking for a People Operations Associate to manage and scale all aspects of people operations including sourcing talent, onboarding, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in HR within a fast-paced startup environment, be detail-oriented, and comfortable managing HR systems like Rippling. The expected salary range is $120,000 – $150,000, complemented by a competitive compensation package with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in People Operations, HR, or a similar role in a fast-paced startup.
• Skilled at working with recruiters, lawyers, and finance teams to get things done.
• Proactive with a low-ego approach to building processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and scale all aspects of People Ops, including talent sourcing and onboarding.
• Manage Rippling across payroll, benefits, and system integrations.
• Work with recruiters on hiring operations and headcount planning.

Skills

Experience in People Operations

Fluency in HR systems (ideally Rippling)

Detail-oriented and organized

Tools

Rippling

Job description

Location

New York City

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

People

About Profound

Profound is an NYC-based AI startup helping brands measure and improve their visibility in AI platforms such as ChatGPT. We partner with some of the biggest brands and marketing agencies, including companies like MongoDB, Indeed, Mercury, DocuSign, Zapier, Ramp, Rho, Golin, Workable, Mejuri, Eight Sleep, G2, US Bank, Chime, and Clay.

We recently raised a $35 million Series B funding round led by Sequoia Capital, with continued backing from venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins, Khosla Ventures, Saga VC, and South Park Commons, as well as angel investors including Guillermo Rauch (Vercel) and Andrew Karam (Applovin).

Learn more at tryprofound.com.

Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As our People Operations Associate, you’ll build and own the systems that power our team — everything from recruiting and onboarding to payroll, benefits, and compliance.

You’ll take over work currently handled by external partners and bring it in-house, partnering closely with leadership to scale Profound’s people infrastructure as we grow.

What You’ll Do

• Own and scale all things People Ops — sourcing talent, hiring, onboarding, compensation, and compliance.
• Manage Rippling across payroll, benefits, devices, and system integrations.
• Partner with recruiters to drive hiring operations, profiling, and headcount planning.
• Oversee commission agreements, offer letters, and employment documentation.
• Work directly with lawyers on contracts, immigration, and compliance.
• Manage benefits programs — from renewals to open enrollment.

Who You Are

• 3–5 years of experience in People Operations, HR, or a similar role in a fast‑paced startup.
• Fluent in HR systems (ideally Rippling) and comfortable managing vendors, benefits, and payroll.
• Skilled at working with recruiters, lawyers, and finance teams to get things done.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and proactive — you see problems before they happen.
• Low‑ego operator who loves to build processes that make the company run smoother.

Location

This is an on‑site role based in our Union Square office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact.

For this role, the expected base salary range is $120,000 – $150,000. Profound’s total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.