People & Culture Partner

About the role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a People & Culture Partner based in the United States. This role offers the opportunity to own and shape the full People Operations function for a growing remote US team. You will serve as the local People & Culture expert, supporting employees and managers across the entire employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing support, candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offers, and delivering a strong candidate experience.
• Partner with hiring managers to create job descriptions, interview structures, and evaluation processes aligned with business needs.
• Lead onboarding activities, including documentation, equipment coordination, HR system setup, and ensuring new hires have a successful start.
• Own employee lifecycle administration, including hiring changes, leave management, offboarding, employee records, and HRIS maintenance.
• Support payroll administration and employee payroll-related questions while partnering with external payroll providers.
• Ensure compliance with US employment regulations across multiple states, including wage and hour requirements, leave policies, employee classifications, and required documentation.
• Maintain and improve HR policies, employee handbook content, benefits administration, and internal processes.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR questions, employee relations matters, and workplace support.
• Coach managers on performance discussions, employee engagement, and effective people management practices.
• Design and execute remote culture and engagement initiatives that strengthen connection and belonging.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, employee data accuracy, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with global People & Culture teams to implement company-wide programs while adapting initiatives to meet US requirements.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional with strong generalist capabilities and the ability to independently manage People Operations in a growing organization.
• You should be comfortable operating across multiple HR disciplines while building trusted relationships with employees and leaders.
• 3-5 years of experience in a US-based HR, People Operations, or People & Culture generalist role, ideally within a startup or scaling organization.
• Experience managing a broad HR scope, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, payroll support, and HR administration.
• A strong understanding of US employment laws and HR practices across multiple states.
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll, and benefits platforms such as Gusto, BambooHR, or similar systems.
• Ability to operate independently as the primary People representative while effectively leveraging support from global teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A clear, empathetic, and approachable communication style with employees at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Experience supporting remote or distributed teams is preferred.
• An interest in using AI tools and automation to improve HR processes and employee experiences.
• Flexibility to collaborate with international teams across different time zones, particularly with global colleagues based in Australia.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a passion for creating positive workplace experiences.

Benefits

• Full remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Competitive 401(k) matching program.
• Comprehensive private health insurance coverage, including medical benefits.
• Generous paid time off programs, including personal, volunteer, and parental leave options.
• Employee Assistance Program offering support for financial, work, relationship, family, and wellbeing needs.
• Access to employee product benefits and discounts for friends and family.
• Learning and development opportunities through dedicated growth budgets and learning platforms.
• Opportunities for career development within a growing global organization.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture focused on belonging, innovation, and meaningful impact.
• Opportunities to participate in community initiatives, volunteer programs, and sustainability-focused activities.

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.