People Operations - US

About the role

sunday is at an inflection point in the US. We have 70+ employees across 7 states, a fast-growing team, and a real opportunity to build something that most companies never get right: a People function that actually moves the business forward.

You'll handle the fundamentals (payroll, compliance, benefits) with precision and efficiency, then redirect that saved time toward the work that actually moves the needle: partnering with leaders, shaping culture, and building a People function that can scale with us.

What You'll Do

• Design and automate US People Operations from the ground up, identifying where AI and smart tooling can replace manual work before it becomes technical debt
• Own HRIS configuration and optimization (HiBob or equivalent), building workflows, dashboards, and reporting that give leaders real-time visibility into their teams
• Establish scalable, documented processes for onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and the full employee lifecycle
• Serve as the go-to advisor for US managers on performance, employee relations, compensation, and org design
• Translate ambiguous situations into clear recommendations, moving forward without waiting for perfect information
• Support performance cycles, engagement initiatives, and culture-building efforts that make sunday a place people want to stay and grow
• Run end-to-end US payroll across 7+ states with zero errors, managing deductions, tax filings, and reconciliations
• Administer US benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)) with a seamless employee experience
• Ensure multi-state HR compliance, proactively identifying gaps and building practices aligned with federal and state law
• Manage relationships with benefits brokers, legal counsel, PEO providers, and compliance advisors
• Evaluate and implement new tools and platforms as sunday's needs evolve

About You

• 5+ years in an HR Business Partner, People Operations, or HR Generalist role at a fast-growing startup or scaleup, ideally with multi-state or international exposure
• You've run US payroll end-to-end and know what "zero errors" actually requires
• Deep working knowledge of US employment law and multi-state compliance
• You default to automation and AI before adding headcount or manual process
• Analytical and precise: you track metrics, surface discrepancies early, and build reporting others actually use
• Comfortable operating without a playbook: you make sound decisions in ambiguity and move forward without waiting for permission
• Strong communicator who can translate complex HR and legal topics into clear guidance for non-HR audiences
• You think like a founder about the function you own

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $90,000-$110,000
• Stock options
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) for you and your dependents
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible, unlimited PTO policy
• Hybrid work setup: 3 days/week in office in Atlanta, Chicago, or NYC
• Real autonomy and broad scope from day one
• The opportunity to build the US People function from scratch at a company that's growing fast and moving faster

Recruitment Process

- Share your story: Application with resume

- Let's get to know each other through a phone screen interview

- Meet with the hiring manager

- Impress your future colleagues with a live case study

- Meet the broader team and get a feel for our culture

- Offer: we want you

- Reference checks (3 most recent managers)