People Partner

About the role

The Opportunity Allara is excited to be hiring our first People Partner! In this role, you’ll build and lead the next chapter of our people function. This is a high-impact, foundational role where you’ll shape how HR operates at Allara.

Responsibilities

• Build upon and operationalize the company’s people infrastructure, establishing scalable processes across performance management, employee relations, compliance, and total rewards
• Serve as a trusted partner for employees and leadership alike, advising on organizational decisions, team effectiveness, and employee-related risks and opportunities
• Design, implement and execute people programs that elevate the employee experience while supporting business growth and operational rigor
• Manage employee relations matters with sound judgment, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes
• Partner cross-functionally to align people strategies with business priorities and workforce planning
• Evaluate and optimize existing tools, policies, and vendor partnerships (e.g., PEO, benefits) to ensure they meet the company’s evolving needs

Requirements

• 8+ years of HR/People experience, including a strong background in employee relations, total rewards, and programs
• At least 3+ years’ experience managing and owning key processes such as performance management, employee relations, and compliance
• Proven ability to operate as a true generalist – comfortable owning the full employee lifecycle in a standalone or lean HR environment
• Experience building and improving people programs and policies in a thoughtful, practical way
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR compliance, with the ability to apply sound judgment in real-time situations
• Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence senior leaders; confident providing guidance, perspective, and recommendations
• Highly self-directed and resourceful, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the healthcare industry, or a similarly regulated industry
• Prior experience at a high-growth startup, particularly during scaling phases (Series B–D)

Skills

• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution
• Strong communicator with a solutions-oriented approach
• Ability to navigate complex HR issues with sound judgment
• Experience in performance management, employee relations, and compliance
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR compliance

Benefits

• Compensation & Career Growth: $120,000 - $140,000, with actual compensation determined based on a variety of factors
• Equity
• Professional development & employee learning programs
• Work Environment & Flexibility: 3-day hybrid in NYC, Unlimted PTO & 11 company holidays
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Long- and short-term disability coverage, Annual employee wellness stipend
• Family & Future Planning: 401(k) plan, Parental leave & family planning support benefits
• Additional Perks: Company-issued laptop, Annual work-from-home stipend, Commuter benefits (if applicable)

Pay

$120,000 - $140,000

Schedule

Hybrid (NYC)