About Union
Union is a 4-person People Operations and Recruiting firm for high-retention startups. We work with our clients to build or upgrade any process, tools, and performance management policies necessary so our candidates, and everyone our clients hire, succeed long-term.
About the Role:
Most of our team is EST and we seek support for our clients that work primarily in CT and PST.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented People Operations Expert to own a subset of our client’s People Ops and HR Functions. Most of our clients are 10-60 person startups and SMBs in the US with some international teams. You will own client relationships and delivery for Union’s embedded HR consulting model. Partner with founders and execs at high-growth startups to design and run people programs that work — from payroll and onboarding to comp bands and performance systems.
The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in human resources at startups, a strong command of professional (yet, casual) communications and project management skills, and can delegate tasks to our internal HR Admin. The right candidate is excited about building the new performance review structures of the future, but also willing to meet clients' where they are at and help create what companies are ready to utilize.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the efficient functioning of a growing organization. We are a kind and friendly group that works sustainably for ourselves and one another.
Role's Key Responsibilities:
Act as the day-to-day HR partner for 6–10 startup clients
Manage payroll, benefits, onboarding/offboarding, and employee relations
Advise founders and execs on org design, compensation, and feedback culture
Build performance review cycles, leveling frameworks, and HR policies
Handle tricky employee relations with empathy and sound judgment
Plan offsites, host virtual client events and facilitate virtual workshops
Shape strategy around recruiting, compensation (ie philosophy + bands), and leveling
Collaborate with Union’s internal admin and CEO on deliverables and insights
Our Ideal Candidate:
Ready to work primarily in CT and PST hours
Hospitality mindset: you want to make employees have a great experience. You love creating special moments for people.
You’ve likely led HR or People Ops function at a 30–150-person startup or feel ready to be a Director-level role
You’re known for clarity, follow-through, and kindness
You understand how startups make money — and how HR drives business results
You enjoy structure and rigor and process, but thrive in variety and change
Compensation and Benefits:
$80,000 - $100,000 a year
Medical Insurance individual plan is 100% covered
Dental and Vision coverage provided
Unlimited PTO
Macbook Air provided
Skills Required
- 4-8 years of human resources experience at startups
- Experience leading People Ops or HR function at 30-150 person startups or readiness for Director-level role
- Manage payroll, benefits, onboarding/offboarding, and employee relations
- Design org structures, compensation strategies, and compensation bands
- Build performance review cycles, leveling frameworks, and HR policies
- Strong professional communication and project management skills
- Ability to delegate tasks to internal HR Admin
- Availability to work primarily CT and PST hours
- Hospitality mindset and empathetic approach to employee experience
- Experience planning offsites, hosting virtual client events, and facilitating workshops
What We Do
Union is a People Operations and Recruiting firm specializing in fractional HR services for high-retention startups. They provide white-glove People Ops and recruiting expertise to help companies scale effectively, implementing a people-first talent playbook and managing performance policies. Their team comprises former Heads of Talent and People Ops specialists who act as an extension of their clients' teams.
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