People Operations Associate

Ready to Support a Thriving Workplace?

We're looking for a People Operations Specialist to join our People Ops team at Kikoff!

In this role, you'll help create a positive employee experience that keeps our team running smoothly. From assisting with onboarding to supporting various HR processes, you'll be a key player in maintaining our team's day-to-day operations and fostering a great work environment.

What You'll Do:

• Hit the ground running by developing a mind-blowing onboarding program that gets new hires fired up and ready to make their mark from day one.

• Own and iterate on various HR processes, including benefits administration, leave management, and employee record-keeping.

• Partner with managers and new hires to build out 30-60-90 day plans and create a virtuous feedback cycle with our talent team.

• Respond to employee inquiries and assist with basic HR-related questions and requests.

• Collect and organize employee feedback and engagement data to help identify areas for improvement.

• Support additional People Operations processes as needed, such as recruitment administration and HR reporting

What You'll Bring:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on providing great customer service to employees.

• Basic understanding of HR practices and eagerness to learn more about people operations.

• Ability to think critically and apply first principles thinking to identify when and why certain practices are most effective, and when alternative approaches may be more suitable for our unique context.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the EQ to initiate and navigate hard conversations

• A bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in the HR world, with a track record of excelling in performance management and employee development goals.

• An HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) or desire to obtain one within first year.

Kikoff: A FinTech Unicorn Powering Financial Progress with AI
At Kikoff, our mission is to provide radically affordable financial tools to help consumers achieve financial security. We're a profitable, high growth FinTech unicorn serving millions of people, many of whom are building credit or navigating life paycheck to paycheck. With innovative technology and AI, we simplify credit building, reduce debt, and expand access to financial opportunities to those who need them the most. Founded in 2019, Kikoff is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by top-tier VC investors and NBA star Stephen Curry.

Why Kikoff:

This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.

🏥 Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Kikoff covers the full cost of health insurance for the employee!

📈 Stock Options

🏝 Flexible vacation policy to help you recharge

💰US salary range for this full-time position consists of base + equity + benefits

Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience:

90K - 130K base + equity

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Kikoff Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

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Compensation Range: $90K - $130K