People Operations

About Clay

Clay is a creative tool for growth. Our mission is to help businesses grow  — without huge investments in tooling or manual labor. We’re already helping over 100,000 people grow their business with Clay. From local pizza shops to enterprises like Anthropic and Notion, our tool lets you instantly translate any idea that you have for growing your company into reality. We’re looking for sharp, low-ego people to help us turn every business's creative ideas into a reality.  Check out our wall of love to learn more about the product.

Why is Clay the best place to work in New York?

• Customers love the product (100K+ users and growing)

• We’re growing a lot (10x YoY for the past two years) 

• Incredible culture (our customers keep applying to work here)

• In-person work (beautiful office space in Flatiron)

• Well-resourced (raised a Series B in June 2024 from investors like Sequoia and Meritech)

About the Role

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our culture and driving employee engagement. Reporting to our Head of People, you’ll lead the development and execution of HR strategies that attract, retain, and nurture top talent. Think of yourself as a strategic partner to our teams—ensuring that our people are supported, empowered, and equipped to thrive in their roles.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement HR initiatives aligned with Clay’s mission and values.

• Employee Development: Design and manage training and development programs that support employee growth and career advancement, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

• Employee Experience: Champion initiatives that enhance employee engagement and satisfaction, including feedback mechanisms, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.

• Performance Management: Collaborate with leadership to refine performance management processes, ensuring they are effective, transparent, and aligned with company goals.

• Compliance and Policy: Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, serving as a trusted resource for employees on HR-related matters.

What You'll Bring

• A strong passion for people and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

• Proven experience in HR or People Operations leadership, ideally in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.

• Strong analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to identifying trends and driving strategic initiatives.

• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, with a knack for navigating complex challenges and prioritizing effectively.

Life @ Clay 

Based out of a central office on 19th Street in Manhattan's Flatiron District. We love the energy of in-person collaboration while also offering the flexibility to work from home when needed.

• Competitive salary and role trajectory: Roles, responsibilities, and comp grow as we do

• Health insurance: Fully funded, high quality health, dental & vision coverage (including 80-100% therapy coverage)

• Visa sponsorship: We get it - it's an arduous process, but we're not scared of it

• Paid time off: We expect team members to take at least 3 weeks fully-disconnected per year, with a flexible vacation policy beyond that

• Free lunch: Lunch is provided in office every day

• Parental leave & fertility support: IVF fertility benefits, egg freezing, and 4 months of paid parental leave

Learn more about Clay and what it’s like to work with us right here!