Recruiting & People Operations Associate

Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits. 

More than half of all working Americans are not saving enough for their future. Too often, it’s because they are employed by a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan. Human Interest is changing that by making it affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.

We’re a high-growth fintech company changing the retirement industry. We are backed by a number of investors. This includes funding from Marshall Wace and Baillie Gifford, as well as top investors such as BlackRock, TPG (The Rise Fund), SoftBank, Glynn Capital, NewView Capital, USVP, Wing, Uncork, and more.

About the role

As a Recruiting & People Operations Associate, you are the heartbeat of the Talent and People functions. You don’t just bridge the gap between hiring and employment; you own the entire transition. This role is designed for a process-driven operator who sees Recruiting and People Ops as a single, unified experience. You will optimize the systems that power our hiring funnel while simultaneously maintaining the HR infrastructure that supports our employees throughout their tenure.

What you get to do every day

Recruiting Operations & Coordination

• Complex Scheduling: Own the end-to-end interview lifecycle for the Talent Acquisition team, managing complex, multi-time zone calendars with speed and precision.
• ATS Management (Greenhouse): Act as a power user for Greenhouse, ensuring all requisitions, candidate stages, templates, and interview plans are updated, compliant, and optimized for data reporting.
• Tech Stack & Data Governance: Support the rollout and maintenance of recruiting tools (e.g., BrightHire, LinkedIn Recruiter) and maintain a "Systems Playbook" that documents standard operating procedures to ensure team-wide consistency.
• Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks in the hiring funnel and propose operational solutions to improve hiring velocity.

People Ops & Systems Administration 

• Lifecycle Management: Own the "Pre-Hire to Hire" journey, managing the seamless hand-off from Greenhouse to Workday. This includes ensuring 100% data accuracy for new hire profiles and headcount tracking across both platforms.
• Onboarding & Compliance: Lead the I-9 verification process and conduct regular audits of employee digital files to ensure we are always audit-ready.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders in IT, L&D, and Facilities to ensure a flawless "hand-off" from the recruiting stage to the first day of onboarding.
• People Team Service Delivery: Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, managing Tier 1 People Team tickets with a focus on accuracy and timely resolution.
• Total Rewards Support: Oversee the employee referral program, tracking eligibility and coordinating with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate bonus payouts.

What you bring to the role

• Experience: 1–2+ years of experience in Recruiting Coordination, People Ops, or an Administrative role within a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment.
• Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience with Workday and Greenhouse is essential; you understand how to manage the flow of data between an ATS and an HRIS.
• Detail Obsession: You take pride in "clean data" and understand that a small error in a Workday entry, an I-9 audit, or an offer letter has a significant impact on the employee experience.
• Master of Logistics: You can solve the "Tetris" of conflicting schedules while maintaining a customer-centric mindset for candidates and hiring managers.
• HR Literacy: A solid understanding of onboarding compliance (e.g., I-9s, labor law posters) and a desire to grow your career within the broader People Operations landscape.
• Remote Proficiency: Highly skilled in Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace to collaborate effectively across a geographically dispersed team.

Why you will love working at Human Interest

Human Interest is tackling one of our country's biggest challenges - closing the retirement gap. You'll be instrumental in architecting and scaling solutions that bring financial security to employees at small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. We’ve made significant progress, but there is still growth ahead, offering you a unique opportunity to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and advance your career alongside a dedicated, mission-driven team. We value hard work and recognize that our team's contributions are key to our continued success.

Join Human Interest and make a lasting impact by shaping the future of retirement.

Our operating principles define how we work together as a team. They reflect Human Interest’s unique view on what’s important and what’s right. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions on their own. It also helps candidates considering career opportunities critically evaluate whether they will thrive at Human Interest. 

• Customer obsession: We're all about creating amazing experiences for our customers. We put their needs first and go the extra mile to make them smile.
• Long-Term Orientation: We're not just playing for today; we're building a legacy. We think big, plan strategically, and invest in our future.
• Autonomous and Accountable Teams: We trust our team members to take ownership and make smart decisions. We empower you to be your best self!
• An Escalating Bar for Talent and Performance: We're constantly raising the bar and challenging ourselves to be better. We believe in growth and continuous improvement.
• Fundamental Optimism: We see the glass as half full (and then we fill it up with more amazing ideas!). We believe in the power of positivity and the potential for greatness.

Compensation - At Human Interest, there are a number of factors that are used to determine the appropriate pay range for each position. We take into account the cost of labor for each position in various markets across the U.S. The base salary for this position spans $70,000 - $85,000 and represents the minimum in our lowest geographic region to a maximum in our highest geographic region. The salary we offer to a new employee within this range is based on their location within the U.S., their relevant job-related skills, and experience. At Human Interest, base salary is one component of the overall total rewards package. Depending on the position, additional compensation components such as bonuses, commissions, and equity may be offered. All of our employees are offered a robust suite of physical, financial, and mental wellness benefits. In compliance with applicable laws, we do not inquire about salary history, or about criminal history prior to a conditional offer of employment.

Benefits - 

• A great 401(k) plan: Our own! Our 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and $0 plan fees
• Top-of-the-line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance
• Competitive time off and parental leave
• Addition Wealth:  Unlimited access to digital tools, financial professionals, and a knowledge center to help you understand your equity and support your financial wellness
• Lyra: Enhanced Mental Health Support for Employees and dependents  
• Carrot: Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Candidly:  Student loan resource to help you and your family plan, borrow, and repay student debt
• Monthly work-from-home stipend; quarterly lifestyle stipend
• Engaging team-building experiences, ranging from virtual social events to team offsites, promoting collaboration and camaraderie.

We’re a great place to work (but don’t take our word for it) 

Here’s a list of our awards and accolades:

• Certified as a Great Place To Work® (2023-2025)
• Fortune Best Place to Work in the Bay Area (2024)
• Best Places to Work by Built In (2023-2024)
• America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes (2020-2022, 2024) 
• A Top Company by Y Combinator (2020-2023)
• Inc. Fastest Growing Companies (2021)

Human Interest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws. Employment with Human Interest is at-will, meaning either you or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided by law or written agreement.

We are committed to making every stage of our application process fully accessible to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the process, please let us know at [email protected].
Protect yourself against fraud and identity theft. Apply to our open positions directly via our careers page on Greenhouse. Human Interest will never ask applicants for their financial or banking information as part of our application process. All legitimate communication will come from a @humaninterest.com email address. If you have questions, please reach out to us directly at [email protected]

Please note Human Interest does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider resumes from vendors, including and without limitation search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We comply with CCPA guidelines.

See more: https://humaninterest.com/disclosures