People Operations - US

👋 About Us

• Design and automate US People Operations from the ground up, identifying where AI and smart tooling can replace manual work before it becomes technical debt

• Own HRIS configuration and optimization (HiBob or equivalent), building workflows, dashboards, and reporting that give leaders real-time visibility into their teams

• Establish scalable, documented processes for onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and the full employee lifecycle

• Serve as the go-to advisor for US managers on performance, employee relations, compensation, and org design

• Translate ambiguous situations into clear recommendations, moving forward without waiting for perfect information

• Support performance cycles, engagement initiatives, and culture-building efforts that make sunday a place people want to stay and grow

• Run end-to-end US payroll across 7+ states with zero errors, managing deductions, tax filings, and reconciliations

• Administer US benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)) with a seamless employee experience

• Ensure multi-state HR compliance, proactively identifying gaps and building practices aligned with federal and state law

• Manage relationships with benefits brokers, legal counsel, PEO providers, and compliance advisors

• Evaluate and implement new tools and platforms as sunday's needs evolve

• 5+ years in an HR Business Partner, People Operations, or HR Generalist role at a fast-growing startup or scaleup, ideally with multi-state or international exposure

• You've run US payroll end-to-end and know what "zero errors" actually requires

• Deep working knowledge of US employment law and multi-state compliance

• You default to automation and AI before adding headcount or manual process

• Analytical and precise: you track metrics, surface discrepancies early, and build reporting others actually use

• Comfortable operating without a playbook: you make sound decisions in ambiguity and move forward without waiting for permission

• Strong communicator who can translate complex HR and legal topics into clear guidance for non-HR audiences

• You think like a founder about the function you own

• Competitive salary: $100,000 – $125,000 base + stock options

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) for you and your dependents

• 401(k) plan

• Flexible, unlimited PTO policy

• Hybrid work setup: 3 days/week in office in Atlanta, Chicago, or NYC

• Real autonomy and broad scope from day one

• The opportunity to build the US People function from scratch at a company that's growing fast and moving faster

• Share your story: Application with resume

• Let's get to know each other through a phone screen interview

• Meet with the hiring manager

• Impress your future colleagues with a live case study

• Meet the broader team and get a feel for our culture

• Offer: we want you

• Reference checks (3 most recent managers)