People Operations - US

👋 About Us

sunday is building the fastest, simplest way to pay in restaurants. With a quick scan of a QR code, diners can pay, tip, and leave in about 10 seconds. We believe great products should feel obvious, not complicated, and we focus relentlessly on keeping things simple while earning trust from restaurants and guests at every interaction. Today, sunday powers payments in thousands of restaurants across the US, UK, and France, helping operators turn tables faster, increase tips, and unlock valuable insights. We push ourselves to go beyond what’s expected, building with ownership, moving fast, and scaling with ambition as we tackle our biggest growth opportunity in the US.

About the Role

As sunday's first People Partner fully dedicated to the US, your ultimate goal will be to build and run a world-class HR function that empowers employees, gives US managers a trusted partner on the ground, and protects the company. With 50+ employees across 7 US states, sunday is at an inflection point: managing payroll, multi-state compliance, and benefits enrollment from Europe is no longer sustainable. You'll own the full US HR scope, from operational excellence in payroll and compliance to strategic business partnering. Join early, grow fast, and shape the journey!

Key Responsibilities

1. Own and operate end-to-end US payroll across 7+ states: ensure every pay cycle runs on time with zero errors, manage deductions, tax filings, and reconciliations with full accuracy

2. Administer US benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)): manage open enrollment, onboarding, and day-to-day employee queries with a seamless experience

3. Ensure multi-state HR compliance: audit current practices, identify gaps, and build scalable, documented processes in line with federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, wage & hour, state leave laws)

4. Serve as the trusted HR Business Partner for US managers and employees: provide expert guidance on performance management, employee relations, and HR policy

5. Own HRIS administration and reporting: configure workflows in US HR and payroll platforms (HiBob, ADP or equivalent), track key HR metrics, and surface insights proactively

6. Support performance cycles and engagement initiatives: coordinate review processes, run US-specific people programs, and contribute to building a strong team culture

7. Act as the primary point of contact for external US HR vendors and partners: manage relationships with PEO providers, benefits brokers, legal counsel, and compliance advisors

About You

• 3-5 years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or People Operations role in a fast-growing startup/scaleup, ideally with multi-state complexity and international exposure

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

• Hands-on experience running US payroll end-to-end: zero errors is your standard

• Proficiency with US HRIS and payroll platforms

• Strong analytical mindset: you track KPIs, spot discrepancies early, and build reliable reports

• Exceptional attention to detail: flawless payroll accuracy and benefits administration is non-negotiable

• Autonomous operator: you own your deadlines, escalate proactively, and don't wait for permission

• Strong communicator: able to translate complex HR and legal topics into clear, actionable guidance for managers and employees

• Entrepreneurial mindset: comfortable building processes from scratch in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment

• Experience at a high-growth startup or scale-up with rapid US headcount expansion is a strong plus

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $80,000 – $100,000 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

• Broad scope of responsibilities and real autonomy from day one

• Opportunity to build the US People function from the ground up at a high-growth company

🐾 Recruitment process steps

• 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 case study

• Meet with people from other departments and understand our culture Offer: we want you

• Reference Checks (3 most recent managers)

Thank you for taking the time to apply, and looking forward to getting to know you!

sunday is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law (except where an attribute is a bona fide occupational qualification).