People Operations Specialist

Fay

People Operations Specialist supporting HR functions at healthtech startup Fay. Serving as contact for employee questions, organizing onboarding, and ensuring HR compliance.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeNew York City • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions related to benefits, policies, and general People topics, across NYC, SF & Remote locations
Support culture and engagement initiatives, including events, recognition programs, and internal communications
Help ensure a positive, well-organized employee experience at every touchpoint
Own day-to-day People Operations administration: payroll, benefits enrollment, leave tracking, and HRIS data integrity
Identify gaps or inefficiencies in existing people processes and help design simple, scalable solutions
Build and maintain documentation, playbooks, and internal FAQs that support consistency as the team grows
Coordinate and continuously improve the new hire onboarding experience, from offer acceptance through first 90 days
Manage offboarding processes, including exit logistics, documentation, and knowledge transfer
Partner closely with managers and leaders to support performance processes, org changes, and team needs
Support compliance with employment laws and regulations across the states
Help prepare reports and track People Ops metrics (headcount, time-to-hire, etc.)

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, or a related function, at a startup or fast-growing company
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Comfortable working with HRIS tools and other People Ops tools/systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a service-oriented approach to supporting employees
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and judgment
Comfortable in fast-paced environments where priorities shift quickly and processes are still being built
NYC or SF-based, and able to join the team in-office on a hybrid rhythm

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll AdministrationBenefits EnrollmentLeave TrackingHRIS Data IntegrityPeople Ops Metrics Tracking

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedAttention to DetailService-Oriented ApproachDiscretion and Judgment