Senior Administrative Support – Research Business Operations
Foundation
People/Business Operations Lead
SimpleClosure
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $70,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Manage HR processes including payroll, open enrollment, onboarding, and offboarding
- Act as a point of contact for employee questions and policy clarifications
- Oversee office operations, vendor management, and general facilities coordination
- Support month end close (MEC) activities and budgeting processes in partnership with the finance team
- Maintain accurate financial and operational records and ensure proper approvals are in place
- Partner with IT and security leads on employee access, hardware setup, and system compliance
- Manage IT vendor relationships including renewals, negotiations, and security reviews
- Plan and execute company off-sites, retreats, and internal events
- Support the CEO and leadership team with ad hoc operational or administrative needs as they arise
- Identify process improvements and drive efficiency across operational workflows
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in Business Operations, People Ops, or a related role at a fast-paced company
- Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities and working cross-functionally across teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- HR and office management experience strongly preferred
- Experience managing IT systems, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations a plus
- EA experience is a plus but not required
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Competitive equity package
- Employer Covered Medical Benefits
- Hybrid in Los Angeles, CA (Santa Monica area)
- In person team retreat
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
payroll managementopen enrollmentonboardingoffboardingbudgetingfinancial record maintenancevendor managementIT systems managementcontract negotiationsprocess improvement
Soft skills
organizational skillsproject managementattention to detaildiscretionmulti-priority managementcross-functional collaborationcommunication skillsinterpersonal skills
