Chief of Staff - Onsite NYC - Up to $215K + Equity

The Chief of Staff will play a pivotal role in supporting the C-Suite by driving strategic initiatives, streamlining operations, and ensuring effective communication across the organization, specifically with the People Operations function. This person will be a true people partner to the business, leading the full employee life cycle, benefits and payroll, and strategic planning initiatives. Fully onsite in NYC, up to $215K base.

Client Details

This Tech Start up is a scaling, global organization with around 100 employees, and plans to double in the next year. The Chief of Staff / People Operations Lead will collaborate with the C-Suite to build out the people function, supporting their growing organization as they continue to prioritize their employees.

Description

• Provide strategic support to the C-Suite by managing people processes.
• Experience owning, designing, and implementing people systems and processes.
• Run the full employee life cycle (onboarding, offboarding, etc.).
• Benefits and Payroll through Rippling.
• Experience with compensation and discussing equities.
• Ability to partner with C-Suite individuals and be a true seat at the table.
• Quarterly travel to the UK.

Profile

• 8 to 12 years of experience.
• MUST be coming from a start-up background.
• Experience with broader operations (not just HR) at a startup.
• Comfortable wearing many hats - (People Operations/Chief of Staff).
• Strong problem‑solving and strategic thinking.
• Experience handling equity is a must.
• Able to travel quarterly.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to $215K with equity.
• Quarterly compensation reviews with cash or equity increases.
• A company where HR is truly valued - they want this person to sit with the C-Suite and share their ideas.
• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependent.
• Growth - you get to decide what this role will look like at the company and take ownership over the processes.
• A beautiful NYC office with a great culture and incentives (i.e. free lunch).

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