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Role Description

SPREEAI is a high-growth startup with ~30 employees, and we’re committed to building a people-first culture even as we scale. Our team is distributed, but we have hubs and team members in Los Angeles, New York, and Austin (preferred locations for this role for occasional meetups). We utilize modern tools like Rippling for HRIS/payroll, Slack for day-to-day communication, Google Workspace for productivity, and Ramp for expense management. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, compliance, and a supportive environment where employees can do their best work.

We’re seeking an experienced Recruiting & HR Operations Manager to lead and evolve our Human Resources function from the ground up. In this role, you will own all HR operations and strategies – acting as both a hands-on contributor and a strategic partner to leadership. You’ll ensure our payroll and benefits run without a hitch, drive our talent acquisition efforts to attract top talent, and champion a positive, inclusive company culture. This role requires a balance of meticulous attention to operational details and big-picture thinking about how to develop our team and HR programs as we grow.

• Lead our recruiting efforts to source, attract, and hire great people who align with our culture and needs.
• Own the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
• Oversee all core HR operations with excellence and integrity.
• Work closely with the executive team on organizational design, headcount planning, and compensation strategy.
• Develop and continuously improve HR policies and programs that support our culture and compliance needs.
• Be a culture champion and advocate for our employees.
• Monitor the pulse of the organization and identify areas to enhance the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (approximately 5+ years) in HR roles, with leadership responsibility in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Hands-on proficiency with modern HRIS and payroll systems (experience with Rippling is a strong plus).
• Deep working knowledge of HR best practices across benefits, payroll, compensation, and employee relations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Superb organizational and project management abilities.
• A passion for cultivating a positive workplace culture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) is required.

Requirements

• Experience administering multi-state payroll/benefits and navigating compliance for distributed teams.
• Familiarity with recruiting pipelines and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport at all levels of the company.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leadership and influence decision-making.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP or similar) is a bonus.

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