People Operations - US

sunday

Chicago, UAE

Full Time

Senior

Hybrid

4 weeks ago

Payroll ProcessingHRIS ConfigurationBenefits AdministrationMulti state ComplianceEmployee RelationsHiBob

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Payroll ProcessingHRIS ConfigurationBenefits Administration

sunday is at an inflection point in the US. We have 70+ employees across 7 states, a fast growing team, and a real opportunity to build something that most companies never get right: a People function that actually moves the business forward.
As our first US People Partner, you won't be inheriting a polished playbook. You'll be writing it.
You'll handle the fundamentals (payroll, compliance, benefits) with precision and efficiency, then redirect that saved time toward the work that actually moves the needle.

Design and automate US People Operations from the ground up, identifying where AI and smart tooling can replace manual work.
Own HRIS configuration and optimization (HiBob or equivalent), building workflows, dashboards, and reporting.
Establish scalable, documented processes for onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and the full employee lifecycle.
Serve as the go to advisor for US managers on performance, employee relations, compensation, and org design.
Run end to end US payroll across 7+ states with zero errors, managing deductions, tax filings, and reconciliations.
Administer US benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)) with a seamless employee experience.
Ensure multi state HR compliance, proactively identifying gaps and building practices aligned with federal and state law.
Manage relationships with benefits brokers, legal counsel, PEO providers, and compliance advisors.
Evaluate and implement new tools and platforms as sunday's needs evolve.

5+ years in an HR Business Partner, People Operations, or HR Generalist role at a fast growing startup or scaleup, ideally with multi state or international exposure.
You've run US payroll end to end and know what 'zero errors' actually requires.
Deep working knowledge of US employment law and multi state compliance.
You default to automation and AI before adding headcount or manual process.
Analytical and precise: you track metrics, surface discrepancies early, and build reporting others actually use.
Comfortable operating without a playbook: you make sound decisions in ambiguity and move forward without waiting for permission.
Strong communicator who can translate complex HR and legal topics into clear guidance for non HR audiences.
You think like a founder about the function you own.

Competitive salary: $100,000 – $125,000 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
Real autonomy and broad scope from day one
The opportunity to build the US People function from scratch at a company that's growing fast and moving faster