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People Operations - US
sunday
Atlanta, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Hybrid
4 weeks ago
People OperationsUS PayrollHR ComplianceBenefits AdministrationHRISEmployee Relations
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About the Role
sunday is seeking a US People Partner to build the People function from scratch, including payroll, compliance, benefits, and HRIS. The role requires 5+ years of HRBP or People Operations experience at a fast-growing startup, with deep US employment law knowledge.
Key Skills for This Role
People OperationsUS PayrollHR ComplianceBenefits AdministrationHRISEmployee Relations
Responsibilities
- Design and automate US People Operations from the ground up, identifying where AI and smart tooling can replace manual work before it becomes technical debt
- Own HRIS configuration and optimization (HiBob or equivalent), building workflows, dashboards, and reporting that give leaders real time visibility into their teams
- 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
- Translate ambiguous situations into clear recommendations, moving forward without waiting for perfect information
- Support performance cycles, engagement initiatives, and culture building efforts that make sunday a place people want to stay and grow
- 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
Requirements
- 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
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About Us
- sunday is building the fastest, simplest way to pay in restaurants. With a quick scan of a QR code, diners can pay, tip, and leave in about 10 seconds.
- Today, sunday powers payments in thousands of restaurants across the US, UK, and France, helping operators turn tables faster, increase tips, and unlock valuable insights.
About The Role
- 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: partnering with leaders, shaping culture, and building a People function that can scale with us.
What You'll Do Build People Ops for Sunday US
- Design and automate US People Operations from the ground up, identifying where AI and smart tooling can replace manual work before it becomes technical debt.
- Own HRIS configuration and optimization (HiBob or equivalent), building workflows, dashboards, and reporting that give leaders real time visibility into their teams.
- Establish scalable, documented processes for onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and the full employee lifecycle.
What You'll Do Be a True Partner to the Business
- Serve as the go to advisor for US managers on performance, employee relations, compensation, and org design.
- Translate ambiguous situations into clear recommendations, moving forward without waiting for perfect information.
- Support performance cycles, engagement initiatives, and culture building efforts that make sunday a place people want to stay and grow.
What You'll Do Own the Operational Foundation
- 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.
What You'll Do Drive the Vendor and Partner Ecosystem
- Manage relationships with benefits brokers, legal counsel, PEO providers, and compliance advisors.
- Evaluate and implement new tools and platforms as sunday's needs evolve.
About You
- 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.
What We Offer
- 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.
Recruitment Process
- Share your story: Application with resume.
- Let's get to know each other through a phone screen interview.
- Meet with the hiring manager.
- Impress your future colleagues with a live case study.
- Meet the broader team and get a feel for our culture.
- Offer: we want you.
- Reference checks (3 most recent managers).
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