HR Operations Specialist

Neuralconcept

New York Metropolitan Area, US

HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with combined HR and recruiting experience working in a tech scaleup environment. The role requires attention to detail, adaptability in a fast-moving international setting, and a strong grasp of U.S. HR operations and technical talent markets.

Best fit for

Candidates with combined HR and recruiting experience in tech scaleups
— “This role combines hands-on recruiting with essential HR operations.”
Professionals familiar with U.S. benefits and 401(k) administration
— “Practical knowledge of the U.S. HR policies, benefits administration, 401(k) programs.”

Things to consider

The role may require managing multiple HR and recruiting responsibilities simultaneously.
— “Manage core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, offboarding.”
Experience with a startup or scale-up environment is a distinct advantage.
— “Experience in a startup or scale-up environment is highly valued.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with full-cycle recruiting for technical and business roles.
— “Proven experience recruiting for technical, software, engineering, and technical sales positions.”
Emphasize hands-on HR operations skills, especially with benefits administration.
— “Support U.S. benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) programs.”
Showcase your ability to source from diverse channels like LinkedIn Recruiter and GitHub.
— “Source proactively through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, niche communities, referrals, and creative outreach.”
Demonstrate your ability to coordinate with PEO entities and third-party providers.
— “Coordinate with PEO entities, payroll and benefits providers.”
Demonstrate accuracy in maintaining employee and recruiting data.
— “Maintain accurate employee and recruiting data, track pipeline progress, and report on key hiring metrics.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

smooth HR processes support across the employee lifecycle
accurate and timely benefits, payroll, and 401(k) administration
strong pipelines for priority technical and business roles
clear partnership with hiring managers

Typical background

3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, HR operations, or a combined People Operations roleExperience in a startup or scale-up environment

Skills & requirements

Required

RecruitingHR OperationsBenefits AdministrationU.S. HR Policies401(k) ProgramsActive SourcingATSOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailCommunicationTeamwork

Preferred

ATS Experience With AshbyFamiliarity With PEO EntitiesExperience With Payroll And Benefits ProvidersKnowledge Of U.S. Technology Talent Market

Stack & domain

ATSAshbyOrganizationalCuriosityResilienceAttention To DetailHR OperationsTalent AcquisitionU.S. Technology Talent MarketBenefits Administration401(k) ProgramsRecruitingStartup Environment

About the role

Original posting from Neuralconcept via Ashby

The Role
Neural Concept is looking for a versatile HR Operations Specialist to support our growing tech scale-up in the United States. This is a role focused in HR Operations - from onboarding to off-boarding, employee lifecycle and support.
You will also support the Talent Acquisition Team - based in Switzerland - with some screening and candidate management. We are therefore looking for someone with deep practical knowledge of the U.S. HR operations, benefits, and 401(k) administration.
Key responsibilities
Manage core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, off-boarding;
Support U.S. benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) programs;
Coordinate with PEO entities, payroll and benefits providers;
Help maintain HR policies and support compliance with applicable federal and and local employment requirements;
Support local Hiring Managers and the Talent Acquisition Team in Switzerland screening candidate applications and managing the recruitment process;
Maintain accurate employee and recruiting data, track pipeline progress, and report on key hiring metrics.
What we are looking for
3+ years of HR operations in the US is mandatory;
Practical knowledge of the U.S. HR policies, benefits administration, 401(k) programs;
Knowledge of the U.S. technology talent market, including relevant talent pools and sourcing channels is a plus;
Experience in a startup or scale-up environment is highly valued.
Comfort working in a fast-moving, international environment.
Familiarity with an ATS. Experience with Ashby is a plus.
Strong organisational skills, curiosity, resilience, and close attention to detail.
What success looks like
Smooth, consistent HR processes support across the employee lifecycle.
Accurate and timely support for benefits, payroll, and 401(k) administration.
Clear partnership with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
Reliable recruiting data, candidate notes, and HR records.
What we offer
A broad role combining talent acquisition and HR operations.
Work with a world-class technology team – our engineers are top-notch
Thrive in a collaborative, multicultural environment where your work is visible and recognized.
Develop professionally alongside talented colleagues who share knowledge freely and support one another.
Balance life and work with a hybrid model and flexible hours—we care about results, not rigid schedules.
Neural Concept is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
WE'RE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, AND WE'RE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOU CAN THRIVE.

Source: Neuralconcept careers (Ashby)