Partner

About Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures (AV) is a leading venture capital firm that is redefining the way individuals invest in startups in the US. We are on a mission to democratize venture investing by giving everyday investors the opportunity to invest in previously inaccessible startup companies.

AV has raised over $1 billion to date from thousands of investors and is the #1 most active venture capital firm in the US (Pitchbook 2022) We have invested in over 1,000 portfolio companies and have won numerous awards, including Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2022 in the financial services category and Benzinga's Most Innovative Personal Investment Company 2021.

At AV, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive community of investors, entrepreneurs, and teammates who are committed to challenging the status quo and building a better future. With 150 employees and 20 investing teams spread across Boston, Chicago, New York City, Menlo Park, Austin, and our headquarters in Manchester, NH, we are growing rapidly and continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation.

About the Role

The People & Culture Partner will be a key member of the People & Culture (P&C) team. As our People & Culture Partner, you will be a trusted advisor to new hires and employees as their first point of contact. You will play a pivotal role in executing our P&C strategy in partnership with the P&C team across talent management, employee engagement, total rewards, learning and development, and people operations. You will act as a thought partner to build out new processes and P&C programs contributing to improvements informed by data, internal demographics, and market trend insights. You are a creative problem-solver who thrives in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment and you are excited about rolling up your sleeves to bring projects and initiatives across the finish line.  You are self-aware, resilient, and thrive in opportunities to learn new things. Reporting to the VP of People & Culture, you will be based in our Manchester, NH office four days/week.

People Operations

• Manage the day-to-day administration of our P&C processes and programs, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with training requirements and employment laws while regularly reviewing company policies for adherence to best practices.
• Automate reporting to keep our business informed on employee trends while partnering with the P&C team using data and analytics to provide practical solutions for continuous improvements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Execute and manage benefits administration, payroll support, 401(k), Workers’ Compensation, and compliance reporting ensuring alignment with state and federal tax laws.
• Contribute to the design and management of scalable compensation programs, including base salary, variable pay, and long-term incentives, supporting the overall compensation strategy.
• Partner with Finance to manage Carry, Bonuses, Commission, Equity programs, and benefits billing.

Engagement & Employee Experience

• Serve as an internal resource and the first line of support for managers and employees regarding P&C policies, processes, and programs
• Develop and manage programs that foster employee engagement, well-being, and a positive workplace culture, including DEI, recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and team-building activities.
• Facilitate feedback mechanisms such as engagement surveys, stay interviews, and focus groups, analyzing results to drive meaningful action plans that improve the employee experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a People & Culture or Human Resources role.
• Experience and passion for program development and continuous improvement across P&C including operations, onboarding/offboarding, total rewards, culture, and DEI.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws to build and lead compliant practices.
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task completing competing priorities efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• High level of business acumen, discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information, and strong analytical/technical skills.
• Experience working with a PEO and proficiency in benefits administration.
• Proficient in Google Workspace.

All employment is subject to passing a background check. Alumni Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Privacy Policy

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