People Operations Lead

4–6 years of experience in People Operations or HR
Experience with people systems and benefits, preferably in a multi-state or startup environment
Familiarity with different HR systems (e.g., Gusto, Rippling, Justworks etc)
Strong understanding of HR compliance and employment regulations
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and excellent with follow-through
Empathy-driven with a people-first mindset and strong communication skills
Comfortable with ambiguity and excited to build systems from the ground up
Inspired by Mill’s mission to keep food out of landfills

Manage employee benefits administration, including enrollments, renewals, and vendor relationships, including leading annual open enrollment and support employee questions around benefits and compensation
Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and reporting requirements
Maintain and improve our HRIS and look for innovations or efficiencies we can achieve
Innovate on and scale, people-friendly systems for onboarding, offboarding, and performance management
Manage employee data and documentation, ensuring accuracy, privacy, and compliance
Develop and document HR policies and procedures that reflect our culture and values
Partner with Finance and Legal teams to support audits, reporting, and compliance efforts
Identify and implement tools and processes that streamline the employee lifecycle and enhance the overall employee experience
Support org-wide People initiatives including performance cycles, internal communications, and employee engagement efforts / cultural events. Help us maintain a high-touch employee experience even as we scale