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People Ops Partner

Contract | Remote (US)

 

$28 to $35 per hour

 

About Sproutwise


At Sproutwise, we believe the heart of every successful business is its people, and that a strong culture and solid infrastructure are what make growth work. We partner with early-stage and small organizations to build thoughtful People infrastructure as they grow. We often step in before a company is ready for full-time HR and help them operate with confidence through periods of change. The work is practical, human-centered, and grounded in real business needs.

 

About the Opportunity


Sproutwise is growing, and we’re building a flexible delivery bench to support our clients. We’re looking for a People Ops Partner who loves hands-on work and wants to keep core People Operations running smoothly across multiple client environments.

 

You’ll support early-stage and growing organizations with recruiting coordination, onboarding, benefits administration, and day-to-day People Ops. You’ll work alongside our Execution Lead and act as an extension of our clients’ internal teams.

 

This is a part-time, demand-based contract role. Hours flex with active client work. Candidates must be based in the continental U.S., with availability during Eastern or Central Time business hours.

 

What You’ll Do

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  • Deliver day-to-day People Operations work across client organizations within clearly defined scopes and timelines.

  • Run onboarding from start to finish, including payroll setup, HRIS entry, I-9 coordination, benefits eligibility tracking, and remote orientations.

  • Support recruiting by posting roles, reviewing applicants, conducting initial screens, scheduling interviews, and keeping candidate tracking current.

  • Partner with hiring managers and the Sproutwise team to keep hiring moving and clear bottlenecks.

  • Maintain accurate employee records and run routine audits for documentation compliance.

  • Support benefits administration by tracking eligibility, assisting with enrollments, and coordinating with brokers and vendors.

  • Keep HR platforms (HRIS, ATS, payroll, benefits portals) clean and running, troubleshoot issues, and escalate to vendors when needed.

  • Track performance review timelines and help managers complete reviews on schedule.

  • Help put standard HR processes and documentation in place as clients grow.

 

What You Bring

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  • Three or more years in HR Generalist, People Operations, or recruiting roles, ideally at small or growing companies.

  • Hands-on experience with onboarding, recruiting coordination, payroll support, and benefits administration.

  • Familiarity with multi-state employment requirements, such as state new-hire reporting, payroll tax registration, and state leave and notice rules.

  • Experience with HR platforms like Gusto, Rippling, BambooHR, Paychex, or similar.

  • Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple workflows without dropping details.

  • Clear, professional communication and the ability to build trust with managers and employees.

  • Good judgment about when to execute and when to escalate.

 

Bonus Points If You Have

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  • Experience with PEO platforms such as Justworks, TriNet, or Sequoia.

  • Experience with Lattice, Culture Amp, or similar performance tools.

  • Familiarity with Deel, Remote.com, or Oyster.

  • An HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar).

 

This Role Is a Great Fit If You

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  • Love being a do-er and utility player.

  • Get satisfaction from closing loops and keeping things running.

  • Prefer clearly scoped, practical work over abstract strategy.

  • Value follow-through, accuracy, and reliability.

  • Enjoy variety and client-facing work more than a single in-house role.

 

How We Work


Sproutwise is a small, trusted team with clear accountability. Our work is remote-first, and client engagements are scoped intentionally and supported by experienced leadership.

 

Our values:

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  • Success is better shared

  • Default to radical candor

  • Collect lessons

  • Decision inclusivity

  • Lead with kind

  • Boundaries are brave

 


Sproutwise is committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you need an accommodation during the recruitment process, email info@sproutwise.com

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