People & Operations Coordinator

Overview

Egg Collective is looking for an empathetic, organized, and relationship-focused People & Operations Coordinator to partner with our Managing Director, overseeing daily HR and administrative operations to keep the teams supported and the work environment running efficiently. This multifaceted role combines human resources, operational management, policy adherence, culture cultivation, and strategic support to ensure every facet of the employee journey reflects the company's core values.

Key Duties

• Manage and maintain comprehensive employee records and HR systems ensuring data accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and city labor laws including labor postings and safety standards.
• Keep employee handbook and company policies current and coordinate with external partners like PEO teams and benefit providers.
• Handle workers’ compensation, disability claims, and paid family leave processes.
• Assist executive leadership with data-driven scenario planning and policy interpretation.
• Support workplace safety including OSHA compliance, conducting regular safety meetings, and overseeing emergency preparedness.
• Provide administrative support for scheduling, briefing materials, and strategic project execution.
• Conduct research and advance special initiatives related to people priorities such as policy development and organizational design.
• Administer weekly payroll, time tracking, employee benefits enrollment and renewals, PTO tracking, and year-end reporting.
• Coordinate performance reviews, maintain organizational charts and job descriptions, and support professional development activities.
• Manage office operations, facilities upkeep, vendor communication, and supply inventory management.
• Drive full-cycle recruitment including job description creation, candidate screening, interviewing, offer letter preparation, onboarding, and orientation facilitation.
• Plan and manage events at the Manhattan showroom, collaborate with external partners, and foster a positive work culture through recognition and engagement programs.
• Act as an accessible point of contact for employee feedback and inquiries, ensuring a respectful and inclusive workplace environment.
• Organize travel logistics for team members with attention to detail.

Candidate Profile

• Empathetic, approachable, highly organized, and deeply interested in people and team dynamics.
• Skilled at maintaining confidentiality while balancing transparency appropriately.
• Detail-oriented with capabilities to anticipate issues and create preventive operational systems.
• Strong communicator who is professional, kind, and clear.
• Ethically grounded with a commitment to social justice.
• Enjoys managing diverse responsibilities quietly and effectively.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in human resources, executive assistance, people operations, or office management, preferably in creative or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with HR and payroll software platforms, Paychex preferred.
• Skilled in GSuite, Dropbox, Slack, and spreadsheet tools.
• Familiarity with New York labor laws and HR compliance best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary between $60,000 and $70,000, commensurate with experience.
• Paid company holidays, paid sick leave, and paid time off.
• Health insurance supported by the company’s $400 monthly contribution.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance plans (employee-paid).
• Employer-paid short-term disability coverage.

Work Environment

This is a full-time onsite position based in the Egg Collective Manufacturing Facility located within the Brooklyn Navy Yard, requiring presence five days per week.

About Egg Collective

Founded in 2011 and based in New York, Egg Collective is a design firm specializing in handmade collections crafted from natural materials. The company operates its own woodshop and collaborates with local, small-scale fabricators to produce products built to endure over time.