As Sage's first dedicated HR Generalist, you'll own the day-to-day people operations that keep our team running smoothly and feeling supported. You'll be a key member of the People team, working closely with the Head of People and partnering across the business on everything from HR operations and compliance to onboarding and performance management at our mission-driven company focused on improving care for older adults.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers across the organization, responding to questions, navigating employee issues, and providing thoughtful guidance.
- Own the employee lifecycle end-to-end, including onboarding and offboarding, new hire orientation, I-9 compliance, and ensuring smooth transitions.
- Manage day-to-day HR operations, including HR system administration and data integrity, benefits coordination, leave management, and compliance tracking.
- Support performance management processes, including coordinating review cycles, helping managers prepare for growth conversations, and ensuring thorough documentation.
- Maintain and improve HR policies and processes, identifying gaps and proactively recommending solutions that are practical, scalable, and aligned with Sage's culture.
- Partner with the Head of People on strategic initiatives, including compensation reviews, engagement programs, leveling and career development, and other people programs.
- Cover for the Head of People during an extended leave, serving as the primary People team lead and point of escalation, maintaining continuity across all active workstreams.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, IT, Finance, and Leadership to ensure a cohesive and well-supported employee experience.
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, with demonstrated ownership of core HR functions including employee relations, onboarding, compliance, HRIS administration, and performance support.
- Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance, with the ability to navigate complex situations with good judgment and appropriate escalation.
- Hands-on HR systems experience, with comfort managing data integrity, reporting, and system workflows.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the warmth, discretion, and emotional intelligence to build trust across all levels of a company.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex HR topics into clear, accessible guidance.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities without dropping the ball.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound decisions in ambiguous or time-sensitive situations.
Nice to Have
- Experience in a high-growth or startup environment, where you've had to build or scale HR programs alongside a fast-moving business.
- Comfort supporting executive teams or founders, including handling sensitive information with discretion and good judgment.
Technical Stack
- Justworks
- Lattice
- Greenhouse
Team & Environment
You'll be a key member of a small, tight People team, working closely with and reporting to the Head of People. Sage fosters cross-team collaboration where good ideas can come from anyone, we work hard but treat work as a marathon, and we take our mission seriously but not ourselves.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $130,000-$165,000 USD + equity via stock options
- Competitive base compensation along with stock options
- Fully-paid health and dental insurance coverage
- Vision insurance
- Membership to premium primary and urgent care
- Online medical health providers
- Take as you need time off policy
- 7 paid holidays
- Company wide winter break during the holidays
- Office lunch
- Fully stocked snack bar
- Host offsites, outings, and team meals
Work Mode
This role operates on a hybrid model and is based in New York City's Union Square.
Sage is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
