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The Zebra

People Operations Partner

full-time•Austin

Summary

Location

Austin

Type

full-time

Experience

2-5 years

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About this role

Introduction:

The Zebra, named a Best Place to Work in Austin four years running, is revolutionizing how connected consumers research and shop for insurance. We intentionally strive to build diverse teams that feel inclusive for all. Our motto is "All Stripes Welcome," and we put that into practice by valuing both traditional and non-conventional backgrounds and perspectives. Our Zeebs are passionate about learning, growing, & working together to tackle exciting problems.

We're seeking a People Operations Partner to join our mighty people team in our efforts to support our growing organization in all of their People operations needs. You'll be an active part of two important pillars of the People team here at the Zebra. While primary focus will be payroll processing and operations initially, this role will expand into supporting the recruiting team as a recruiting coordinator as needed as.

Location:

While we are open to remote work across the contingent US, we are still establishing our company to support work in all states! We’ve recently shifted from an in-office organization to a hybrid model and love the flexibility it allows our employees. We are set up to support employees who want to be fully remote, in-office only, and a mix of the two.

Please note - we will not be supporting work based out of the following states: CA, MA, NY, NJ.

What You'll Do:

  • Payroll Administration: Own end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy & compliance with state and federal regulations. Maintaining payroll records, deductions, benefits contributions in collaboration with our Finance department to reconcile payroll and resolve discrepancies.

  • People Operations & Administrative Support: Support Key People initiatives such as onboarding, offboarding and compliance. Help maintain HRIS (Paylocity) data accuracy, assist in reporting & audits as well as provide day to day people administrative support to employees.

  • Recruiting & Talent Support: Supporting recruiting at the Zebra as a recruiting coordinator as needed by managing job postings, candidate communication, interview scheduling and offer coordination.

What We're Looking For:

As we evaluate candidates across all roles, we look for folks with a strong sense of ownership, phenomenal communication and collaboration skills, and a dedication to continuous improvement.

  • Technical: 3–5 years of HR or People Operations experience, including experience in payroll processing as well as familiarity with recruiting coordination and applicant tracking systems. In addition to knowledge of labor laws, payroll regulations, and HR best practices.

  • Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.

  • Communication: You have a positive track record of communicating well (written and verbal) with candidates, your team members, and business partners.

  • Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee data.

Experience that will Impress the Heck Out of Us:

  • Experience with Paylocity and/or Payroll Processing.

  • Ashby ATS experience

  • PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification a plus.

  • Prior experience in a fast-paced, growing organization, and managing multiple competing priorities at a time.

Benefits & Perks:

Inclusive and healthy environments are crafted intentionally. All of our employees can join and participate in (or create your own!) Employee Resource Groups. Here are some other wonderful perks of working here:

  • Competitive Compensation & Stock Option Offering

  • Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages

  • HSA offering + employer contribution

  • 401k with match

  • Unlimited PTO (paid time off)+ flexibility to enjoy it

  • Paid Parental Leave Program

  • Wellness perk ($100/month)

  • Pet Adoption Reimbursement ($300/year)

  • Learning & Development Opportunities

  • Join a team that truly lives their values (outside of the office. Cliche, we know… but we really mean it)

About The Zebra:

The Zebra is the nation’s leading, independent insurance comparison site. With our dynamic, real-time quote comparison tool, consumers can identify insurance companies with the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Zebra has sought to bring transparency and simplicity to insurance shopping since 2012 -- it's “insurance in black and white.”

We've garnered attention and investment of some of the nation’s top venture capitalists. Check out all of our awards & recognition!

Our core mantra is "All Stripes Welcome." As part of our dedication to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform core job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!

What you'll do

  • The People Operations Partner will manage end-to-end payroll processing and support key people initiatives such as onboarding and compliance. Additionally, they will assist the recruiting team as a coordinator when needed.

About The Zebra

The Zebra is the nation’s leading car and home insurance comparison website. Since 2012, The Zebra has led the charge to bring transparency to the auto and home insurance industry – to make insurance black and white. The Zebra’s unique and powerful technology provides real-time rates and educational resources to inform consumers and help them find the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs, while simultaneously helping insurance companies connect with the consumers they best serve in today’s digital world. Insurance in black & white.® Compare quotes from top insurance companies in seconds.

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