People Operations @ Aalto

About Aalto

Aalto has set out to create the modern, self-serve real estate platform homebuyers and sellers have been craving for decades. Beginning in 2021, sellers have been able to list their homes with a flexible and no-risk process, unlocking homes for sale months earlier than traditional real estate. Homebuyers enjoy Aalto’s exclusive homes, unique insights, and rebates. Tens of thousands of buyers and sellers across the Bay Area are already using Aalto.

We believe in People first. That’s how we see it at Aalto. We care deeply about hiring the right people where their talents shine and will add the most value. We are here to support the Aalto team along their journey, coaching employees to be successful in their roles and empowering them to be successful Aaltoid. The People team helps us drive these efforts by displaying radical caring, supporting leaders, managers, and employees through scaling and creating an environment where all Aaltoids can thrive, aligning business strategy with our people strategy.

Who you are

Have at least 5 years of experience working as a people partner at a tech company, preferably a start-up.
Experience partnering and influencing senior leaders to help drive and align their people strategy and increase business results.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with all levels of the organization.
Act with a sense of urgency. An early-stage start-up needs to be agile to consumer and business needs, and you’re excited to move swiftly with us.
Listen with curiosity. You strive to learn from each conversation and get excited when discovering the unexpected.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with the organizational design, change management, people strategy, and employee engagement.
Manage all People Operations functions, such as onboarding/offboarding, benefit & compensation administration, visa-related requests, payroll, time off requests, and performance management.
You’ll work with managers and leaders to coach them on best practices and strategize to ensure we create the best employee experience.
Supervise and oversee office functions (trips, budgeting, and more).
Serve as a coach and confidant to employees for personal growth and professional success.
Build and implement a system to support an inclusive and diverse community throughout the company.
Plan and direct events that promote a high-performing, inclusive, and mission-driven culture.
Cultivate healthy feedback within the company through meaningful surveys and developing a culture of recognition.

Our Operating Principles

Be bold. Go big with ideas, knowing "different" often beats "better."
Drive a little over the speed limit. Embrace the discomfort of speed, as it’s our core advantage.
Be an owner, not a renter. Make decisions like it’s your company... because it is.
Disclose often. Make a habit of sharing your plans and learnings widely.
Demonstrate radical caring. Go way beyond what other companies consider "normal," both for customers and colleagues.

Location

This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. Along with other Aaltoids, you’ll work in the office Monday through Wednesday and remotely on Thursday and Friday. Our office is in the Presidio neighborhood of San Francisco, with ample free parking. Nearly all team members work within core collaboration hours for both coasts, 9–3 p.m. Pacific Time.

Compensation

At Aalto, we strive to provide total rewards that are competitive, equitable, clear, and that tie to the impact that each of our employees has on the organization. Our goal is to have a compensation program that is externally competitive and maps to distinct levels in the outside market while also being equitable internally. The final compensation package is based on an individual’s experience and qualifications for a role. We expect the compensation for this role to fall within the range of $110,000 - $160,000 annual base compensation, equity, and benefits.

Benefits

- 100% of healthcare premiums with comprehensive healthcare and benefit plan

- Flexible paid time off

- Flexible spending account

- Paid parental leave

- Learning & Development stipend

- Waived/refunded commission when purchasing a primary resident through Aalto

- Frequent employee in-person and virtual events

Aalto appreciates your interest. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Aalto is committed to ensuring full inclusion and equal opportunity for all candidates. Please indicate in your application if you require reasonable accommodation to participate in our hiring process.

Compensation Overview

Who you are

What you’ll do

Our Operating Principles

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