People Operations Coordinator

New York · 2+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 6, 2026

At a glance

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.
Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.
If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.
The role:
This role is an integral part of the People team, collaborating in the execution and functional excellence of People initiatives, providing great internal support and process improvement.
The People Coordinator contribution to the team experience is one of the most important components to our success. You will help us build an impactful employee experience from onboarding and training to feedback and career development. Time management, outstanding communication skills, and workflow coordination are key for this role in order to support the progress of different projects while connecting with team members at all layers of the organization..

This role is an integral part of the People team, collaborating in the execution and functional excellence of People initiatives, providing great internal support and process improvement.
The People Coordinator contribution to the team experience is one of the most important components to our success.
You will help us build an impactful employee experience from onboarding and training to feedback and career development.

Ensure compliance with all employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and required postings
Maintain audit ready employee files and ensure total HRIS data integrity
Partner with the team to ensure all new hire documentation like I9 records meet regulatory standards
Support workers compensation case management and OSHA reporting
Assist with internal audits and compliance reviews to mitigate organizational risk
Execute a seamless and compliant onboarding experience for all new hires
Provide expert guidance on employment eligibility and documentation requirements
Lead orientation meetings and assist managers with necessary paperwork
Manage lifecycle changes including promotions, transfers, and offboarding documentation
Serve as the primary resource for employee inquiries regarding benefits and policies

2+ years of previous administrative or project management experience in a startup environment
Bilingual in Spanish and English is required to support our diverse workforce
Strong time management skills, ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
High-energy, self-starter who has the initiative to function autonomously, anticipate needs, and prioritize responsibilities
Proven ability to work well in a team environment
Must be proficient with computer systems

Experience with remote onboarding and working in a remote company environment
Familiarity with employee benefits management and coordination
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Degree in Human Resources of Psychology
Proficiency in tools such as Notion, Google Sheets, Monday, Rippling, and AI tools

Health Insurance coverage
401k Plan
5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical
Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises
A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly
Wellness perks: access to fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle
Personalized Spanish coach