Fairmarkit is the #1 autonomous sourcing platform revolutionizing the way all organizations buy & sell. Fairmarkit equips procurement teams with automation, AI, and GenAI so they can source more competitively at scale. Our solutions for tail spend and strategic sourcing help innovative procurement teams reduce cycle times, drive out costs, meet ESG/Diversity targets, and provide a better stakeholder experience to internal partners and suppliers. Fairmarkit has been recognized with awards by organizations such as Gartner and IDC, and is backed by strategic investors like Notable Capital, Insight Partners, 1984.VC, and Newfund.
Position Details
- Temporary contract engagement from September 2026 through March 2027
- Approximately 20 hours per week
- Fully remote (U.S.)
- Reports to the VP, People
- Flexible schedule with availability during core business hours as needed
About the Role
Fairmarkit is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Part-Time People Operations Consultant to support our People team during a temporary leave of absence.
This role is responsible for maintaining day-to-day People Operations and ensuring continuity across core HR processes. The consultant will independently manage onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, compliance activities, employee data management, performance review administration, and other recurring People Operations responsibilities while partnering closely with the VP, People.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, dependable, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced remote environment. Success in this role comes from strong execution, attention to detail, excellent organization, and the ability to manage recurring responsibilities accurately and on time.
Responsibilities
Employee Lifecycle
- Manage onboarding for new hires through Rippling, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
- Support employee offboarding, including system updates, documentation, and offboarding workflows.
- Maintain accurate employee records and employment data within Rippling.
- Process employee changes, including promotions, compensation changes, title changes, manager changes, and other employment updates.
- Respond to employee questions and provide day-to-day People Operations support.
Benefits & Leave Administration
- Coordinate employee leave administration and partner with leave management vendors (Tilt/Guardian).
- Assist with annual benefits renewal activities, including open enrollment preparation and employee communications.
- Support employee benefit questions and enrollment changes.
Compliance & HR Administration
- Coordinate 401(k) administration and recurring compliance activities.
- Support annual HR audit and compliance initiatives.
- Process unemployment verification requests.
- Track employment authorization and visa-related documentation.
- Ensure HR records and documentation remain complete, accurate, and compliant.
Global People Operations
- Support employees hired through Employer of Record (EOR) partners.
- Assist with ongoing EOR administration and employee support.
Performance & People Operations
- Coordinate the company performance review process through Lattice.
- Support recurring People Operations initiatives and employee communications.
- Partner with the VP, People on day-to-day operational priorities and administrative projects.
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of experience in People Operations, Human Resources, or an HR Generalist role.
- Experience managing the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employee data management, and HR administration.
- Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs.
- Familiarity with HR compliance requirements, including E-Verify, 401(k) administration, HR audits, and HR recordkeeping.
- Experience with Rippling HRIS and Lattice
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Ability to handle confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.
Strongly Preferred
- Experience supporting globally distributed teams and Employer of Record (EOR) employees.
- Experience coordinating leave administration and supporting annual benefits renewals.
For this role you need to reside in one of the following states: California (CA), Colorado (CO), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Montana (MT), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), South Carolina (SC), Ohio (OH), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), Texas (TX), Tennessee (TN), or Washington (WA).
This is a part-time (20 hr/week) contractor role. The pay rate for this position will be $50-$60 per hour. This range is provided in accordance with applicable U.S. pay transparency laws. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and location. #LI-remote
Headquartered in Boston, and backed by a $35.6M Series C co-led by OMERS, Highland, Notable Capital, Insight Partners, and ServiceNow. We are looking for exceptional candidates who want to help grow our company into a global enterprise and make their mark on the B2B tech industry. Come soar to new heights with us!
Fairmarkit is an equal opportunity employer, and selects individuals best matched for the job based upon job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
