What are the responsibilities and job description for the People & Culture Generalist position at SIMPLi?
About Us
SIMPLi is an award-winning, leading regenerative food brand on a mission to connect people around the world through the joy of food. Founded in 2020, SIMPLi co-founders Sarela Herrada and Matt Cohen sought to bring the best single-origin ingredients from around the world directly to you in a way that equally benefits people, producers, and the planet. SIMPLi partners directly with farmers to source the finest ingredients and make them accessible to consumers nationwide in stores, restaurants, and online.
If you’re passionate about food, sustainability, and making a difference, then SIMPLi is the place for you!
The Role
As the People & Culture Generalist, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day People & Culture operations while also coordinating internal events and ensuring smooth office management. This role involves a blend of People & Culture administration, employee experience initiatives, and operational support.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the first point of contact for general People & Culture inquiries and employee support
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, scheduling, and system updates
- Maintain accurate employee records and files in compliance with legal and company standards
- Assist with benefits administration, including employee enrollment and communication with providers
- Support recruitment, including posting roles, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and enhancing candidate experience
- Coordinate internal communications related to People & Culture programs, updates, and policies
- Plan and execute internal events, celebrations, and team-building initiatives
- Support general office operations
- Assist in creating and maintaining People & Culture policies, procedures, and documentation
- Take on additional administrative and operational projects as needed
Who You Are
- People-First Mindset: Genuinely cares about the well-being, development, and engagement of every team member
- Culture Champion: Brings energy, creativity, and follow-through to build traditions, rituals, and moments that reinforce SIMPLi’s values
- Empathy & Discretion: Handles sensitive issues with emotional intelligence, professionalism, and integrity
- Mission-Aligned: Inspired by SIMPLi’s commitment to sustainability, equity, and transparency
- Collaborative Spirit: Thrives in a team setting and helps build cross-functional trust and connection
- Proactive & Resourceful: Identifies gaps and proposes solutions without waiting to be asked
- Strong Communicator: Can clearly articulate ideas and expectations while also being an active, compassionate listener
- Adaptable: Comfortable wearing many hats and helping wherever needed to support the team and workplace culture
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail
- Clear, professional communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Proactive and adaptable - able to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities independently
- Working knowledge of core People & Culture functions, including recruitment, benefits, compliance, and employee relations
- Familiarity with federal and state employment laws and general People & Culture compliance standards
- Proficient in People & Culture software platforms (e.g., HRIS, ATS) and collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and Slack
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, People & Culture, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2 years of experience in an HR, People & Culture, office administration, or operations support role
- Experience in the food, CPG, or startup space is a plus
- Prior experience planning and coordinating internal events is a strong plus
- Ability to work on-site in Philadelphia at least 3 days per week
- Fluent in Spanish is a plus
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid work flexibility (We're in Philadelphia!)
- Competitive compensation & benefits including medical, 401(k), and unlimited PTO
- Growth opportunities in a fast-paced, high-impact company
- A collaborative and passionate team that values innovation and efficiency
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.