We have a simple mission at Calm: To make the world a happier and healthier place.

The heart of Calm is digital but the brand is expanding offline into a variety of products and services that bring more peace, clarity and perspective into people’s busy lives. We are building Calm into the Nike of the Mind. We believe Calm can become one of the most valuable and meaningful brands in the world. 

Over 75 Million people have downloaded the app and we are growing by 100,000 new downloads a day. The company is profitable and headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Calm was co-founded by Alex Tew (Million Dollar Homepage) and Michael Acton Smith (Mind Candy, Moshi Monsters, Firebox).

We’re looking for a People Operations Associate to help us support & scale our organization in all aspects of the employee experience, including HR operations, benefit administration, policy development, HR systems and compliance. We are seeking someone who has a passion for getting things done, takes ownership, has great attention to detail, and is committed to being a valuable resource to employees throughout our growing organization.

This role is a high-touch, employee-centric role that will provide an incredible opportunity for growth, experience and visibility to all areas of human resources. 

Outcomes

• Own employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, leaves of absences and compliance
• Oversee completion of mandatory trainings (e.g. security and sexual harassment trainings)
• Administer employee benefit programs, including health benefits, open enrollment, 401(k), perks and wellness
• Maintain our internal intranet (“The Calm Insider”) to enable our employees on all things People policies and process
• Serve as the front-line advisor for employee inquiries (e.g. benefits questions, HRIS support)
• Ensure and maintain data integrity in our HR systems  with a high level of accuracy
• Manage and improve key HR tools, processes and workflows to keep our organization running smoothly to scale
• Support on people programs involving employee experience, virtual events, engagement, learning & development, performance management, employee relations and recognition
• Identify opportunities for improvement and assist with communication, implementation and change management of various programs and initiatives

Competencies

• Minimum 1 year of experience in human resources
• Experience working with HR systems
• A go-getter who can own a project with varying levels of instruction and run with it
• Enthusiasm and willingness to be a team player
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and empathize with others and anticipate, respond, and pivot to the needs of the employees and business
• You are a problem solver, not a problem finder
• You have a demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with total discretion
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working with project management tools (Asana)
• Knowledge in payroll and/or benefits administration
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Take what you need PTO
• We pay your medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums
• 401K
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Apple or PC equipment
• Fun, energetic work environment
• Opportunity to work with a product focused on making the world happier and healthier

And much more...

Calm is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, both in our hiring practices and in our experiences as a Calm employee. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, and experience a culture that is free of harassment, racism, and discrimination. 

Calm is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Calm is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please inform Calm’s Recruiting team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.