Part-time ; HR Advocate

The People Advocate serves as the in-market HR point of contact for Sifted's New York teams. This role provides visible, consistent People Operations support across New York locations, helps resolve low-level employee relations and HR matters, and ensures team members know where to go for guidance, support, and escalation.

This position partners closely with the People Operations Generalist to support employee investigations, sensitive conversations, terminations, onboarding, and day-to-day HR needs. The People Advocate is expected to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and represent Sifted's people-first culture with professionalism and care.

This position requires approximately 10-15 hours per week. Flexibility in schedule is required to ensure regular presence across New York locations and to support time-sensitive People Operations needs as they arise.

• Serving as the in-person HR representative for the New York market
• Maintaining regular presence across market locations to build trust, visibility, and accessibility with team members and managers
• Monitoring and maintaining the HR ticketing system for the market, ensuring tickets are addressed accurately and in a timely manner
• Responding to low-level HR questions and employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion, and care
• Escalating more serious or complex issues to the People Operations Generalist and collaborating on next steps and solutions
• Supporting employee investigations as the in-person investigator, following the direction and guidance of the People Operations Generalist
• Attending and supporting sensitive employee conversations, including terminations, disciplinary conversations, and other high-care situations as needed
• Conducting employee onboarding and helping create a welcoming, organized, and consistent new hire experience
• Supporting recruiting operations in partnership with the People Operations Specialist or Recruiter

• Has experience in HR, People Operations, employee relations, hospitality leadership, operations, or another people-facing role
• Communicates clearly, calmly, and professionally with employees, managers, and cross-functional partners
• Demonstrates strong judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Is approachable, trustworthy, and able to build strong relationships with hourly and salaried team members
• Can distinguish between routine HR matters and issues that require escalation
• Is highly organized and able to manage tickets, documentation, and follow-up in a timely manner
• Is comfortable navigating sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism
• Can work independently while staying closely aligned with the People Operations Generalist
• Brings a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to supporting employees and managers

• Compensation: $28-32 per hour depending on experience and fit
• 401(k) program after six months of employment
• 24 hours of PTO per year; paid company holidays
• 100% mileage reimbursement (if driving for the company)
• Early access to pay through Earned Wage Access with Branch
• Free lunch
• Supportive environment with room to grow

Job Type: Full Time
Shift: Weekdays
Weekly day range: Monday - Friday

Eligibility: Must maintain Serv Safe Food Handler card (company-paid)

Work environment: Position based both in a commercial kitchen and on-site in client offices

Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, bend, squat, and reach