Junior HR Associate

Us in a glimpse: Launched in 2016 in Forbes as “Kayak” for diamonds, the company has been featured TechCrunch, NPR, USA Today, and CNBC - most recently in the New York Post for selling a record-setting $2.5m diamond online. In just 6 years, Rare Carat has grown to be the #1 marketplace for diamonds in the United States and was called the “Secret to buying a diamond” by the New York Times. We have grown to over 200 employees, but remain a very flat and close-knit team committed to learning from each other, and having the best idea win. Rare Carat is run by Wharton and Harvard Business School grads. Advisors include TrueCar’s founder, Blue Nile’s ex-CEO, Wharton’s Innovation Dean, and Richard Branson’s Venture Capital head. Wondering why work with us? Here’s why: We are a fully remote start-up, growing quickly from under 5 people to close to 180 in just six years Our culture is unique: we have a global, remote team of young people taking on more responsibility than most companies would give. We have a bias for action, and a meritocracy where the best ideas win We help customers with the most important purchase of their life so far, their engagement ring. Marrying humans and technology to help our customers make the right decision is thrilling and rewarding If you are the right fit for our rocketship - we would make you an offer, you can’t refuse :)

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive Junior HR Associate to join our People team. The primary focus for this role will be supporting recruitment. Over time, the individual will also assist with key People Ops functions including onboarding, employee engagement, rewards and recognition, HR admin tasks, and training support. This role is ideal for someone with 1–2 years of HR experience who wants to grow into a full-stack HR professional.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Manage job postings across platforms and ensure timely updates.
• Source and screen candidates for IT and Non-IT roles.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate and organized data in the applicant tracking system (Rippling).
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for ongoing and future hiring needs.

People Operations:

• Assist in onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth and engaging Day 1 experience.
• Help maintain up-to-date employee records like WIW and ensure compliance with internal policies and legal standards.
• Support milestone celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, and personal occasions.
• Contribute to the execution of rewards and recognition programs by helping with logistics, certificates, and communication.
• Assist in curating and sharing training and development materials for internal programs.
• Respond to employee queries related to HR policies, leave, and benefits in a timely and professional manner.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of HR experience with strong exposure to recruitment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and HR platforms (experience with Rippling is a plus).
• Google Sheets wizardry & working with HR/recruitment dashboards