People Operations Specialist

Office Location: Lower Manhattan, NY (4 days per week in the office)

Accrete builds Knowledge Engine products that combine organizational context, human expertise, and specialized agents for consequential work across enterprises and national security.

Accrete AI is a dynamic and innovative company focused on transforming the future of artificial intelligence. We specialize in creating advanced AI solutions that turn complex data into actionable insights, driving real-world impact for businesses and government organizations. Our team thrives on creativity and collaboration, working together to push the boundaries of AI technology. At the core of our offerings are AI agents—autonomous systems that analyze multimodal data, generate insights, and make intelligent recommendations. These agents help businesses streamline operations, improve decision-making, and empower government entities to enhance security, intelligence, and operational efficiency.

As Accrete continues to scale, we are looking for a People Operations Specialist to help build and maintain the people infrastructure that supports a growing organization. This is a hands-on role with significant responsibility across benefits administration, People compliance, People Operations, and policy administration .

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of People practices and employment requirements and can operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You should be comfortable interpreting regulations, identifying risk, and making sure our people programs and processes are accurate, compliant, and well executed.

What You'll Do

People Operations & Compliance

• Ensure People policies, processes, and practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. • Monitor changes in employment legislation and regulatory requirements and assess their impact on company policies and practices. • Partner with People leadership and legal counsel on employment compliance matters and policy updates. • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure People documentation is complete, consistent, and compliant. • Support audits, reporting requirements, and employment-related documentation. • Help develop, implement, and improve People policies, procedures, and internal controls as the company scales. • Identify gaps or potential compliance risks and recommend practical solutions.

Benefits Administration

• Own day-to-day administration of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and other company-sponsored programs. • Serve as a primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits questions, eligibility, enrollment, qualifying life events, and changes in coverage. • Manage relationships with benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators. • Coordinate annual open enrollment with benefits brokers and ensure employees receive accurate and timely information. • Reconcile benefit eligibility and enrollment data and resolve discrepancies. • Support benefits compliance requirements, including required notices, documentation, and reporting. • Evaluate benefits administration processes and identify opportunities to improve the employee experience and operational efficiency.