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Founder's Associate – Business Operations & Strategy | $70/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles
United States
Contract
5,600 – 7,000 / year
Applications go directly to the hiring team

Full Description

Position: Business Operations Associate

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $56-$70 per hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

* Own vendor logistics and coordination across software tools, service providers, contractors, and compliance platforms

* Drive follow-ups across teams to ensure accountability and timely execution

* Conduct research, data entry, and preparation to support sales, fundraising, and partnership initiatives

* Build and manage recurring workflows (e.g., investor updates, onboarding checklists, compliance cycles)

* Create and maintain SOPs and documentation as systems scale

* Coordinate hiring logistics including scheduling, interview coordination, and candidate communication

* Prepare briefs, summaries, and agendas for leadership meetings

* Own SOC 2 compliance workflows including tracking controls, coordinating evidence, and managing audit timelines

* Manage day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, benefits administration, and tools like Rippling

* Coordinate content across channels (LinkedIn, blog, internal communications)

* Support event planning (conferences, customer dinners, demo days)

* Act as a project coordinator across engineering, sales, and customer success teams

Requirements

* Experience in operations, Chief of Staff, EA, consulting, or startup environments

* Exceptional organisational skills with strong focus on documentation and systems

* Ability to context-switch effectively across tasks such as vendor management, investor communication, and onboarding workflows

* Strong written communication skills with ability to draft on behalf of leadership

* Highly proactive with ability to identify and solve problems before escalation

* Familiarity with tools like Notion, Slack, Google Workspace, Rippling, and CRM systems

* Exposure to enterprise sales cycles or B2B/industrial environments preferred

* Strong interest in AI and willingness to leverage AI tools for productivity

Application Process (Takes 20 Mins)

* Upload resume

* Interview (15 min)

* Submit form

Applications go to the hiring team directly