HR Associate

About Anzu Partners

Anzu Partners is an investment firm that focuses on breakthrough industrial, clean tech, and life sciences technologies with the potential to transform industries and global markets. We work collaboratively with founders and innovators by providing capital alongside deep expertise in business development, market positioning, global connectivity, and operations to help scale pioneering companies.

Anzu manages approximately $1 billion in strategic assets across multiple funds and investment strategies, including venture capital funds, revenue-based financing, and special purpose acquisition vehicles. Our portfolio spans industrial and life science technology companies - from early-stage ventures to commercializing innovators - across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

With a multidisciplinary team of investment, technical, and operational professionals, Anzu offers founders not just capital, but hands-on support in strategy execution, talent management, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Offices are located across the U.S., including Washington, DC; Boston, MA; San Diego, CA; Atlanta, GA; and Tampa, FL.

About the Role

We are seeking a junior-level HR Associate to join our People Operations team. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and early in their HR career. In this role, you will support accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery while contributing to broader HR operations that support both the firm and selected portfolio company initiatives.

This position provides a strong learning opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in HR, payroll, and operations within a collaborative investment firm environment. Rather than supporting one company, we work with both our firm and many of our portfolio companies, providing exposure to a breadth of scientific and engineering founders and technologies. If you are naturally curious and enjoy learning new things, this role would be motivating and exciting for you.

What You’ll Do

Payroll & HR Operations

• Support end-to-end payroll processing for multiple entities and employee types (salaried, hourly, temporary)
• Validate payroll actions including time entries, hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefit changes
• Assist with pre- and post-payroll audits to ensure accuracy and help resolve discrepancies
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for payroll-related inquiries
• Maintain and update payroll and HRIS data with strong attention to detail

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure payroll processes comply with federal, state, and local regulations
• Support setup and maintenance of payroll tax accounts and filings
• Assist in preparation of payroll data for reporting, audits, and reconciliations
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting for regulatory, grant, or audit purposes

Benefits & Administrative Support

• Support benefit integration and reconciliation across payroll systems
• Validate benefit deductions and coordinate data accuracy with carriers and platforms
• Assist with 401(k) contribution reviews, eligibility checks, and plan reporting

Process Improvement & Projects

• Streamline payroll workflows through automation and documentation
• Document payroll and HR policies and procedures
• Participate in cross-functional People Operations projects

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in HR operations
• Hands-on experience with modern payroll/HRIS systems (e.g., Rippling, Zenefits, ADP, Paylocity)
• Proficiency in Excel and ChatGPT/automation tools
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a supportive, team-based environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to multi-state payroll processing
• Experience with benefits administration and 401(k) processes
• Previous work in a growing company, startup, or professional services environment
• Interest in learning about venture capital, technology, and portfolio operations

Salary Range

• $65,000–$90,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience