NYC Startup Needs HR & Operations Setup
Budget: $50 – $75 SGD
Project: Help Us Set Up Hiring, Pay & Basic Ops for a NYC Startup (Short-Term)
We’re an early-stage ride-hailing startup preparing for our New York City launch in March, and we’re looking for someone experienced in US / NYC HR setup to help us get the basics right — lean, compliant, and cost-friendly.
We’ll start with 1–3 employees only, so we’re not looking for enterprise solutions — just practical advice and vendor recommendations that make sense for a startup.
What We Need Help With
1. Salary Guidance (NYC)
Recommend reasonable salary ranges for the attached roles (intern / junior / associate level)
Keep it market-aware but startup-lean
2. HR & Employment Basics (US / NYC)
Advice on contract types (internship, fixed-term, at-will, etc.)
Must-have HR terms and clauses (termination, confidentiality, performance, visa disclaimer, etc.)
3. Low-Cost / No-Cost Hiring Channels
Where to post roles for free or very cheaply
Universities to reach out to (OPT / CPT friendly)
Simple outreach methods without agencies
4. Simple Hiring Process
A lean hiring flow (1–2 interview rounds max)
5. Payroll & Accounting Vendors (Cost-Friendly)
Recommend reputable but affordable vendors for:
Payroll processing (small headcount)
Basic HR compliance support
Accounting / bookkeeping / tax filings
We are not looking for large, expensive firms — just reliable, startup-friendly providers suitable for 1–3 employees.
What You’ll Deliver
Salary range recommendations per role
Summary of HR / employment terms
List of free or low-cost hiring platforms
List of universities + outreach tips
Shortlist of cost-effective payroll & accounting vendors with brief pros/cons (optional)
Who We’re Looking For
Familiar with US / NYC hiring
Experience working with startups or small teams
Knowledge of OPT / CPT hiring is a big plus
We’re an early-stage ride-hailing startup preparing for our New York City launch in March, and we’re looking for someone experienced in US / NYC HR setup to help us get the basics right — lean, compliant, and cost-friendly.
We’ll start with 1–3 employees only, so we’re not looking for enterprise solutions — just practical advice and vendor recommendations that make sense for a startup.
What We Need Help With
1. Salary Guidance (NYC)
Recommend reasonable salary ranges for the attached roles (intern / junior / associate level)
Keep it market-aware but startup-lean
2. HR & Employment Basics (US / NYC)
Advice on contract types (internship, fixed-term, at-will, etc.)
Must-have HR terms and clauses (termination, confidentiality, performance, visa disclaimer, etc.)
3. Low-Cost / No-Cost Hiring Channels
Where to post roles for free or very cheaply
Universities to reach out to (OPT / CPT friendly)
Simple outreach methods without agencies
4. Simple Hiring Process
A lean hiring flow (1–2 interview rounds max)
5. Payroll & Accounting Vendors (Cost-Friendly)
Recommend reputable but affordable vendors for:
Payroll processing (small headcount)
Basic HR compliance support
Accounting / bookkeeping / tax filings
We are not looking for large, expensive firms — just reliable, startup-friendly providers suitable for 1–3 employees.
What You’ll Deliver
Salary range recommendations per role
Summary of HR / employment terms
List of free or low-cost hiring platforms
List of universities + outreach tips
Shortlist of cost-effective payroll & accounting vendors with brief pros/cons (optional)
Who We’re Looking For
Familiar with US / NYC hiring
Experience working with startups or small teams
Knowledge of OPT / CPT hiring is a big plus