HR & Talent Coordinator

*This is a remote position*

DriveWhip is a mobility provider in the Washington, DC area, with offices in multiple cities, including Atlanta, that Leases/Rents vehicles to Uber, Lyft and other On-Demand or Rideshare drivers. As a ground floor member of an exciting new company all associates will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities. An appreciation for the pros and cons of start up culture is a must.

Our goal is to deliver superior customer service, respect, expertise and responsiveness to our customers. As stewards of our company, you will be responsible for awarding every customer with a positive rental experience.

Position Summary: We’re seeking an adaptable, detail-oriented HR & Talent Coordinator to join our growing parent company. This is a unique opportunity to be the first addition to our HR team and support employees across four sister companies. You’ll be hands-on with payroll, recruiting, and HR operations, ensuring a smooth and positive employee experience while building scalable processes alongside the Head of HR.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to the following):

Payroll & HR Operations

• Administer payroll accurately and on time in partnership with finance/payroll vendors.
  
  
• Maintain employee data in HRIS and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
  
  
• Support benefits administration and respond to employee HR questions.

Recruiting & Talent Support

• Post job openings, review applicants, and conduct initial resume screens.
  
  
• Coordinate interview scheduling and manage candidate communications.
  
  
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure a smooth and professional hiring process.

Employee Experience

• Respond to day-to-day HR inquiries from employees.
  
  
• Assist with onboarding new hires (offer letters, background checks, I-9s, etc.).
  
  
• Help design and improve HR processes as the company scales.

Qualifications Required:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
  
  
• 1–3 years of experience in HR, recruiting coordination, or payroll administration.
  
  
• Familiarity with HR systems (HRIS, ATS, payroll software).
  
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment where priorities shift.

Skills and Abilities:

• Opportunity to build the HR function from the ground up alongside the Head of HR.
  
  
• Exposure to all facets of HR, with room to specialize as the team grows.
  
  
• Collaborative environment across multiple companies.
  
  
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong self-management and accountability.
  
  
• Proactive problem solver who anticipates needs, takes initiative, and drives tasks to completion.
  
  
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency, thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
  
  
• Adaptable and eager to learn, with a growth mindset and willingness to develop new skills across HR and recruiting.
  
  
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, able to balance multiple responsibilities effectively.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and build trust with employees. 

Work Environment:

Typical work environment includes desktop computing work using typical desktop computing equipment (laptop, keyboard, mouse, monitors, desk, chair) in an office environment and/or remote workspace environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit and use typical desktop computing workspace equipment - e.g. mouse, keyboard, monitor, phone - for extended periods of time.
• Manual dexterity to operate a typical desktop computing workstation.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, using virtual meeting and communication tools such as email, Google Meet, and Slack.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary: $7 - 12 USD per hour; depending on experience

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Whip is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Whip is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding status, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability (including physical or mental disability, medical condition, or medical leave), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Whip will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability, please contact People Operations at recruiting@drivewhip.com to request an accommodation.

This EEO statement reaffirms our commitment to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, in accordance with all applicable laws. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities at Whip.

Compliance with Laws:

Whip employees are expected to comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this position.  Essential duties and responsibilities may be added or modified as necessary at any time.

Acknowledgment:

●  Employee to acknowledge receipt and understanding of the job description.