Modern Admin Weekly | Issue No.005

Hi — Liz here. 👋🏾

This week, I was reminded how much it matters when work actually supports your life outside of it.

One perk that stood out? Givebutter offers a company-paid UrbanSitter membership—making it easier to find trusted care for children, seniors, or pets when you need it most.

It’s a small detail, but one that can make a real difference when life gets complicated.

Sharing a mix of roles this week that reflect not just opportunity, but how companies are thinking about people—both in and out of the office.

🔎 How We Curate

Every role featured in Modern Admin meets the following criteria:

🧑🏽‍💻 Flexibility First — remote and hybrid roles that reflect how modern teams operate
💰 Compensation Transparency — if a company knows their budget, so should you
🤝 Culture Check — we look beyond reviews to assess leadership, tone, and reputation
🗂 Role Integrity — titles should match scope (no inflated or misleading roles)
🗓️ Recency — we prioritize fresh opportunities (~2 weeks)

01. HR Manager

Zillow

$104K–$166K
Remote (US) | Full-Time
Posted April 3, 2026 

Why we love it

Freshly posted and fully remote across the U.S., this is a strong HR Manager role supporting go-to-market and customer experience teams—two areas that are often complex, fast-moving, and highly visible.

Nice balance of strategic partnership and hands-on execution, with real exposure to leadership and org-wide initiatives.

Worth noting

Zillow is known for a flexible, remote-first culture with strong benefits and work-life balance. That said, some employees note concerns around shifting leadership strategies, job security, and moments of higher pressure depending on the team.

Who it’s for

Someone who wants a steady, credible role without sacrificing flexibility or business impact.

02. Senior People Operations Manager

Jerry

$150K–$200K + equity
Remote (US) | Full-Time
Posted March 30, 2026

Why we love it

A true ownership role across People Ops—this isn’t just execution, you’re running the engine. Payroll, benefits, compliance, global ops, and managing a distributed team, all with real scale.

A strong step into leadership while staying close to the operational backbone of a company.

Worth noting

Marketed as remote, but limited to specific U.S. states + Ontario—so not fully location-flexible.

High-growth, talent-dense startup environment with strong expectations around pace, accuracy, and performance.

Who it’s for

Someone who takes pride in precision and wants to own the systems that keep everything running.

03. Chief of Staff

Wizard

$125K–$175K + equity
Remote (US) | Full-Time
Posted March 31 2026

Why we love it

This is a true right-hand-to-the-CEO role—not glorified admin, not purely strategy. You’re operating as a proxy, owning exec rhythms, and driving accountability across leadership.

High visibility and direct exposure make this a serious operator seat.

Worth noting

No clear culture signal here, but the language suggests a high-performance, high-accountability environment. This is a “nothing falls through the cracks” role—expect intensity.

Who it's for

Someone who wants proximity to decision-making and is comfortable being held to a very high bar.

04. Executive Assistant

Optro

$90K–$136K + bonus
Remote (US) | Full-Time
Posted April 1 2026

Why we love it

The former Sr. EA in this role was promoted twice into a Director of Strategic Programs & Operations position—clear signal this is a company that invests in EA talent and creates real pathways beyond the role.

The scope reflects that: high visibility, true partnership with leadership, and involvement in business-critical work.

Worth noting

Supportive, down-to-earth culture with flexibility—but it’s fast-paced, and some teams report high workloads and occasional micromanagement.

Who it's for

Someone ready to be seen as more than support and step into broader business impact.

05. HR Business Partner, Operations & Marketing

Etsy

$117K–$153K + bonus + equity
Hybrid, NYC | Full-Time
Posted March 25 2026 

Why we love it

A strong brand name with meaningful scope—this role partners directly with leaders across Operations and Marketing, balancing hands-on execution with growing strategic exposure.

A solid environment to build depth and range as an HRBP.

Worth noting

Hybrid (1–2 days/week in Brooklyn), and likely competitive given the brand + location.

Who it's for

Someone who values structure, mentorship, and a clear path to leveling up.

06. Compensation Business Partner 

OpenAI

$234K–$260K + equity
Hybrid, SF | Full-Time
Posted N/A 

Why we love it

A high-impact People role at the center of how a company scales—partnering closely with leadership to shape compensation strategy, from benchmarking to offer approvals and job architecture.

Exposure to complex, high-stakes decision-making at the forefront of AI.

Ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of systems, strategy, and execution.

Worth noting

Widely seen as a top-tier place to work, but also known to be intense, fast-paced, and at times high-pressure, with long hours and potential burnout.

Hybrid in San Francisco (3 days in office), no remote option.

Who it's for

Someone energized by challenge and comfortable operating in environments where expectations—and stakes—are high.

07. HR Business Partner II

Instacart

$148K–$187K
Remote (US) | Full-Time
Posted March 31 2026

Why we love it

A strong HRBP role embedded within Engineering—this is where People work gets real. You’re partnering directly with technical leaders on org design, performance, and talent strategy.

A great opportunity to operate in complexity and stay close to the business.

Worth noting

Fast-paced, high-growth, and collaborative culture with strong teams—but employees consistently flag heavy workloads and a high-stress environment.

Who it's for

Someone who enjoys navigating change and doesn’t need everything to be fully defined to do great work.

08. Senior HR Manager, Global Support

Givebutter

$130K–$150K + equity
Remote (US) | Full-Time
Posted March 31 2026

Why we love it

A high-impact global HR role supporting teams across multiple regions—this is real operational People work at scale. Strong mix of HR ops, employee experience, and international exposure.

Mission-driven company with a strong reputation for culture.

Worth noting

Marketed as remote, but requires being based in one of their hub cities—so not fully location-flexible.

Fast-paced, high-growth environment with some startup growing pains.

Who it's for

Someone who cares about the mission but is equally comfortable building structure behind the scenes.

P.S. I launched Culture Calendar this week—a weekly sister newsletter for anyone building thoughtful, engaging workplaces. Read our first issue here and subscribe to get future editions.

Until next time, stay modern.

— Your fellow admin