Remote Business Operations Associate

We're looking for a Business Operations Associate to cover a parental leave from approximately early/mid July through mid-November 2026. This is a temporary, full-time, fully remote role reporting directly to our CEO. You'll be stepping into an established set of systems and processes where your job is to keep things running smoothly. The ideal candidate is highly organized, independently operational, and comfortable context-switching between finance, HR, compliance, and general administration in a small startup environment. You'll work across four main areas: Finance you can figure things out from documentation and ask good questions when you can't Solution-oriented so that when you encounter a problem, you come with proposed solutions, not just the issue Experience with invoicing and billing workflows (Stripe or similar) Familiarity with payroll and contractor payment platforms (Justworks, Deel, Gusto or similar) Proficiency with Google Workspace and project management tools (Asana or similar) Strong written and verbal communication skills Based in EST Preferred Qualifications Experience at a startup or small company where you've worn multiple hats Familiarity with compliance or security frameworks (SOC 2 / Vanta a plus) Experience with Airtable, Notion, Ramp, or QuickBooks Background in HR coordination or people operations Prior experience in a temp or contract role requiring fast ramp-up This is a temporary full-time engagement (approx. 4-5 months). About Spate Spate is a trend intelligence platform used by top beauty and CPG brands including L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, and Unilever. We analyze billions of consumer signals to identify emerging trends, helping brands make smarter product development and marketing decisions. Founded in 2018 by two ex-Googlers and backed by Y Combinator and Initialized Capital, Spate is a profitable, fast-moving team of ~20 people. Why Spate? Work directly with the founders and leadership team Fully remote with a flexible, results-oriented culture Fast-moving, low-bureaucracy environment where things actually get done Always be on the cutting edge of beauty and consumer trends Spate is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.