People Operations Coordinator

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2h•Remote

About The Position

The People Operations Coordinator will work closely with and directly support the Director of People & Culture, helping bring people programs and day-to-day operations to life as the company continues to grow. This role supports hiring, onboarding, and employee experience across the organization and is essential to keeping people processes running smoothly. The ideal candidate is highly organized, people-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, balancing rapid growth and change with strong attention to detail and genuine care for employees.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or a related field
Experience working in a start-up required
Team-first mindset: Approaches work with humility and flexibility, willing to pitch in wherever the team needs support
Adaptable in a fast-growing environment: Thrives in a startup setting where priorities can shift quickly and learning on the fly is key
Problem solver: Can triage People requests, identify gaps, and suggest solutions in a fast-moving environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized: Can manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and People processes without missing a beat
Discreet and trustworthy: Handles sensitive employee information and People Operations matters with the utmost confidentiality
Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Gusto, ADP)
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS)
Experienced with Google Workspace and communication software such as Slack

Nice To Haves

Experience working within apparel, retail, e-commerce, or DTC brands is strongly preferred
Basic knowledge of employment law a plus

Responsibilities

Support high-volume recruiting efforts across all departments through posting and screening candidates
Coordinate candidate outreach, interviews, manage ATS workflows, and ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience, following up with every candidate on their status
Coordinate onboarding for new hires, including new hire paperwork, IT ticket requests, and first week meet and greets
Support engagement initiatives, internal communications, and culture-building efforts
Help manage team calendar, including employee start/end dates, company holidays, birthdays, and service anniversaries
Maintain and update employee data across People systems (i.e. Payroll and G-Drive)
Assist with updates to People policies as needed
Support with state/tax account registrations, vacation/sick time tracking, and offboarding
Assist with ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Help prepare People documentation, audits, and reporting as needed
Assist with performance review processes, including scheduling, reminders, and tracking completion
Assist with People projects and initiatives that align with People OKRs and company priorities