People Operations Coordinator

Vericel Corporation • Burlington, MA

1d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient-centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care).

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an People Operations Coordinator to be the heartbeat of our workplace. This is a high-visibility role where you’ll be the face of our office while gaining hands-on experience in People Operations and Talent Acquisition.

Whether you are a recent graduate looking to launch a career in HR or a professional with a few years of experience looking for a more dynamic, people-centric environment, this role offers a front-row seat to how a growing company operates.

Schedule: Onsite Monday through Friday in our new office in Burlington, MA.

Requirements

• 0–3 years of experience in an administrative, coordination, or customer-facing role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains a business professional appearance and demeanor.
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn and grow.
• Interest in developing a career in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or People Operations.
• Comfortable sitting for long time and being independent.
• Ability to be onsite 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Partner with our TA Manager in reviewing resumes, manage job postings, and maintaining our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to keep our pipeline organized.
• Lead the coordination and scheduling of interviews across multiple teams, managing complex calendars and logistics.
• Provide administrative support for HR programs, reporting, and projects.
• Help drive and execute internal programs and employee engagement initiatives that make our office a great place to work.
• Support the HR inbox by ensuring timely responses and proper routing of employee and candidate inquiries.
• Supporting employee lifecycle activities and logistics throughout onboarding, orientation and offboarding.
• Lead front-of-office experience, setting standards for a professional, secure, and welcoming environment.
• Collaborate with safety staff to guide visitors and ensure adherence to security protocols.
• Own and optimize workplace operations, meeting logistics, and employee experience initiatives.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and efficient office environment, including communal areas and digital displays.
• Oversee kitchen inventory, shower room supplies, and wellness room supplies.

Benefits

• Cutting-Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care.
• Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed