People Operations (HR) Coordinator

Big Happy • Chicago, IL

4d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The People Operations (HR) Coordinator provides hands-on support for recruitment and People/HR functions as the team grows. Reporting directly to the Sr. Manager, People Operations, this role helps keep hiring and the employee experience running smoothly by carrying out day-to-day tasks accurately and consistently. It is suited to an organized, reliable, detail-focused person who takes direction well and wants to build a foundation across recruiting and HR.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher, or a comparable mix of education, experience, and skills.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in HR, recruiting, or People Operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Docs.
• Strong written communication skills, including comfort creating recruiting content for platforms like LinkedIn.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort with repetitive, detail-heavy work and consistently following established processes.
• Discretion and good judgment when handling confidential employee information.
• Highly organized, process-minded, and dependable with follow-through on recurring tasks.
• Genuine interest in supporting people, including candidates and current employees.
• Receptiveness to direction and feedback, with good judgment about when to ask questions or escalate.
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate across the People team and the broader organization.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-moving environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with an ATS or HRIS; Pinpoint is a plus.
• Familiarity with project management tools; Monday.com is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming applications against defined criteria and complete entry-level candidate screenings as directed.
• Schedule interviews among candidates, hiring managers, and panels.
• Draft and post recruitment content, including LinkedIn posts, using guidance from the team.
• Assist with the university recruitment schedule, including logistics and follow-ups.
• Maintain the Applicant Tracking System by updating candidate statuses, scorecards, and records.
• Coordinate new-hire welcome kits.
• Handle first-day and first-week logistics, including equipment requests and account setup tickets.
• Track and update onboarding and offboarding checklists in Monday.com.
• Keep the company org chart current.
• Track completion of required compliance trainings and follow up with employees.
• Maintain filing hygiene for HR and employee documentation.
• Coordinate birthday and work anniversary recognition.
• Support logistics for company events, all-hands, and culture committee initiatives.
• Send reminders and track outstanding people tasks, including performance reviews and employee surveys.
• Take on additional People Operations tasks as assigned and flag process gaps or ideas to the team.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Participation in the Big Happy stock program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Team camaraderie and support, with opportunities to learn from successes and failures and progress in your career.
• An environment where employees can be themselves and be valued for their contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level