People Operations Manager (Contract-to-Hire)

STN Digital

3d•$29 - $37•Remote

About The Position

At STN Digital, we help the biggest brands in sports and entertainment win on social. But behind every great client moment is a team that’s dialed, supported, and set up to move fast. That’s where this role comes in. We’re looking for someone who thrives in the details, moves with urgency, and takes pride in being the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. This role is the operational backbone of our People team, executing the workflows that power hiring, onboarding, and day-to-day employee support. If you’re someone who loves being organized, anticipates needs before they’re said out loud, and gets satisfaction from making chaos feel seamless, you’ll fit right in. The People Operations Coordinator keeps the engine running. You’ll own the day-to-day administrative and operational workflows across the employee experience. You are the first line of response for people-related needs, ensuring nothing slips, everything is tracked, and the experience for candidates and employees feels polished and fast. This role is for someone who: Notices when something is off before anyone says it Keeps inboxes, calendars, and systems tight Moves quickly without dropping details Actually enjoys making processes better

Requirements

Highly organized to the point where people comment on it
Fast and accurate
A strong communicator who doesn’t leave people hanging
Resourceful and proactive
Comfortable juggling multiple priorities without spiraling
Naturally detail-oriented (you catch what others miss)
Genuinely interested in People Ops / HR as a career path
1-3 years relevant experience in HR, People Operations or comparable role
Has served as a trusted contact and resource for internal employees and vendors
Experience in a fast-paced environment (agency, startup, or high-growth company preferred)
Strong proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar) and comfort learning new tools quickly
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and follow through without constant oversight
Comfortable working remotely for 40 hours/week with the understanding that working within the sports and entertainment industry will require evening and/or weekend work.
Occasional travel for client meetings, internal meetings or client on-sites required.

Nice To Haves

Have experience in a fast-paced agency or startup environment, preferred
Love optimizing workflows and building systems, preferred
Are lowkey obsessed with inbox zero and clean spreadsheets, preferred
Experience working with HR systems or ATS platforms, preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate interview scheduling across candidates and internal teams
Manage candidate communications with speed and professionalism
Maintain ATS accuracy and ensure clean, organized data
Support the recruiting process from kickoff through offer stage
Own onboarding logistics from offer acceptance through first week
Coordinate new hire setup across systems, teams, and stakeholders
Ensure every new employee has a seamless, high-quality first experience
Support ongoing employee lifecycle touchpoints (reviews, transitions, etc.)
Manage the HR inbox with fast, thoughtful responses
Triage and route requests appropriately (and know when to escalate)
Act as a reliable, go-to resource for employee questions
Be the main liaison for the selected PEO
Be the first to think through potential company risk and/or compliance issues
Maintain employee records, systems, and documentation
Own calendar coordination for People initiatives (trainings, reviews, etc.)
Support vendor coordination and administrative workflows
Keep everything organized, documented, and easy to navigate
Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and ways to streamline workflows
Help build systems that scale as the company grows
Leverage tools, automation, and AI to work smarter and faster
Create and maintain organized & reliable People Operations systems.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO, plus your birthday off
401(k) with company match up to 4%
Medical insurance, with STN covering 70% of the base plan
Dental and vision coverage available
12 weeks of paid parental leave after your first year
Paid sick leave and 9 paid company holidays
Wellness perks, including a complimentary gym membership (24 Hour Fitness or ClassPass)
Paid 1-hour mental health break each week
Apple laptop and iPhone provided for work
Employee Assistance Program for confidential personal and professional support