People Operations Specialist

Ampersand Therapy•Bellevue, WA

16h•Remote

About The Position

Ampersand Therapy is seeking a driven People Operations Specialist to support employee onboarding, compliance, and ongoing HR operations. This is a full-time, salaried position . Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-led education staffing company with a passion for supporting students, school districts, and school professionals. The People Operations Specialist plays a key role in ensuring a smooth and compliant experience for both new hires and current employees. This position is responsible for coordinating onboarding requirements, maintaining employee records and systems, and supporting core HR processes.

Requirements

School-based professional experience required (e.g., teacher, SLP, or related role)
Bachelor’s degree required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Gmail, Sheets) and comfort learning new systems
Strong organizational abilities with excellent time management skills
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, remote environment

Nice To Haves

Prior HR or administrative experience is a plus
Experience with HRIS/HCM systems preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee timekeeping processes and issue resolution
Manage reimbursement and expense processes, including approvals and employee support
Provide employee support triage and respond to operational and HR-related inquiries
Verify professional licenses and track pending and expiring licenses
Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with onboarding and employment requirements
Coordinate onboarding requirements, including district and state-specific requirements (e.g., Faith's Law, district level paperwork, fingerprinting, and drug screenings)
Manage onboarding workflows and ensure timely completion of onboarding steps
Prepare and send offer letters, assignment confirmations, and initial welcome communications
Serve as a point of contact for onboarding updates and employment status changes