People Operations Specialist

TEACHER CREATED MATERIALS•Huntington Beach, CA

2d•$70,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

For nearly 50 years, Teacher Created Materials has made teaching more effective and learning more engaging. We publish PreK–12 instructional programs across all core content areas, along with award-winning educational trade books, professional development resources, and professional learning services. At Teacher Created Materials, we are passionate about creating innovative educational materials that support children wherever learning happens. Our products are created by teachers for teachers and are trusted by educators around the world. We’re looking for a People Operations Specialist who is passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences through operational excellence. Reporting directly to the SVP of Human Resources, you’ll support employees across the U.S., lead HR operations, and help improve the processes that keep our People team running smoothly. In our small HR team, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow into a well-rounded HR professional with broad exposure across People Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1–3 years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, employee services, or HR administration.
Highly proficient with business technology, including Microsoft Excel, AI-powered productivity tools, and presentation software, with the ability to quickly learn new platforms and create polished reports, presentations, dashboards, and employee communications.
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
A customer-service mindset with a genuine passion for helping people.
Strong judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.
A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a desire to continuously improve processes rather than simply maintain them.
Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new areas of Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering employee leave programs such as FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, disability, or paid family leave.
Worked with an HRIS such as Paycom or another Human Capital Management platform.
Experience supporting a multi-state workforce.
Familiarity with California employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
Helped improve HR processes or implemented workflow efficiencies.
Experience creating reports or analyzing HR data.
Hold—or are working toward—a PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted HR resource by providing exceptional support to employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle.
Administer and continuously improve People Operations processes, ensuring they are efficient, accurate, compliant, and employee-focused.
Manage employee leave of absence programs, partnering with employees, managers, and vendors to ensure a seamless experience and compliance with applicable laws.
Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems while ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of employee data.
Partner with the Human Resources team to improve processes, implement new initiatives, and enhance the overall employee experience.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws while supporting audits and HR reporting.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve operational efficiency, and leverage technology to better support employees.
Contribute wherever needed within our small HR team, taking ownership of special projects and helping build a best-in-class People Operations function.