People Operations Coordinator
Job Description
People Operations Coordinator supports end-to-end people operations across the employee lifecycle, with an emphasis on HR administration, systems, compliance, and internal communications.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activity across the full employee life cycle
- Support recruiting and onboarding, helping deliver a strong new hire experience
- Conduct new hire orientations and support initial new hire documentation
- Provide entry-level payroll support as needed
- Run new benefits orientations and help colleagues understand benefits
- Collaborate with the benefits team on benefits administration, enrollments, changes, and communications
- Monitor onboarding and offboarding data for accuracy and reporting consistency
- Manage and track leaves of absence and related compliance requirements for multi-state laws
- Maintain colleague records and support data integrity in HRIS systems
- Support development of internal communications for leadership and colleagues
- Maintain and update the People intranet
- Maintain the HRIS system and support updates
- Support creation of HR analytic dashboards to inform people-first decision making
- Respond to employee engagement inquiries and relevant HR policies and procedures
- Assist with development and enforcement of HR policies and procedures
- Support entry-level employee relations and investigations
- Analyze employee lifecycle processes and recommend continuous improvements
- Coordinate and plan HR initiatives including open enrollment, new business onboarding, and employee recognition
- Support administrative tasks related to safety strategies
- Support administrative tasks for virtual colleagues
- Manage the multi-state DMV pull program
- Support timely processing of invoices for vendor partners
- Develop and support an internal job description repository and updates
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 5+ years of related HR or administrative experience, ideally in a fast-paced customer-centric environment
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in administration or human resources
- HR Certification is a plus
- Employee lifecycle experience preferred
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management
- Strong problem-solving and influencing skills
- Comfortable making independent decisions and exercising managerial courage
- Working knowledge of HR practices and procedures
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws in a multi-state environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and HRIS systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and daily demands
- 2+ years of project management skills
- Strong leadership skills, including providing basic guidance to leaders on people practices
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
Technologies
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Teams
- HRIS systems
Travel and Hybrid Work
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Occasional travel and corporate site work as needed
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and document handling
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching in the office environment
- Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 15 pounds occasionally (files, office supplies, or equipment)
- Regular interaction with others in person, virtually, and by phone or email
- Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail in a busy office setting with moderate noise levels
- Work performed in an in-office environment typically during standard business hours, with occasional flexibility based on department needs
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA (hybrid) | Compensation: USD 26 - 28 per hourly