Business Operations Associate and Event Planner

Summary

Join Attivo Partners, a rapidly growing finance and accounting consulting firm, as a Business Operations Associate & Event Planner. This dual-role position requires seamless internal operations management and impactful company event planning and execution. You will provide administrative and logistical support, coordinate workflows, and lead employee engagement activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Attivo offers a collaborative environment, growth opportunities, mentorship, and flexibility. The role involves operational support, event planning and execution, and collaboration across teams. The position is remote, based in the Pacific Time Zone, with some travel required.

Requirements

• Strong skills in streamlining operations, problem solving, and team building
• Proven experience in managing large-scale events from initiation to completion
• Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and drive implementation of process improvements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Clear and concise communicator. Able to convey ideas efficiently and succinctly
• Able to convey ideas efficiently and succinctly
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiations skills and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to operate with minimal guidance while exhibiting critical thinking
• Ability to juggle multiple projects under tight timeline
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to learn various software platforms
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly in a changing environment
• 3-5 years of experience in operations, administration, or event planning roles
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience, required
• Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced experience in Excel required
• Positive, proactive, and service-oriented mindset
• Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems with minimal direction
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong judgment in prioritizing tasks and delivering value efficiently, aligned with a ‘progress over perfection’ mindset
• Prior experience in a remote or hybrid work environment
• Must be a problem solver, creative thinker, and resourceful, with the ability to think outside the box
• Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact
• Remote – Pacific Time Zone
• Ability to travel at least twice a year for All-Staff Retreats & Regional Meetups

Responsibilities

• Support daily administrative functions for internal operations
• Assist with internal process documentation, project tracking, and workflow improvements
• Act as backup support to Executive Assistants and assist with calendaring, travel, and logistics as needed
• Coordinate technology access logistics for new hires in partnership with People & Talent
• Manage internal tools and platforms used for scheduling, communications, and reporting
• Provide excellent internal customer service to employees and leadership
• Assist in identifying areas for process improvement and propose solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and promote a culture of excellence
• Provide administrative support for ad hoc projects
• Plan, coordinate, and execute company-wide events including (4) annual regional gatherings, US annual retreat, and regional coworking days
• Develop event timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships
• Coordinate logistics such as venues, travel, meals, supplies, communications, and agendas
• Act as on-site or virtual point of contact during events to ensure smooth execution
• Solicit and analyze feedback to continuously improve event experiences
• Maintain Slack channels, Monday boards, and other internal and client collaboration tools
• Facilitate internal meetings, including: All Hands, Water Coolers, Game Nights, Lunch & Learns, Collaboration calls
• Administer reward and recognition programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong tech experience in the following preferred: Monday, Slack, Google Workspace, Dropbox, Lastpass, Rippling, and Bizinta
• Experience managing vendors and budgets preferred
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and self-awareness in interpersonal interactions
• Experience with Monday.com , Bizinta, Rippling - preferred
• Event planning certification (e.g., CMP) is a plus but not required
• Professional curiosity and creativity
• Passionate desire to learn and to support continuous improvement

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% coverage for employees on base plan, 70% coverage for additional family members)
• Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k)
• 3 weeks PTO
• Voluntary Life Insurance & Disability plans
• Work-from-home allowance