People Operations Coordinator

Summary

Join Common App, a national non-profit organization, as their People Operations Coordinator! In this role, you will support various HR functions, including payroll, benefits, recruiting, and employee relations. You will collaborate with the People Operations team to ensure a positive employee experience. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, 2-4 years of HR experience (including benefits administration), and strong organizational and communication skills. Common App offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a virtual-first work environment. If you are passionate about higher education and want to make a difference, apply today!

Requirements

• Live in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of experience and education
• 2-4 years of experience within the HR field with at least 1-2 years of benefits experience
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills with the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail in all regards, and the ability to proofread and edit for grammar, spelling, and punctuation with a high level of accuracy
• Positive, collaborative, and results-oriented demeanor with the ability to quickly adapt and flex according to business and customer needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service focus, and exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a diverse, team-oriented environment, as well as appropriately seeking guidance and direction as necessary
• Demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to use discretion regarding sensitive/confidential matters
• Ability to recognize the root cause of issues and to proactively develop solutions and streamline People Operations processes
• Proficient in MS Office suite, Google and Adobe applications, applicant tracking systems, HRIS & payroll platforms

Responsibilities

• Support payroll, benefits administration, new hire orientations, data integrity, recruiting, performance management, employee training, and People Operations compliance activities
• Work in tandem with the VP People Operations and other People Operations team members to coordinate other aspects of the employee life-cycle and organizational development, employee engagement, and being a champion of the culture we are building
• Support People Operations initiatives and ensure a supportive, transparent, and consistent employee experience for the Common App employees

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP or PHR Certification
• Experience creating and editing HR documentation and presentations; policy and SOP writing
• Experience using Paycom
• Visa processing, and managing the implementation process for new software
• A passion for higher education is a plus

Benefits

• Work-Life balance
• Virtual-first office
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven company-wide holidays
• Nine floating holidays*
• Sick leave
• Monthly mental health day
• Virtual-first support
• Choice of PC or MAC laptop
• May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
• One-time office set-up stipend
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Market-based salaries
• Performance-based bonus
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 5% company contribution
• Additional 5% company match
• 3-year vesting schedule
• Participation may begin immediately
• Choice of two health insurance plans
• Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
• Company provided life and ad&d insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
• Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
• Budgeted annual funds for professional development
• Growth opportunities within the company
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• Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
• Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
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