Gem

People & Office Operations Coordinator

Gem$80K — $93K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1 to 3 years of experience in office operations or HR coordination roles
  • Exercises discretion in handling sensitive employee information
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proactively identifies workflow gaps
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and reprioritize tasks
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with G Suite and quick adaptability to new tools
  • Experience with HRIS; knowledge of BambooHR or ADP preferred
  • A proactive thinker focused on process improvement
  • Effective team player in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Support global employer of record administration and employee data coordination
  • Oversee new hire onboarding logistics and HRIS data entry
  • Maintain accurate and accessible employee records and file systems
  • Audit job descriptions and identify data inconsistencies
  • Provide internal customer service support for employees
  • Assist in planning People team events and employee programming
  • Coordinate scheduling and logistical support for the CEO
  • Manage day-to-day HQ logistics and vendor coordination
  • Monitor and flag workplace regulatory updates
  • Provide administrative support to the recruiting team

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work hours and hybrid work model
  • Employee experience programming and events
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Generous paid time off policy
Full Job Description
We are hiring a People & Office Operations Coordinator to support our New York office. We are a hybrid team with employees across many states and three countries, with an in-office presence at our Nolita/SoHo HQ in New York. The day-to-day experience of our New York office is important to our company culture, and this role keeps that experience running smoothly.

This is a strong opportunity for someone early in their People Operations career who wants to build real skills quickly. Reporting to the Senior Director of People, you will work closely with our People Operations Manager and recruiting team, with exposure to the full range of People team work at a 75-person, fast-moving software company. You will be our primary on-site presence at HQ, keeping the office running day to day. This is a high-volume, execution-focused role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, startup environments and enjoys working with data, systems, and process improvements.

Core Responsibilities

People Operations

  • Support People Operations with global employer of record administration, including employee data coordination and documentation
  • Support new hire onboarding logistics, including HRIS data entry, scheduling coordination, and day-one readiness
  • Maintain People team file systems and employee records for accuracy and accessibility
  • Audit job descriptions and employee data files, flagging gaps and inconsistencies for review
  • Handle employee-facing support (internal customer service)
  • Support People team events and employee experience programming
  • Provide delegated scheduling and calendar coordination support for the CEO as directed by the Senior Director of People, including rescheduling logistics and day-of coordination
  • Support offboarding processes
  • Manage background checks and follow-ups
  • Assist with other internal HR operations and documentation projects as needed
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows and processes


Office Operations

  • Manage day-to-day HQ logistics: mail and packages, common area upkeep, and vendor coordination for cleaning, facilities, and supplies
  • Manage snack and beverage inventory and ordering against budget
  • Provide logistical support for on-site visits, office events, or team events, including team lunches, seasonal gatherings, and ad hoc celebrations
  • Coordinate with building management on maintenance issues and escalations
  • Monitor federal, state, and local employment and workplace regulatory updates; flag changes that may require action; and maintain current postings and required documentation
  • Flag office needs, gaps, and escalations to the Senior Director of People as they arise


Recruiting Support

  • Provide administrative support to the recruiting team, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, and other projects as needed


Required Qualifications

  • 1 to 3 years of experience in office operations, workplace coordination, HR coordination, or a people operations role
  • Exercises discretion and maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information, including compensation, performance, and personal data
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
  • Takes initiative and proactively identifies gaps within their scope
  • Able to manage several workstreams simultaneously and reprioritize when things shift
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with good judgment about how to interact with people at every level of the organization
  • Comfortable with G Suite and quick to learn new tools
  • Experience with an HRIS (BambooHR and/or ADP preferred) and familiarity with an ATS is a plus
  • A proactive thinker who looks for ways to improve and streamline and automate processes
  • A team player who communicates effectively in a fast-moving environment


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience at a startup or fast-moving tech company
  • A genuine interest in office experience and a good eye for what makes a shared space work


Compensation: $80,000 - $93,000 annually plus benefits, options, and perks

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