People Operations Coordinator

About the role

The People Operations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the Denver office, serving as the front desk presence and supporting onboarding, Talent Acquisition, and broader People team work.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, candidates, vendors, and employees with a professional, confident presence.
• Cook up Day 1 logistics and onboarding readiness for new hires.
• Run new hire onboarding activities and help set the tone from the start.
• Conduct I-9 verifications and support onboarding compliance.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate logistics with the Talent team.
• Coordinate office events, meetings, and workplace experience initiatives.
• Keep the office running: supplies, shared spaces, badge access, and general workplace operations.
• Maintain trackers, onboarding records, and internal documentation.
• Partner with Talent, IT, Security, and People Operations on day-to-day coordination.

Requirements

• 1–3 years in office coordination, hospitality, administrative support, customer service, Talent coordination, onboarding, or a similar operational role.
• Genuine interest in growing a career in HR.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable interacting with employees, candidates, and visitors throughout the day.
• Able to manage competing priorities and stay organized when the day gets busy.
• Quick to pick up new systems and processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft, Slack, and Google Workspace; comfortable learning Jira, Confluence, and Monday.com.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred

• Prior experience supporting onboarding, I-9 verification, or other lifecycle processes.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools, HR platforms, or ticketing systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move about regularly throughout the day, and lift / carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, and phone.

Work Environment

Based in Denver, CO, 5 days a week in-office. The role operates primarily from the front office and interacts with employees, visitors, and candidates throughout the day. Standard hours are Monday–Friday during normal business operations, with flexibility as the work requires.

ITAR Requirement

In compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) or individuals granted asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

EEO Statement

PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.