People Operations Coordinator

About the role

The People Operations Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of Render’s People team by ensuring employees have a smooth, organized, and positive experience. This role is responsible for coordinating onboarding programs, managing employee requests, maintaining accurate HR systems and data, and supporting operational logistics across People initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding Coordination and Facilitation
• Coordinate and manage onboarding processes for new hires.
• Partner with Recruiting, IT, Hiring Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
• Schedule onboarding sessions, track participation, and proactively manage the Onboarding Calendar.
• Facilitate onboarding sessions; provide a strong first impression as new hires’ first point of contact with the company.
• Prepare onboarding materials, documentation, and communications for new employees.
• Track onboarding completion and ensure all required tasks and documentation are completed.
• Continuously improve onboarding processes and employee experience.
• Employee Request Triage and Response
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and People Operations requests.
• Triage incoming requests and route issues to the appropriate teams or stakeholders, and escalate as necessary.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to policies, benefits, onboarding, systems access, documentation, and general People Operations support.
• Maintain a high level of responsiveness, professionalism, and confidentiality in employee communications.
• Identify recurring themes or operational gaps, recommend, and support the implementation of process improvements.
• HRIS Data Management
• Maintain accurate employee records and organizational data within the HR systems.
• Process employee lifecycle updates, including hires, promotions, transfers, and departures.
• Support audits and reporting by ensuring data integrity and consistency across systems.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, and IT teams to ensure accurate employee information and system access.
• Aid in documentation, reporting, and People Operations process tracking.
• People Operations Team Logistics
• Support coordination and logistics for People Operations programs, meetings, trainings, and team initiatives.
• Assist with scheduling, documentation, project tracking, and internal communications.
• Maintain People Operations resources, templates, and process documentation.
• Partner cross-functionally to support operational planning and execution for People-related initiatives.
• Help improve operational efficiency by organizing processes, documenting procedures, and managing workflows.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Collaborate with Recruiting, Finance, IT, Workplace, and Leadership teams to support employee operations and initiatives.
• Partner with managers and stakeholders to ensure consistent employee experiences and operational alignment.
• Support the implementation and coordination of People programs and initiatives across the company.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in People Operations, Human Resources, Operations, or administrative coordination, ideally in a start-up environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and internal systems is preferred.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, collaborative, and service-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and proactive individual with a strong desire to support the people side of the business.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with various levels of the organization.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and internal systems is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Excel.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with various levels of the organization.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and internal systems is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Excel.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of paid vacation.
• 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child.
• We will also work with you to create a supportive plan of return.
• Long-term disability, life insurance, and 401K plans.
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage and 99% employer-paid dental and vision coverage for you and a dependent.
• FSAs and HSAs are available as well.
• Monthly lifestyle stipend for wellness, mental health and therapy, hobbies, etc.
• Monthly cell phone and internet subsidy.
• Commuter benefits for Renders in the Bay Area, and home office stipends for remote Renders.
• Continuous learning benefits & related support.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Company

Render is an equal-opportunity employer. We know that employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, product, and community to flourish. We make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional, and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.