People Operations Specialist

About the position

We're looking for a People Operations Specialist to join our People Ops team at Kikoff! In this role, you'll help create a positive employee experience that keeps our team running smoothly. From assisting with onboarding to supporting various HR processes, you'll be a key player in maintaining our team's day-to-day operations and fostering a great work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a mind-blowing onboarding program that gets new hires fired up and ready to make their mark from day one.
• Own and iterate on various HR processes, including benefits administration, leave management, and employee record-keeping.
• Partner with managers and new hires to build out 30-60-90 day plans and create a virtuous feedback cycle with our talent team.
• Respond to employee inquiries and assist with basic HR-related questions and requests.
• Collect and organize employee feedback and engagement data to help identify areas for improvement.
• Support additional People Operations processes as needed, such as recruitment administration and HR reporting.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on providing great customer service to employees.
• Basic understanding of HR practices and eagerness to learn more about people operations.
• Ability to think critically and apply first principles thinking to identify when and why certain practices are most effective.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the EQ to initiate and navigate hard conversations.
• A bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in the HR world, with a track record of excelling in performance management and employee development goals.
• An HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) or desire to obtain one within first year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Kikoff covers the full cost of health insurance for the employee!
• Stock Options
• Flexible vacation policy to help you recharge
• US salary range for this full-time position consists of base + equity + benefits