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People Operations Coordinator | San Mateo | $65,000–$75,000 Base Equity Benefits
A fast-growing, mission-driven education technology company is seeking a highly organized and people-focused People Operations Coordinator to join its People Talent team on a temp-to-hire basis. This is a unique opportunity to support recruiting coordination, people operations, and office experience within a global organization that is transforming how students navigate higher education. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, warm, proactive, and excited to contribute to a high-growth startup environment while supporting candidates and employees across multiple regions.
What You’ll Do
• Support end-to-end recruiting coordination, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, and interview logistics
• Partner with the People Talent team to ensure a seamless and thoughtful candidate experience
• Assist with onboarding coordination and new hire experience for employees across global teams
• Support day-to-day People Operations tasks including employee requests, documentation, and process improvements
• Help manage office operations at the San Mateo HQ, ensuring a smooth and well-organized in-office experience
• Coordinate internal meetings, events, and employee engagement initiatives
• Maintain accurate tracking systems for recruiting and people operations workflows
• Assist with cross-functional People projects focused on improving internal systems and employee experience
• Communicate clearly and professionally with candidates, employees, and internal stakeholders
• Support continuous process improvements across People Talent functions
What We’re Looking For
• 1 years of experience in People Operations, HR, recruiting coordination, or administrative support
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong organizational skills with excellent follow-through
• Clear, professional communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and service-minded approach
• Comfortable working across in-office and global/remote teams
• Interest in startups, education, and people-focused operations
Role Details
Temp-to-hire, in-office role based in San Mateo HQ
Collaborative People Talent team with global exposure
High-growth startup environment with meaningful ownership and impact
Exposure to recruiting, HR, operations, and employee experience functions
Compensation Benefits
$65,000–$75,000 base salary meaningful equity full benefits
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Salary : $65,000 - $75,000