People Operations Coordinator II

Join the Teknova Team and Help Shape the Future of Health

When you join the Teknova team, you’re helping to create the future of health. Our customers are working to discover novel therapies that will help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. We make sure they have a reliable supply of the essential ingredients they need to succeed, and every member of our team plays an important role.

JOB OVERVIEW

The People Operations Coordinator II supports the execution of core People programs with a focus on employee lifecycle operations and total rewards support (Compensation and Benefits). This role is primarily responsible for high-quality execution, coordination, and administrative support, ensuring a seamless associate experience while partnering with the People team to deliver consistent and compliant People practices. This role will work closely with the People Operations team, Compensation & Benefits and broader People team to support processes, maintain data integrity, and assist in key People initiatives.

Our Culture:

At Teknova, our culture is all about creative problem solving, and our default answer is “Yes.” We’re customer-obsessed and go all in for them and each other. We aren’t interested in the status quo—we want to discover what’s possible. We’re bold and built to change. We go above and beyond to develop novel products that help our customers get reliable results, engineer formats that fit their systems, and find ways to ship out their orders one day sooner. Every time we help our customers work more efficiently; we bring them a step closer to that big breakthrough.

Our Values:

We value the unique personality and background of everyone on our team—we want you to be you. By working together and sharing our skills, we find new and better solutions for our customers. The people on our team are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re here to support them.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute day-to-day People Operations processes including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, and employee updates in HRIS (Paylocity)
• Maintain employee data accuracy, documentation, and system integrity across all People systems
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of required People documentation
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for associate questions, providing timely and professional support
• Maintain organized and audit-ready employee files and records
• Ensure compliance with company policies and California employment regulations
• Provide administrative and coordination support for benefits and compensation programs
• Identify bottlenecks and concerns with People processes, workflows, and documentation; participate in solutioning ways to improve processes
• Support compliance activities including training tracking, documentation, and audit preparation which may include generating reports and maintaining People data (headcount, turnover, etc.)
• Support preparation of materials and data for compensation cycles (e.g., merit, promotions)
• Support Open Enrollment logistics, communication coordination, and employee follow-up
• Support benefits processes including enrollments, life event changes, and general associate inquiries
• Support recruiting efforts by creating and maintaining job postings, templates, and process guides
• Participate in People team projects and initiatives as needed

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• PHR or equivalent certification or experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• 2–4 years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or related field
• Exposure to benefits and/or compensation processes (support level, not ownership)
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage data with accuracy
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong customer service mindset with excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

From our scientists to our shipping department, the people who thrive here see beyond reporting lines—they are driven and open to learning something new. If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and customer obsession, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Teknova and help shape the future of health.

Teknova is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other status or characteristic protected by law.