People Operations Coordinator

Position Summary

Living Advantage, Inc. (LA Inc.) is seeking an organized, people-focused People Operations Coordinator to coordinate recruitment and onboarding, support employee engagement and staff training, and assist with day-to-day staff and program coordination. This position works with leadership to support a positive, well-organized, and mission-driven workplace serving youth.

Key Responsibilities1. Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Post job openings on Indeed, LinkedIn, USC Work Study, and other appropriate recruiting platforms.
• Review resumes and applications, screen candidates, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Conduct candidate interviews by Zoom or in person, as assigned.
• Communicate with candidates about interview scheduling, next steps, and hiring updates.
• Coordinate recruitment activities from job posting through candidate selection and maintain organized recruitment records.

2. Onboarding and Compliance Documentation

• Prepare new-hire materials and coordinate new-hire orientation, including an overview of workplace policies and procedures.
• Maintain organized employee records and onboarding documentation.
• Track and coordinate required background checks, TB clearances, employment eligibility documentation, certifications, and other required clearances or attestations, as applicable.
• Follow up on outstanding onboarding documents and deadlines and bring unresolved items to the appropriate leadership contact.

3. Employee Engagement and Training

• Coordinate staff training, professional development activities, and training schedules.
• Track performance-review timelines and follow up with staff and supervisors regarding scheduled reviews.
• Support staff communications, employee engagement activities, and initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture.
• Assist with organizing team-building activities and internal events as assigned.

4. Staff and Program Support

• Provide day-to-day coordination and practical support to staff to help program operations run smoothly.
• Help coordinate schedules, meetings, and internal communication as assigned.
• Represent LA Inc. at program meetings, school presentations, and community partnership events as assigned.
• Share staff or program concerns with the appropriate supervisor and refer matters outside this role's responsibilities to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Approximately 2–4 years of experience in recruiting, onboarding, training coordination, employee engagement, program coordination, or a related role preferred.
• Experience posting jobs, screening resumes, coordinating or conducting interviews, and communicating professionally with candidates.
• Strong organizational, communication, follow-through, and time-management skills.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and online recruiting, scheduling, and recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to handle confidential candidate and employee information appropriately.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Nonprofit or youth-serving organization experience is a plus.

Work Environment

• In-person role, with attendance at program sites, school meetings, and community events as assigned.
• Must communicate professionally and follow LA Inc. policies and procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Living Advantage, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person