People Operations Coordinator at Common App

Title: People Operations Coordinator – US Based Remote Opportunity

Location: Arlington VA US

Type: Full-time

Workplace: Fully remote

Job Description:

ABOUT US

Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1000 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App’s free online application.

If you are an experienced People Operations Coordinator professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a People Operations Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The People Operations Coordinator reports to and works in conjunction with the Director People Operations & Compliance to support People Operations initiatives and ensure a supportive, transparent, and consistent employee experience for the Common App employees. This individual will support payroll, benefits administration, new hire orientations, data integrity, recruiting, performance management, employee training, and People Operations compliance activities. Additionally, they will work in tandem with the VP People Operations and other People Operations team members to coordinate other aspects of the employee life-cycle and organizational development, employee engagement, and being a champion of the culture we are building.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

This role requires:

• Candidates must live in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 2-4 years of experience within the HR field with at least 1-2 years of benefits experience.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills with the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail in all regards, and the ability to proofread and edit for grammar, spelling, and punctuation with a high level of accuracy.
• Positive, collaborative, and results-oriented demeanor with the ability to quickly adapt and flex according to business and customer needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service focus, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a diverse, team-oriented environment, as well as appropriately seeking guidance and direction as necessary.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to use discretion regarding sensitive/confidential matters.
• Ability to recognize the root cause of issues and to proactively develop solutions and streamline People Operations processes.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, Google and Adobe applications, applicant tracking systems, HRIS & payroll platforms.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• SHRM-CP or PHR Certification.
• Experience creating and editing HR documentation and presentations; policy and SOP writing.
• Experience using Paycom.
• Visa processing, and managing the implementation process for new software.
• A passion for higher education is a plus.

PAY RANGE

$59,000 – $62,000

Benefits

Common App is a virtual first environment. We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including:

• Work-Life balance
  • Virtual-first office
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Seven company-wide holidays
  • Nine floating holidays*
  • Sick leave
  • Monthly mental health day

*floating holidays prorated depending on start date

• Virtual-first support
  • Choice of PC or MAC laptop
  • May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
  • One-time office set-up stipend
  • Monthly remote work stipend
  • Monthly mobile stipend
• Financial security
  • Market-based salaries
  • Performance-based bonus
  • 403(b) retirement plan
    • 5% company contribution
    • additional 5% company match
    • 3-year vesting schedule
    • Participation may begin immediately
• Health & wellness
  • Choice of two health insurance plans
    • Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
    • Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
  • Company provided life and ad&d insurance
  • Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
  • Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
• Career development
  • Budgeted annual funds for professional development
  • Growth opportunities within the company
• Additional perks
  • Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
  • Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
  • Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
  • Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
  • 1Password family account

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our staff, where people can learn and grow. We strive to provide a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.