People & Culture Operations Specialist at Coates Group

Coates Group

Chicago, IL·3d ago

Mid LevelFull-timeGoRustRESTAPIAIGit

Salary Range

$75,000 - $85,000 /year

About the Role

We are looking for a People and Culture Operations Specialist to serve as the operational backbone for the North America People and Culture team. This role manages HR and talent acquisition transactions, data, and systems to ensure smooth employee lifecycle operations across the region.

Key Responsibilities

→Maintain HRIS and ATS data integrity for reliable reporting and workforce insights
→Manage North America headcount and open roles for accurate workforce planning
→Process employee lifecycle transactions including hires, moves, exits, and changes
→Lead operational delivery of new hire and new leader onboarding programs
→Support organized recruiting processes with scheduling and communications
→Execute annual People and Culture programs including performance reviews and compensation cycles
→Maintain current SOPs and HR knowledge bases for consistent policy application
→Track immigration, contractor, and compliance records for risk management
→Partner with Global Brand Team to maintain talent platforms aligned with employer brand
→Serve as backup to HR Advisor as needed

Requirements

✓Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field, or equivalent experience
✓3 to 5 years in HR operations, coordinator, generalist, or TA operations roles
✓Hands-on experience with HRIS and ATS for data entry, reporting, and configuration
✓Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365 skills
✓Experience with collaboration tools like Teams, SharePoint, or Asana
✓Proven success in fast-paced environments with changing priorities
✓Experience processing HR lifecycle transactions from hire through termination
✓Experience supporting annual HR cycles like performance reviews and compensation processes
✓Ability to use HR data and analytics to identify trends and improve processes
✓Track record of simplifying and standardizing HR processes to improve user experience